Jeff Heineman

13 hours ago, DonRocks said:

I purchased another loaf of White Bread ($5.95), and can urge people wholeheartedly to buy their daily bread here.

People who spend $5.95 on a loaf of "daily white bread" most certainly do not have three kids in elementary and middle school

On 12/30/2019 at 6:48 AM, DonRocks said:

Can anyone give me any culinary reason to try it

I second what Dean said. 

I started to eat the worst sausage I have ever put in my mouth at the Columbia location. It reminded me why I have said many times that, just because someone knows how to smoke meat it does not mean they know how to make sausage. The skill-sets have nothing in common, yet more often than not the barbecue places that say they make their own sausage almost always disappoint. (I'm looking at you, Monk's BBQ).

Seems to be the same price (or actually cheaper!) as the noodles and meat at Sfoglina https://sfoglinapasta.com/all-day-menu.

Why can't we let Asian places make money too?

I would second Cuban Corner. My sandwiches have always been good there and I just like going there, it is a comfortable place for me.  I enjoy a lot of their dishes.

Prague is nice

FWIW, I had a Very excellent meal at the Williamsburg outpost a few weeks ago. I was a touch leery that the quality would be that good in a place known for peanut soup and sub par barbecue, like the 'burg, but everything was really well done.

Go Tribe!

Used to be the BonChon in Annandale was money, but I last time I went it was Chi MC or something. Rockville definitely seems to have is=ts good and great days, but I like them usually. Ellicott City is always good and was a deal when you could bring your own beer because they didn't have a license. But those days are gone since they sell beer now. Germantown does a very good consistent job, thankfully nothing in common with that awful Frederick site. 5th Ave in NYC rocks (And BOKA  on St Mark's Place is a great substitute.

Having been to many of the Bon Chons,  very regularly, The Frederick location was terrible. The people who worked there gave very nice , friendly  and efficient service, but the wings themselves always had me wondering how they were allowed to maintain themselves as a part of the franchise. 

Was jonesing for Korean so I loaded up the kids and we went to Tosokchon for a late Sunday Lunch. We all thought is was Fantastic.

Seafood Pancake was top notch and not too greasy. I didn't get the dumplings since I hesitated and the kids killed them. Bibimbap was pretty standard the noo roong ji crispy rice element was well developed in it, the Soondae Guk was a wonderful broth and the requisite blood sausage and other offal bits in it were worth the gout flare up potential. The Noodle Soup with Clams was a delicious soup with wellmade, chewy noodles and way too many clams for the price. The star of the meal was the Gamja Tang. The soup was so well developed; spicy, sweet, robust with julienne vegetables and an abundance of beautifully cooked pork, a few carrots and a chunk of potato. So good, I really am looking forward to being a little under the weather and letting this stew cure me sometime this winter. 

There was some banchan, kimchi was delightful. My wife didn't quite understand the toasted rice water/tea they served us throughout but we all grew to find it quite refreshing.  2beers, 2 apps 4 entrees  $71 before tip. 

I may go back for Gamja Tang tomorrow

I think "drastically better" is an overstatement.

The things they do directly come into the county early and at a good price sometimes, but they often drop the ball on reordering and not running out between their shipments the DLC receives. The Private guys do a generally better job, but I run across more and more wines and beers that are simply never available in the county, despite being in Maryland. The vendors tell me the hassle and general pain in the ass, means they never get listed in the county. For instance, if a vendors has 10 six packs of a wine or 5 sixtels of a beer for the whole state of Maryland they can easily just sell it open state and be done with it. And there are plenty of vendors that choose not to offer wines here. 

just a quick note to mention that Grapeseed is going to be moving a ton of our wines starting next week. i find the spawling nature of the list currently very annoying and the rule of 80% of our wine sales being made up of 20% of our wines  is more apparent than ever. I want to change to a list that is tighter and better curated.

Basically, I will have a list (Posted here I hope) of the wines and their marked down  (at least 50% off, maybe 75% for some) price while they last.

These are wines that are

A.) left over inventory from when they were by the glass (lots),

B.) wines that I thought would move better than they did (some),

or C.) wines they I loved that are a bit too unknown to sell (Awesome, kick ass Tannat from Uruguay, for example).

Oh, and the tasting menu is American Italian stuff this week. And I can be arm twisted to lower some bottles $ starting tonight btw, If you don't reserve I run out

I do a Tasting menu of four or five courses every Friday and Saturday right here at Grapeseed, usually 40 or 45 bucks. Plus you could sit at the kitchen counter and see your menu being prepared, if that would add to it.

Jeff

eta - I put the menu on our facebook page as soon as I write it, sometimes get an email out, And not too often on the website (i am working on that).

This week is red sauce Italian (without any red sauce actually)

FWIW - This weekend both Friday and Saturday. Please let me know when you reserve so I don't run out like last week.

Weekend Specials

September 23rd and 24th

Vic’s Peruvian Favorites

(There is no better way to Celebrate Christine being out of town)
 

Tiradito of Halibut and Local Peppers, Lime

Fresh and Grilled Tuna Causas, Rocoto Crema

Lomo Saltado, Rice, Chiles

Fresh Picarones, Chancaca Syrup

$40 per person

$20 Drink Pairings

All Items will be available A la Carte as well (limited quantities)

On 9/18/2016 at 10:30 PM, Choirgirl21 said:

What days is this available? Friday and Sat? You're not open on Sunday, right?

I am doing the special menus on both Fridays and Saturdays for the time being. Reservations and mentioning ones desires (food only , please) would relly help me with ordering.

Not open Sundays, sorry.

Peruvian dishes this weekend, beef heart wil be an option, not mandatory.

FWIW We haven't had Weekend specials for three weeks. Well it's back

This week we celebrate the Bounty of the Chesapeake

with four dishes all featuring Blue Crab from our local Maryland waters

Claw Meat Salad, Engelmann Farms Chiles, Local Peach

Mini Jumbo Lump Cakes, Local Corn, Champagne Butter

Jumbo Lump, Orecchiette Pasta, Lemon, Chile and Mint

Crab Imperial, Jumbo Shrimp, Prosciutto

$45 per person

$20 Beverage Pairings will be available

All Items will be available A la Carte as well (limited quantities)

Call 301-986-9592 for reservations, please

On 8/29/2016 at 11:19 AM, Jeff Heineman said:

We ae openand running the same Free BBQ Ribs special as last week...with more added
Buy one Beer or wine and get a 1/2 Rack of Ribs or a Pulled Pork Sandwich. Tuesday through Thursday,

and then a ton of BBQ on Special Friday & Saturday for Labor Day Weekend

Come in and Eat Smoked Stuff

We will be closed tonight to have service done on our water heater. But not to worry, We will reopen Tuesday and be running the same Free BBQ Ribs special as last week...
Buy one Beer get a 1/2 Rack of Ribs. Tuesday through Thursday, and then a ton of BBQ on Special Friday & Saturday for Labor Day Weekend

Come in and Eat Smoked Stuff

This week's Friday Night Dinner features great seafood just in time for Lent!

Friday June 10th
Summertime at the Shore

PEI Mussels, White Wine, Cioppino Broth

Grilled Shrimp, Lime Vinaigrette, Jicama

Cornmeal Fried Oysters, Bacon Beurre Blanc

Maine Lobster-Couscous Risotto, 
Calamansi, Ramps

$40 per person
Drink Pairings will be available for $20

Please call 301-986-9592 to reserve and mention this menu

We are Still doing Tasting Menus every Friday. They are very casual, everyone at the table doesn't have to do it, and quite affordable for what you get, I think.

This week I was in Chicago on Sunday so the menu is inspired by a few classics. Everything is also available A la Carte,

Hope to see you Friday.

Chicago Street Food Party

Friday May 27, 2016

"I think of [street food] as the antidote to fast food; it's the clear alternative to the king, the clown and the colonel. It's faster, and chances are it's healthier than something at a traditional fast food restaurant. I would much rather give my money to a neighbor or an individual than to a gigantic corporation that owns half the world. Maybe it's naïve of me, but I prefer food made by an identifiable human that's actually cooking." -Anthony Bourdain

Morelia-style Gaspacho

Inspired by the Mejia Brothers, Rogers Park

Smoked Shrimp, Fried Tomato, Prosciutto

Inspired by Calumet Fisheries, E 95th Street South Side

Fresh Chicken Al Pastor Quesadilla

Inspired by Rubi’s Tacos, Maxwell Street Market

Grilled Sausage Italian Beef

Inspired By Johnnie’s, Elmwood Park

$10 Each        $30 for all 4

No Sharing or Split Plates Please

We have a Private event Friday, so the Friday menu will be on Saturday. 

I am doing a menu from St Louis. Good story, I can explain when you are here.

Friday Night Dinners at Grapeseed 
This week we move to Saturday 
and feature a special menu from St Louis!!! 
Reserve anytime  between 6-9 for Saturday. Please mention this menu when reserving

Course 1
house smoked trout cake • mixed slaw • spicy remoulade

Course 2
turkey leg nachos
braised in house “firecracker” sauce • crispy sweet potato chips • grape tomatoes • red oinion • roasted red pepper • buttermilk dressing cmixed herbs

Course 3
wild caught spice rubbed Head on Texas gulf shrimp & cheddar grits
granny smith apple • pepper pesto

Course 4
pan seared wild caught Alaskan halibut
charred spring onion & EVOO smashed Yukon gold potatoes
braised kale • mustard-lemon-caper pan sauce

$45  for Food
Drink pairings will be $20
 

Thank you for the kind words, Don.

This Friday it is Italy. Fresh. Springtimey. All Italian Wines. ( I think Passover starts Friday, so I will be ready to swap out for the Mussels as needed)

Friday Night Dinners at Grapeseed - Italy
Friday April 22nd. 
Reserve anytime  between 6-9. Please mention this menu when reserving

Course 1
Mussels stuffed with Rice and Pine Nuts, Roman Tomato Salad
Wine -  Bisci Verdicchio Matelica

Course 2
Gnocchi, English Peas, Parmagiano
Wine - Italo Cescon PInot Grigio

Course 3
Lamb Lasagne Bolognese
Wine -  Zeni Valpolicella Ripasso

Course 4
Rib Eye "Bistecca Fiorentino" Style, Roast Potatoes
Wine -  Il Fauno di Arcanum

$45  for Food
$20  3-ounce Taste of each wine
 

I have been asked to post these menus earlier in the week. So here you go:

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