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  1. Jeff Heineman
    If anyone is out and about and comes across a server, who is at least partly on point, and you get the feeling that they might be ready for a change...please tell them Grapeseed in Bethesda could use a good person. Or if you know someone in your neighborhood. Even if they seem disgruntled where they are (but not overly disgruntled, I don't need anyone's head case) (a little gruntled is good), that's fine They can email us at info@grapeseedbistro.com Jeff
  2. Jeff Heineman
    We have both Icelandic Cod and Norwegian Salmon around, ready to to sub for women of the right age.
  3. Jeff Heineman
    I would think that part of the solution requires a bit of common sense for both restaurateurs/retailers and consumers. For we sellers if our trusted vendor of something like whole red snapper is quoting us $12.95 a pound and another vendor offers us $9.95 for fillets, what do you think is happening? Wholesale markets are pretty consistent across vendors and they know what each other are charging. Sure there are people who can make special purchases here and there, but by and large, a wholesale piece of fish should be priced in a pretty tight range across the board. If a price being quoted to you is crazy cheap, you can pretty easily figure out the yield for the species and figure out if the fillets can even be produced for the price. Here's your sign. For the consumer, if the restaurant down the street sells Fresh American Red Snapper for $18.95 for a 10-ounce chunk with two vegetables, salad and tea, versus a restaurant that you trust, selling it for 27 bucks for just the entree, this should be a clue that something is up. I feel pretty sure that the restaurateurs and chefs who post on this site are, for the most part, the up front ones (just judging by the names you can see below their posts), and I am pretty sure many get a little peeved when the unscrupulous guys down the street offer frozen fish as fresh, and wet scallops as dry, that make their prices seem high, when they are priced properly for what they are selling.
  4. Jeff Heineman
    definitely the fish
  5. Jeff Heineman
    We will be dealin for the last time in 2012. The Merry Christmas edition will feature Breakfast for dinner stuff, which has nothing to do with the holidays but, it's the theme. As usual if you mention DR.com when you make the reservation it will be $30 instead of $55. Paired wines will be 1/2 price , too. Amuse Bouche (lobster scrambled eggs, yum) Buckwheat Crepes, Smoked Salmon, Caviar Oat Crusted Golden Tile, Spiced Fruit Mostarda Buttermilk Biscuit, Duck Confit Hash, Quail Egg Cereal Ice Cream, Milk Cookies
  6. Jeff Heineman
    I am not an expert, but I am sure one exists here. I don't know who, but it seems using the terms "wit" and "wit out" must be offensive, to someone. Kind of like using Ebonics on a soul food menu. Before anyone goes crazy, this is more of a question than a statement.
  7. Jeff Heineman
    Here's your good deal for the week: A (S)Mashing Good Tasting Menu An Amuse Bouche of something Smashed Herb Crusted Norwegian Cod, Cauliflower-Horseradish Mash Crispy Smashed Yucca, Florida Red Shrimp, Chorizo Oil Pepper Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Robuchon Potatoes, Crisp Shallots Caramelized Smashed Banana Tart, Peanut Butter, Nilla Wafer As usual it'll be $30 upon mentioning your DR.com affiliation. Our wine pairings will be 1/2 price as well. Please do mention your DonRockwellness when reserving, it helps us to order properly. BTW- thanks for all the kind words of late. It makes me happy top do this stuff and have it be appreciated. It is always fun to do, it wouldn't be so fun to prep up and have no one buy it. Also, Groupon doesn't get 50% anymore (unless you are a complete rube) Google being in the Daily Deals marketplace has really made the deals much better for merchants. I guess because google doesn't really need my little bit of money, but they love the exposure/impressions. They still take too much, but traffic is always nice.
  8. Jeff Heineman
    my gout just flared up from looking at this photo
  9. Jeff Heineman
    yep, usual $30 deal. You can have it alone at the bar, I would recommend making a reservation since we order for these menus based mostly upon resos, I wouldn't want to run out, it happens, ask Don. here's the menu: Amuse Sword Paillard Picatta, Orzo, Grapefruit Pork Schnitzel, Bacon, Marinated Tomato, Maple Beurre Blanc Beef Milanese, Mushroom Duxelles, Foie Gras Sauce Pineapple scalopini, ginger –rum sauce, key lime ice cream Wine pairings are 1/2 price too. Please make resos. 301.986.9592
  10. Jeff Heineman
    OK, fine. to be eligible for any DR.com specials during the month of December you must be wearing a truly obnoxious Christmas sweater. You all should be able to spot yourselves readily.
  11. Jeff Heineman
    After a break for last weeks Flying Dog Dinner (Thanks for the kind words Choirgirl) our DonRockwell Discount on the tasting menu can continue this weekend. As before it's $30 (please mention DR.com when reserving) for everyone on this site. Paired wines 1/2 price as well. 'Tis the season for cold weather foods so: Amuse Bouche Duck Confit Bruschetta, Pistachio, Beet Norwegian Salmon Confit, Brandade Cake, Wild Mushrooms Roast Pork, Cassoulet, Garlic confit Very Vanilla Ice Cream, Apple Confit, Almond Croquant Good, satisfying, yum 301.986.9592 for resos
  12. Jeff Heineman
    Do name names, please. On some weeks I'd be happy to launder a little of someone's money
  13. Jeff Heineman
    For those of you who plan to be sick of most of your family by Friday, we still have openings for you to bring out the ones you like.
  14. Jeff Heineman
    In keeping with my tradition of always having a DR.com special...mention that you are a DR.com member and the $59 price is all inclusive for you. So, bring the folks that you like from Thanksgiving, come out and have a good meal with good beer, then go back to the folks that you'd rather avoid, and eat leftovers on Saturday.
  15. Jeff Heineman
    we are still doing the deal this week So this menu is $30 for you if you mention DR.com. Friday and Saturday Amuse Bouche Squid, chorizo, peppers, zucchini, basil oil, smoked paprika Grilled Shrimp, Cauliflower Polenta, Roasted Tomatoes Pompano, Caramel, Black Pepper, Carrot, Jasmine Rice Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream, Fudge Cookies, Graham Cracker Sauce I am excited about these dishes. lots of flavor
  16. Jeff Heineman
    FWIW I worked at Wendy's when I was 16, I once found a wig in a locker. Wendy is NOT a true red head. In case that skews your opinion.
  17. Jeff Heineman
    On the Friday Night after Thanksgiving we will be hosting a special Dinner with Our food and Flying Dog's Beer. It will start with Hors D'oeuvres at 6:30 and dinner will start around 7. I will go talk about the foods and why I paired what with what, and Kathleen Naughton from the Brewery will talk about the Beers. The Cost is $59. Please call 301-986-9592 for reservations. menu: Blue Crab Hors D’oeuvres Underdog Atlantic Lager, 4.7% abv Sunchoke Soup, Roasted Apple, Duck Confit K9 Winter Ale, 7.4% abv Pan Roasted Icelandic Cod, Crispy Brandade, Oyster Mushrooms, Porcini Cream Pearl Necklace Oyster Stout, 5.5% abv Grilled then Braised Duroc Pork Shoulder, Paparadelle, Cipolini Onions, Apricots Wildeman Farmhouse IPA, 7.5% abv Nutella Brownie, Hazelnut Semifreddo, Toasted Meringue Gonzo Imperial Porter, 9.2 % abv It will be fun, that's how beer works
  18. Jeff Heineman
    Yes we will be dealin again this week, I will post the menu tomorrow. For Tonight, Veteran's day...all vets and any military folks get a FREE BEER with dinner. I know a lot of Military types and they like beer
  19. Jeff Heineman
    Thanks for all the kind words. I am glad to be able to offer an actual benefit the the DR.com community and it has been fun meeting the members who come in. We will do the $30 deal again this week and then take a break ( we are doing a Blockbuster wine dinner in the wine room next Friday pouring Dagueneau Silex, Ferraton Le Meal, multiple vintages of Opus and others. PM me if you are interested) And no deal thanksgiving weekend. So if you are a prudent shopper now is the time. Friday and Saturday nights: usually $55 mention DR.com and get it for $30. There will be wine pairings, you get them for half price as well Comforting Goodness Amuse Bouche Sautéed Shrimp, Stone Ground Grits, Tasso Gravy Fried Quail, Buttermilk Biscuit, Cream Gravy Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Mustard Demi Tahitian Vanilla Ice Cream, Fudge Brownie, Chocolate Sauce Call for resos 301-986-9592
  20. Jeff Heineman
    Ellicott City Has been open a little while, they do not have a liquor license yet, but they happily allow BYO
  21. Jeff Heineman
    Mostly Gochujang, I love that stuff. Our best horse dancing food runner is out of town for a wedding, so we ran this on the wrong week, unfortunately. (that is the honest truth , by the way)
  22. Jeff Heineman
    we are running the special again this week. normally $55 mention dr.com and it will be $30. (If anyone wants to mention dr.com and still pay $55, I will put 25 bucks toward paying our overpriced web designer for a new website) Friday and Saturday only. wine 1/2 price too. Totally Nuts Amuse Bouche Provençal Chickpea Soup, Roasted Tomatoes, Ground Pistachio Nantucket Bay Scallops, Mango Beurre Blanc, Cashew Salsa Gangnam Style Short Rib, Miso Roast Butternut, BBQ Japanese Eggplant Concord Grape Ice Cream, Peanut Cookies Reservations are 301.986.9592 - You must mention the DonRockwell special to get the $30 price, and also the 1/2-price wine!
  23. Jeff Heineman
    We are in the process of updating the site. These things don't reprogram ( or whatever it's called) themselves last time I checked. Sorry.
  24. Jeff Heineman
    Grapeseed opens at 5 as per usual. Special Post Sandy menu in place, and 1/2 price wines by the bottle.
  25. Jeff Heineman
    Grapeseed will be closed tonight. Please come by Tuesday to make my drive in worthwhile.
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