curiouskitkatt

1 hour ago, DonRocks said:

No, and that's why it has a Pho Queue. 

(This could be explored almost endlessly.)

But I swear there was a place in Springfield - possibly owned by an angry Korean divorcée - named Pho Kim.

And there was a place in Alexandria named Pho King.

Phoghettaboutit. I actually am not a huge fan of the famed  noodle soup, or ramen for that matter. I know, I know. I actually prefer   Bánh hỏi, a rice noodle dish with bbq pork & fish sauce. That’s my jam. 

50 minutes ago, mtureck said:

Is it Pho Nominal?

Sorry, I'll see myself out.

is it open twenty-pho-seven?

43 minutes ago, JAC13 said:

Kat, I would be so grateful if you shared this! Thank you so very much, and it DOES take a village! Please let me know if I can pass along any more information that would be helpful. Thanks again! Jaime 

I will directly share your post to the forum, and will post your contact info. Could you also include you email contact?  You will be able to direct or follow up on any additional information you need to take care of that way you can  control any inquiries you may have.  Happy to help, and good luck!!

21 hours ago, JAC13 said:

Hi All,

After taking a couple years off, Lolly's Locks, a local nonprofit that provides high-quality wigs to cancer patients in need, is hoping to revive our Night of Food concept at this spring's gala on Thursday, May 3rd due to overwhelming demand. 

As in years past, we are hoping to assemble some of the DC area's most well-regarded chefs and restaurants to participate in our event by running stations that feature light bites of their food, or by providing such bites to be passed by our catering staff. It is our great hope that we are able to assemble 4-6 restaurants that might be able to come out and be a part of this year's festivities, which will be held at the Carnegie Institution for Science. 

The pertinent logistics for the evening include the following: 

• Each chef is being asked to prepare 300-400 bites of food to either be served at a station run by the chef/restaurant, or to be passed by our catering staff; 
• The event runs from 7:00 -11:00 pm on Thursday, May 3rd;
• We will be providing cocktail napkins, plates, and silver; 
• Each chef/restaurant with a station will have his or her own 8 ft. table and access to power; 
• All chefs will have access to the venue prep kitchen, but no live, open-flame cooking is permitted at any of the stations
• We ask that the stations remain up and running from 7:00 pm until at least 10:00 pm. All participating chefs/restaurants will be mentioned in all press releases surrounding the event, heavily promoted in social media postings, and will have their name/logo listed on our website and all other promotional materials surrounding the event
   

Thank you so much for considering! Please feel free to pass along!

Jaime

 

Jaime Wright
Executive Director, Lolly's Locks
lollyslocks.org
Phone: (240) 428-1984
Cell: (202) 550-8066

DC 2018 Flyer (1).pdf

Hi Jaime,

   I am happy to spread the word to a group I am a member of based in DC, perhaps you have heard of it. Pineappledc is a group of hospitality professionals, comprised of primarily women, but men are welcome as well, who are championing and fostering businesses as well as initiatives in the DMV and well beyond. Its is the facebook group of the Pineapple Collaborative.  May I post what you have published in this forum , as well as your contact info? let me know.

it takes a village,

kat

1 hour ago, Mark Dedrick said:

We did the bar menu about a week ago, and as mentioned above it's still $30. The soups were, as always, incredible. 

Chef @Tom Power whips up magnificent soups! When I used to serve at Corduroy, I used to describe the cauliflower parmesan soup as a  cozy velveteen  blanket on a chilly winter day. Delish.

1 hour ago, Biscuit Girl said:

It's been a while since we've been to Corduroy and I was wondering if they still have the bar menu and, if so, how much is it these days? 

Yes, and 3 courses for $30.

As I am learning, and digging in deep in to the folklore of the Pennsylvania Dutch, I recently learned of the mud sale. I have yet to go to one, but am fascinated by this group of humans and their semi colonial ways. In the short time I have spent in Lancaster, I have become rather smitten with it. There is so much to learn, as well as explore in Lancaster. With each interaction I have with both locals, as well as transplants, it all creates a rather vibrant quilt . 

There are spots that I have wandered into that I am hesitant on sharing for fear it may lose its local charm and be overpopulated with tourists. Although at the same time I want to shout from the rooftop that Lancaster is filled with art, culture, and dining spots that are worthy of media accolades. I suppose while learning about the locals, I will learn what to share, and when to keep my lips sealed. After all the best kept secrets of any city are best discovered on your own,or  perhaps with a hint of print. 

Stay curious,

kat

10 hours ago, DonRocks said:

 

If only I could hire some people - I'd *love* to have a NOLA forum.

Possibly reach out to @MBK? She has since moved to the New Orleans, and I recall her being rather hungry and adventurous in the dining scene when she was living in the DMV. Its worth asking. I recently reached out to here through this forum to reconnect, and she happily responded. So maybe if you reach out to her, she may consider it.

Pop up are poppin’ . 

I appreciate a good burger, and have driven miles, as far as over 120 miles for a good one. I may be in the 1% though that will do that.  I think people that live in the DMV are spoiled to the cornucopia of food options.  A  good burger is just a few miles, few metro stops, or can be delivered to the comfort of your own home. In my hood, not so much.

8 hours ago, Pool Boy said:

It's been several years since I read the book. She seemed to love being a chef a tiny bit, and hating it a lot. And then the whole marriage thing to the guy where she seemed to get very little and gave a lot....it just seemed like she had opposite priorities to which she refused to give priority to. I mean, you have to be you and you also have to do what you have to do but....I do not know. Maybe I need to circle back to it and see what I think now years later.

I appreciate your response. I am guilty of holding chefs on a pedestal, so do not mind my inquiry. I recently have gone back and watched episodes of Hamilton on Mind of a Chef, and just love her no nonsense approach to food. I admit I have not had read her book, but am in love in her cookbook. I am always interested in the story behind the lines, what shapes a Chef, what makes him or her tick, as well of learning what drives a them to push through or ignore trends. Prune is one of those places that if not owned by the Chef is enslaved to the astronomical rents in Manhattan. I feel it is a matter of time that its's doors will close as a result of higher leases, and I want to be able to venture there before it is no longer.

Syria- A Night of Sharing will be a pop up that I have a hunch will nourish more than my belly. Understanding the human condition through the stories of refugees will be extraordinary. Often times when I seek out these pop-ups, it is less about the food but more about the experience. I am certain the food will be no doubt delicious.

I look forward in reporting back about my evening “in” Syria.

Intrepid gourmet,

kat

31 minutes ago, dracisk said:

Yes, we've been to that Clyde's a few times. That was our fallback in case we couldn't find something else to try.

I like to support small business as much as I can, but in a pinch Clydes always delivers. Not groundbreaking, just decent food. And the service is always good, for me anyway. 

lovin’ the #donrockwelldotcom representation! We are up to 125 posts  , and growing. I have been curious about Minnow myself, and will check it out  to see if I garner the same outcome. 

Thank you for following our lead!

Instafan,

kat

Thanks! I imbibe in alcohol, but there are times when I would prefer a booze free beverage on account I travel quite a bit on any given day. I know the outlets near Columbia have a few options, and there is a Clydes. Thanks for the follow up!

15 minutes ago, DaveO said:

I can't speak for the hive.   I grew up in Jersey and visit sporadically also meaning I eat bagels less often now than when I literally grew up on them.  There were and continue to be good bagel bakeries in Northern Jersey.  While growing up I thought the best in Jersey were comparable to the best I had in NYC.  I know I've gotten good bagels more recently in Bergen County though I'm not the orderer so I can't reference the bakery. 

If the overall status has changed I'd be interested to learn about it.

In my travels, I have ventured into Jerz for pizza, and baked goods. Upon a friends recommendation, I made the 3 hr trek to Sorrento's in East Hanover. Oh Mamma Mia it was worth every mile. I am on a quest to find whether or not a good bagel can be found here, and by the last two responses, I am confident I will. 

Dream job alert

On 1/20/2015 at 11:08 AM, Pool Boy said:

 I have a love hate relationship with the book.

Are you be willing to expand on the love-hate thing for the book?

13 minutes ago, DonRocks said:

It's interesting you qualify this with "in NY" - have you tried bagels in Montreal? For my palate, I think Montreal's close-grained, textural tori of happiness have a better overall chew (dare I say they're more toothsome?) than NYC's.

I may be pelted with toasted bagels for suggesting this,  but how does the hive feel about Jersey bagels?

When I hit the city for my celebratory binge, I will be sweating smoked whitefish and bialys for days long past my stay.  Oh, and bringing back knishes too. 

Fall 2018

 I think I may seriously consider looking for digs in the city of Lancaster, Pa. Each day , I grow more fond of the red rose city. No offense  York, but  I think RED is my color.

17 hours ago, TrelayneNYC said:

Good morning!

Leeks with mustard-bacon vinaigrette and hard-cooked egg

Can you adopt me? I make a nice addition to any family. Asking for myself. 

10 hours ago, DaveO said:

Google no longer needed Zagat.  Per two recent studies they now generate the most consumer reviews on the web.  If you are a google “local guide” you can win points for  consumer reviews, ratings, and other user generated additions to their local database.  Those points can turn into “free stuff” and google swag

I am just wondering how this purchase of Zagat will affect the landscape of consumer driven reviews? I recall Zagat being the standard long before YELP was even used to described in our present  vernacular pertaining to reviews.  I read they are attempting to do away with the number rating, so I am unsure how the scale of a destination will rate.  Much like anything else I don't quite understand, I will be digging deep to learn about the new acquisition. 

Never stop learning,

kat

On 2/24/2018 at 12:21 PM, dracisk said:

Can anyone recommend a place for a good burger in or near Columbia tonight? I'd prefer someplace with waiter service. My husband vetoed Victoria Gastro Pub because he doesn't want to drink beer today and he knows he'll be tempted there. We'll be with my almost 4-year-old and my father-in-law who has dementia, so we're looking for somewhere casual.

Thanks in advance!

Did you manage to find one? and if so where did you go? I personally have no aversion of going somewhere where alcohol is served, but its always a nice alternative to dine somewhere where there is no bar. Interested in to know where you went, and if the food was good.

Curious diner,

kat

Woah