FunnyJohn
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I note that the Post erroneously asserts that "The public will decide the winners in three award categories, including Chef of the Year." The Chef of the Year is not one of the categories open to voting by regular folks.
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Got there early enough to just make it in front of a group of 20 or so who all came in at the same time, so I made it up to the chef, got the goods and was out inside of 5 minutes. Came away with one meatball sandwich -- just consumed (SMACK, SMACK) in our cafeteria, many heads turning admiringly, one sausage sandwich -- to be consumed later, and one canolli -- calling to me gently as I write this. One thing about the meatball sandwich -- definitely deserving of the praise others have given on this thread -- is that the longer it goes before being eaten, the soggier the bread gets. Not a criticism, just an observation and advice to either eat it quickly or be prepared to use a fork. -
The phone numbers (assuming they can be verified) also keep the out of area potential voters from meddling, I guess. This is on the world-wide web and i would hope that the people running this don't want outsiders deciding this, having made it open to local consumers.
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CAREFUL PEOPLE! This is not an incitement to commit arson in one of our State Parks.
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The Hoi Poloi are eligible to vote for three categories of the RAMMYS: Neighborhood Gathering Spot of the Year, Power Spot of the Year, and Hottest Bar Scene. Some of our favorite places are in the running so go VOTE Oh, and you can also write-in your choice for Favorite Restaurant
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Sietsma, for some inexplicable reason, has chosen not to comment favorably about Mendocino. Hope that will change and that he also will have nice things to say when Sonoma opens.
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I have it on reasonable authority that Sonoma's management is giving consideration to having a pre-event for the distinguished members of this board who care to participate. No firm commitment yet, but...
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So does this mean you won't make HH this evening?
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They feature the Wagyu burger at Mendocino on brioche -- quite tasty even without the bun. I agree that it is truly difficult to judge "THE BEST" burger. Do have strong opinions on "THE WORST"
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Well if our trajectory connects CB and Palena, won't we also have to pay a call to Firefly?
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Possible Outing at Ray's The Steaks
FunnyJohn replied to Jacques Gastreaux's topic in Events and Gatherings
And tell the High Commish to sign-up on this board -- or has he??? -
Good. I can drink twice as much
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I'm in for the Circle Bistro on Friday. Any Happy Hour deals there?
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Possible Outing at Ray's The Steaks
FunnyJohn replied to Jacques Gastreaux's topic in Events and Gatherings
In principle -- depending on the timing, I am interested -
Yeah, but what state were you in
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Yes it is going to be called Sonoma, and despite the apparent lack of progress noted above, it is progressing and will open (hopefully) in about 3-4 weeks. they have the paperwork, but just need to finish the refurbishing. Stay tuned to this space...
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OK it's Morel season, people. Should be appearing at Farmers Markets, Whole Foods and other prime locations. Whose spotted any and what was their price? Anyone gone hunting for some ?-- at least one member of this Board has -- er M. Gastreaux?
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Had a mini-HH last Friday with Shogun at Mendocino Grille. Although I desparately wanted to have the rack of lamb, Chef Drew kept bringing out some killer apps -- scamorza filled raviolli with ramps, risotto flecked with bits of speck and topped with jumbo gulf shrimp, and my wife had the tempura soft shell crabs. Got filled up and never got to an entree. The speck/risotto was most excellent - very unusual flavor. (Speck, a smoked Prosciutto from Trentino-Alto Adige in northeastern Italy.) We stayed til the place shut down. Can't wait for the new project to open on the Hill.
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Tunks was on the line when my wife and I dined there a few weeks ago on a Friday night.
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OK -- Don't know if we'll have a quorum, but I'll be there -- God Willing (Hear me oh Lord!) around 5:30 which is when I think the doors re-open
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No actual HH deals unless Drew wants to slip us some "samples".
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I am plannig to hit Mendocino after work, because I too deserve it after the week I've had
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Now there's some ambition - the first DR.COM European tour sometime...
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Picnic at Belle Haven Park, Alexandria
FunnyJohn replied to hillvalley's topic in Events and Gatherings
So if it rains, or someone needs a toilet your place is available? 30 or so of your closest friends in to par=tay -
Clam status: Should we clam up? Should we be happy as a clam? Frankly my dear scallop, I dont' give a clam....
