MelGold Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Is anyone going to the March of Dimes Signature Chef Auction tonight at the Renaissance Hotel downtown? If so, stop by & say hello! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfish Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Is anyone going to the March of Dimes Signature Chef Auction tonight at the Renaissance Hotel downtown? If so, stop by & say hello! notti bianche will also have a table. please stop by both chef and i will be attending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilrus Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 (edited) (ustreetguy @ Nov 16 2005, 12:08 PM)I'm being taken out to La Ferme in Chevy Chase tonight for work. Does anyone have any experience with this place or have any recommendations? The reviews in the WP and Washingtonian seem a little outdated. You'll likely be the youngest person in the room... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You beat me to it - I was going to say that I hear the clientele is a little outdated, too. Edited November 16, 2005 by bilrus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 More info on this please? Cost/time, etc. Danny what is your crew serving up? I just ticked off the person I was supposed to have dinner with tonight so I might be planless. Is anyone going to the March of Dimes Signature Chef Auction tonight at the Renaissance Hotel downtown? If so, stop by & say hello! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfish Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 More info on this please? Cost/time, etc. Danny what is your crew serving up? I just ticked off the person I was supposed to have dinner with tonight so I might be planless. link to event info notti will be serving Butternut Squash Soup, with goat cheese raviollini, gala apples and crushed armeretti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ustreetguy Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 (edited) You'll likely be the youngest person in the room... You beat me to it - I was going to say that I hear the clientele is a little outdated, too. That's what I was afraid of. At least I think we have a private room and it will be a fairly large sized party of co-workers. Edited November 16, 2005 by ustreetguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 "Dino," she says, trying it on for size. Again "Dino" she thinks. Her friend agrees and a tentative meeting plan is made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 We went to the concert at the Shrine last night. Just when people start understanding that they must turn off their cell phones at such an event, we are faced with crying babies. What moron would bring an infant to listen to an orchestra and chorus perform Beethoven's Ninth? Why, there were TWO of them. Execution is too good for some people. Lord, I'm crabby today. There is a review of this concert in today's WaPo, the top of page C9 ('Nostra Aetate' Celebration). It isn't on line, so I can't link it. When we left, Craig said it was worth every penny we paid for it (it was free). My comment was that it reminded me of Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound." Phil Spector and Beethoven in the same sentence--go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 There is a review of this concert in today's WaPo, the top of page C9 ('Nostra Aetate' Celebration). It isn't on line, so I can't link it. When we left, Craig said it was worth every penny we paid for it (it was free). My comment was that it reminded me of Phil Spector's "Wall of Sound." Phil Spector and Beethoven in the same sentence--go figure. I don't know, I think it's a pretty apt comparison for certain performances of the Ninth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Yes, let's see how they handle the hordes of conventioners from the hotels in Woodley Park. The annual convention of my particular profession (the American Political Science Association) is held at the Marriott and Omni every few years. I hate to generalize about my colleagues, but many of them are frankly cheap and rude. And they are anything but hip. Can Open City avoid becoming a "convention restaurant?" I hope so. (I firmly believe that the restaurants in Woodley Park are generally not very good because of the convention business. Conventioners are generally looking for a quick lunch rather than a good lunch. Thus, the restaurants in Woodley can get away with charging a fortune for mediocre food because they have a captive audience. Just my theory.) Sister in town this weekend for either ALA or African Studies (I can't remember which it is) at the Marriott. Need to find a place to eat dinner with her, her 2 year old son, and my mother, the nun. Should I start drinking now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Sister in town this weekend for either ALA or African Studies (I can't remember which it is) at the Marriott. Need to find a place to eat dinner with her, her 2 year old son, and my mother, the nun. Should I start drinking now? 2 Amy's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 There is a review of this concert in today's WaPo, the top of page C9 ('Nostra Aetate' Celebration). It isn't on line, so I can't link it. It is here. Scroll down to the 2nd review.... Ouch! Haven't seen such a harsh review since maybe Tom S. reviewed Leopold's Kafe [lame attempt to keep this post food-related] although it seems to be more a criticism of the space and acoustics than the performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 It is here. Scroll down to the 2nd review.... Ouch! Haven't seen such a harsh review since maybe Tom S. reviewed Leopold's Kafe [lame attempt to keep this post food-related] although it seems to be more a criticism of the space and acoustics than the performance. Thanks for the link (and the food reference). If you read between the lines, you will see that it was impossible to critique either the orchestra or the singers--the accoustics were that bad. I wonder if the BSO knew something the others didn't. The Shrine is many things; a concert hall it most definitely is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 John Harvards for a couple of pints in about 30 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camille-Beau Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 So ustreetguydc, how was La Ferme? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 Kotobuki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 (edited) I feel like drinking cafe ole out of a yellow bowl (no paws). Edited November 18, 2005 by Meaghan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ustreetguy Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 So ustreetguydc, how was La Ferme? Well ... let's just say there's a reason I haven't posted anything about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Well ... let's just say there's a reason I haven't posted anything about it. I'm sorry. But, know how you feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Fixing my @#$%^$%$@#@^^#@ leaking dishwasher. Granted the leak was probably becuase I installed it. Just as I was about to touch the screwdriver to the powercord I realized that I had NOT flipped the fuse. Whew, now off to the hardware store... This is food related, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banco Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Sonoma for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 (edited) Lucky. I'll be eating leftovers. Again. Sonoma for lunch. Edited November 18, 2005 by JLK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Dishwasher repairs were a success! Going to be at Eve in the Tasting Room. JG, you going to be at the bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 . This is better for that addiction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 (edited) Not that I needed another distraction at work...damn it, sudoku online???? Heading somewhere in the Gallery Place/Penn Quarter for a drink. A hot drink would be nice to warm me up. <friend just noted that she has a $20 card of some sort for Oya so that's where we'll be!> Edited November 18, 2005 by JLK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm chen Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Half-price bottles of wine for happy hour at Rosemary's Thyme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC in DC Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Going to some kind of function tonight at nightclub--Home at F and 9th? Never heard of this place, but of course, that doesn't mean anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Hmm...it was 2001 when I went to Home. It was hood-y the night I went, but if you're going to a function, I'm sure it'll be fine. Our destination was changed to Matchbox. MINI-BURGERS!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I'm feeling under the weather and have a serious case of writer's block. How do you spell relief? K-R-U-G -------------------------- Circle of Friends -- an original poem written in Russian by DonRocks Krug - moi drug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 (edited) Whew... Edited November 21, 2005 by mdt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Whew... Did you make all of these? Do tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Whew... An "on a whim" sausage party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Did you make all of these? Do tell. No time for details, but cjsadler, crescentfresh, and I were playing butcher today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 No time for details, but cjsadler, crescentfresh, and I were playing butcher today. Yep. We went to "That Sausage Place In Del Ray." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackadaisi Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 (edited) I will echo JG's comment on the mystery of ordering a burger at Palena when there are so many other tempting things on the menu.Have you not had the Palena burger? It is unlike any other. In fact, I will probably get one tonight. Edited November 22, 2005 by lackadaisi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Have you not had the Palena burger? It is unlike any other. In fact, I will probably get one tonight. I have had them several times. While it is a good burger, the other items on the menu are usuallytoo good to pass up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I'm still working... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotteeM Posted November 25, 2005 Share Posted November 25, 2005 Maestro!!! Table for 2 at 6!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Hey, there's a pretty interesting Burgundy tasting at the Balducci's in McLean this evening, 6-8. Anyone else going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Happy Hour This Evening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brr Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Maestro!!! Table for 2 at 6!!! so how was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotteeM Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Maestro!!! Table for 2 at 6!!! so how was it? Sorry!!! Been working overtime and have only gotten halfway through my writeup! I'll get it posted this weekend--promise! It was the best meal I've ever had, and will live in my memory forever. (I wanted to put more throbbing heart emoticons here, but the board won't let me.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Stopping into Palena tonight for a quick bite before yet another meeting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 FridayFRIdayFRIDAY!!! Monster Truck Raceway JAM!!! Well, not exactly. But a pre-sale tasting of Wild Grape's finest at Vienna Vintner, 233 Maple Ave East in lovely Vienna. I think it's 6-9PM, but I'll double-check. Please come. Please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principia Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 What, you think they just unzip the cow and snap off 52 neatly trimmed steaks? You won't be far off if the cloned-meat industry ever comes to fruition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Just checked. We roll at 1730 Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaDC Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Was thinking about stopping by Dino, but with all the recent publicity, I'm worried I won't be able to get a seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Remembering a friend for life 25 years after he was taken from us all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Am I correct in thinking that the original charity was a cancer thing, rather than an education thing? Not that it would have made any difference to us grateful diners. Your memory is accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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