DanielK

Not sure if I can go to either of the 16/17 parties yet, but a reminder that we're having a little DR gathering on closing night on Sunday the 15th at 7p. Let me know if you want to join us.

I'm interested, +1, and could do 9/14, 10/5, or 10/19.

No group of death, but D, F, and H have slightly harder paths to the next round than others.

G is a waste.

Citeh got a cupcake draw.

On 8/23/2019 at 1:01 PM, zgast said:

I use to think I traveled a lot for work until I saw this exchange....

Ditto. My best (worst?) year was just under 150 nights, but that was 20+ years ago. I'm Marriott Lifetime Platinum now, but I haven't traveled significantly in a long time.

1 hour ago, ktmoomau said:

I can't make that one, so I hope it sells out super quickly and you add another

I have a reservation for the last night (Sep 15) at 7p - if you or any other DR folks would like to join, send me a PM.

33 minutes ago, Ericandblueboy said:

Man City, and De Bruyne specifically, looked awesome, except they didn't win.  Notwithstanding the result, I think Man City is a much better team than the Spurs and there's still a gap btwn those 2 teams (except Spurs somehow find a way to draw/win head to head).

But, to your point the other day, that gap is narrower than last season. MC was clearly more composed on the ball,  and had 10 shots on goal to Spurs 2. But possession was only 55-45, and passing was about the same gap. Spurs were without Dele and Son, and a point on the road against MC was more than anyone expected. Broke MCs 15 game EPL win streak.

I cannot bring myself to root for Chelsea, but I hope that Pulisic has an outstanding season.

With league games last weekend and this weekend, will this just be a contest to see which team's bench is better?

I can't remember where I saw the quote now, but one of the footie analysts was asked who could legitimately win the EPL crown this season.

His answer: "Man City, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Man City's B team".

Obligatory COYS post.

2 hours ago, deangold said:

Sometimes a literal translation is more confusing than a help to knowing what the dish is.  

Fu Qi Fei Pian (Sichuan Sliced Beef in Chili Sauce, 夫妻肺片) - translates as "husband and wife lung slices".

21 hours ago, DonRocks said:

If he still had the afro, he'd be able to get that last inch for the jam.

16 hours ago, deangold said:

JDS is a rustrating place. I went by myself one time and was raving. So much so we gathered together a group and had a very uneven meal. The XLB were forgettable but some of the cold plates were quite good.

... 

Would love to go with 4 or more so a wide variety of small plates can be sampled.

We have the same issue. If we're up that way, we'll go, but the inconsistency means we don't have it in our regular rotation.

This is where Fu Shing used to be, right?

I mean that he isn't visible publicly these days. He will always be a Philly hero, but he's just not part of the conversation these days.

3 hours ago, curiouskitkatt said:

Philly Eats currently only available for IOS devices.

Idiots.

3 hours ago, deangold said:

Don't know what the bidding will be like or the condition of the equipment, but $900 current bid for a shoot ton of equipment seems like a steal. 

Less than 2 hours left. Up to $2k. They just added wine inventory as well.

Just keep scrolling through - it makes the text pop up.

Want your own piece of Ray's? Click me.

Dr. J WAS Philly.

Yeah, I got the notice the other day. At $21/month, if you see two movies a month, you save money. The annoying part is pushing you to the app (with the surcharge) - if you claim tickets at the theater, you can only get day-of tickets.

13 hours ago, DonRocks said:

Are you sure you love Pupatella, or do you love Enzo Algarme? I fear that, for me, it's the latter - we'll find out soon enough.

I remember in the early days, the store wasn't open if Enzo wasn't at the oven. That's long since changed, so I'm hoping that he has his process established enough to train others to replicate his pies.

Right around the corner from my new office - will have to check out the lunch buffet.

1 hour ago, deangold said:

Dude, when you first came in with the kids, you could out eat both of them!  I remember the first time Zach polished off half of your entree.  Wee I think I remember.  In an y case,it is an official Dino memory whether it happened or not.  

Didn't you have a "pay $1/year" for a family-style meal at one point for kids? I think Zack put a hurt on you once for that.

3 hours ago, deangold said:

It's always been my experience that we rarely have to worry about the kids. The dads, on the other hand...

Dean, I told you to stop calling me out in public settings.