brettashley01

Wow, if I really thought me and my big mouth would have caused such an uproar, I wouldn't have posted at all. Perhaps I didn't take the "Never Again" title as seriously as it should be- and, as I stated in my original post, I would return to Proof, but next time, I will order at the bar when having drinks. I was not being rude, that I knew of. As Ilaine pointed out, yes, I did feel personally slighted by the way my parents were treated. I live around the corner from Proof, and since my parents love wine bars, had talked it up and wanted to show them a fun time. As for going to find the manager, it was a packed house, and I was With My Family. We had already had dinner and were going to just have a couple drinks. They don't come to see me that often so I wasn't going to waste that time on complaining. If, however, we had been at dinner, and would have continued to have such interactions with the server over a lengthy period of time, then I would have done so. Keep in mind, I am among the first to appreciate and praise good and/or friendly service, particularly as a diner with food allergies. I apologize again for the way I handled the situation, by naming names. That said, take a look over at the Cork thread. You don't think the owners/managers know who's hosting on Sunday nights? Fin.

Hm. I regret my original post with the server's name, yes. But I will say this- it's not like I would go find a manager of Proof or any restaurant and tell them, "your bar is too crowded and your server is in the weeds and is not on her game." What would that do, for me, for the manager, for the server? My original gripe was about the attitude and the ambiance. I didn't like it. It was my opinion. And it bugged me so much that it stayed with me the next day, so I posted about it. Not worth flagging down a manager about at the time, in my opinion.

all the talk of it before made crave it.. i'm eating a Ensalada de la casa with chicken- yum pico, avocado, egg, onion, green pepper, cheese.

True, but probably only if they did something egregious, in which case the management should be notified to begin with... and not through an internet message board.

That was exactly what irked me- it's ok to mess up an order, but I didn't ask for a side of attitude with my champagne...

Juice Joint is excellent. I work on 13th and L and go there nearly everyday, and I never get bored of the selection. Roasting House across the street has fresh roasted chicken and turkey, too. Of course there are Corner Bakerys and High Noon, but I'm not a fan. The Korean Street Cart is on 14th and L.

AHH! Great minds (and palates) think alike! We had the most delicious huitlacoche dish at Cafe Atlantico on Sat. night; my mom revealed that she ate it every day for breakfast in Mexico. I found it on Mexgrocer.com and shipped her three cans this morning

My never again is now drinks in the bar area at Proof on a weekend night. The bartenders are awesome, and I wish we had been able to order our first round from there before [] our server, came over and attempted(?) to take our order. We were four people. She took two of our orders (for the same glass of wine), then walked away, then came back, took one more, left, came back, took the last, then left. Then came back and asked for the first two. We also ordered a dessert that never arrived. And when I asked to cancel it, because it had been 20 minutes, [our server] told me that she had just put the order in, did I still want to wait? Then, after 2 of our party left (my parents) once they had settled their bill, my friend and I sat in the chairs that my parents had been sitting in. At which point [our server] came over and brought us more menus, and then walked away. It was just bizarre, and frustrating. Ended up ordering the next round at the bar. The bartenders, as others have pointed out, are great. Cocktail service, not so much.

I know that the Goethe Film Festival is having an Oscar watching party, but I was wondering if any bars or restaurants would be showing part or all of the Awards. I'm not necessarily looking for a place to park it all night, but it might be fun to grab a group of friends and watch arrivals over a cocktail.

Grillfish is right across the street.

Elizabeth's on L recently catered a party for my company and did a great job with both the food and decor/set up.

No, except that they are hiring, and it's literally around the corner from my apt. Better than whatever was there before though...

Hi Bob Loblaw. Love the screename! Where's your favorite brunch in the district?

Woo! I just got a shout out on DCist! http://dcist.com/2008/02/15/cupcakes_still_1.php

Logan TAvern has make your own Bloodies. Also I hear the Willard has a Bloody Mary CART!

There was a one in my People Mag last week, and yes I licked it.

Best Cellars in Dupont and Whole Foods on P both have a few greeks IIRC

A giant Mrs. Field's cookie... yummm Or, surprise them with their favorite restaurant food, delivered! I know some surprise sashimi sent to my desk would surely make my Valentine's day! Also, check this out: "Candy you ate as a kid"

Seriously. I kept expecting some grand finale. It was like the Star Wars intro... on frosting.

Oh my god. I need to start taking vitamins. How do you do that??? I can only do hardcore cardio on a machine for about 20-30 minutes at a time without getting bored, or wanting to die (on a treadmill). And if I do run for that long, it sure as heck isn't at 7.1mph. I mean, I'm short and all, but I don't think I was made to go that fast... In any case, ku-dos, and you're an inspiration.

Scratching one right now.

I am drinking to me, and the fact that I just resigned from a job when I don't have another one to go to! (Effective April 30, unless someone hires me before then...) But anything beats hives and no sleep.

No, but I am probably the only person who was traumatized on a date by Tonic's tots. Shudder. Stories for another time...

Another strike against Beck...Jaleo, Zaytinya, Kinkead's spring to mind. Tabard Inn? Would Old Ebbitt be too much of a clusterf**k? (Plus the restrooms are downstairs...)

BUMP Anyone planning for Super Tues results watch?