Waitman Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I hear there's a special on the day-one menu just for his naysayers. I'll be there for that. I was thinking back on my last three Donna meals -- one at Bebo, two at Galileo -- and wondering why anybody cares about the new place. Grindingly forgettable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 From Roberto Donna's face book status... Galileo III is coming next week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All the evil eyes look at this and eat s.....t !!!!!!!!!! interesting menu! I guess he is too good to offer an apology to those he stole from. I guess he doesn't think he did anything wrong despite the fact that he plead guilty to a felony. For the sake of the employees, I certainly hope that he is not signing the checks at this place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liz2041 Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Well, that facebook quote sealed it for me. I get that many years ago iterations of his restaurants were the place to go. I went to Galileo several times and the meals were tremendous. In my opinion, though, there are plenty of places in town now that rise to the level of a phenomenal dining experience (or close enough to it) that I will choose to spend my money and time in those establishments. I have a list in my own head, but I am curious as to what others think of the top 3 or so that could go toe-to-toe with the ghosts of galileo past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 DC SAT questions: Galileo : Brickskeller :: Dining : Beer Edit: the comparison isn't really all that apt if you just think about the physical/historical details of the actual restaurants, but I'm leaving it up for the symbolic analogy quotient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 DC SAT questions: Galileo : Brickskeller :: Dining : Beer Edit: the comparison isn't really all that apt if you just think about the physical/historical details of the actual restaurants, but I'm leaving it up for the symbolic analogy quotient. Why? Is he going to be out of half of the items on the menu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 [This thread is really making me weigh the benefits of open dialogue against the drawbacks of chaotic, pro forma trashing - let's not forget, there will be plenty of new staff whose livelihoods will be at stake here.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 [This thread is really making me weigh the benefits of open dialogue against the drawbacks of chaotic, pro forma trashing - let's not forget, there will be plenty of new staff whose livelihoods will be at stake here.] True. Let us hope that the future will be much better for them than the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferhat Yalcin Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 True. Let us hope that the future will be much better for them than the past. I wish the best for the new staff of Galileo. I hope they will be able to cash their paychecks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 I wish the best for the new staff of Galileo. I hope they will be able to cash their paychecks. And suppliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wristband Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 And landlord, DC Sales Tax, Washington Gas, FICA/Social Security and IRS. At least credit card companies cream their cut off the top before sending a cent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferhat Yalcin Posted September 23, 2010 Share Posted September 23, 2010 And suppliers. This sign says it all click Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Cunningham Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Cocktails are finished and we will be opening to the public Monday evening!!! Hope to see you all there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 Good luck, Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1uno Posted October 4, 2010 Share Posted October 4, 2010 If we can set aside the legal etc issues about Chef Donna, can anyone please report on the food at G3? (I'm a huge fan of the Chef@Laboratorio, and am looking forward really reallllllly hopefully to trying that, but the restaurant is (according to its website) functioning, not yet with the Lab, so: anyone tried it?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Best of luck Chris! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Cunningham Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Best of luck Chris! Thanks much....look forward to seeing some of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Cunningham Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I also have to say that it was a pleasure to meet Miami Danny tonight...half the fun of meeting people at the bar is trying to figure out if any of them are on this site and if their handle fits them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWBooneJr Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Is there a bar or a la carte menu for dinner? The website provides only a "prefix" dinner menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Is there a bar or a la carte menu for dinner? The website provides only a "prefix" dinner menu. Looks like fixed price dinner only, but while there isn't a bar menu listed, the website says "Whether you’re in the mood for a cocktail or fabulous wine and light fare at the intimate bar seating, or lunch/dinner in the main dining room..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Looks like fixed price dinner only, but while there isn't a bar menu listed, the website says "Whether you’re in the mood for a cocktail or fabulous wine and light fare at the intimate bar seating, or lunch/dinner in the main dining room..." Certainly not the place for an inexpensive lunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.R. Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Certainly not the place for an inexpensive lunch! No, it is not. Average appetizer $13, average entree (pastas included) $20.75. Obviously marketing towards the expense account business. The menu reads great, and reading it makes me hungry. But it's gonna be too steep for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Cunningham Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 We will be offering a separate bar menu of about 10 items that will be available only at the bar...in addition, you may order every item a la carte with the exception of steak and fish off the prix fix menu ONLY at the bar for $15...the portion will be a bit smaller than the prix fix portion understandably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinerGirl Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 For f's sake, it really does say "Prefix" on the menu. Gah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWBooneJr Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 For f's sake, it really does say "Prefix" on the menu. I would never deceive you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Donna Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Hello everyone, Thank you for talking about Galileo III . We are open from today and I am ( after asking the permission to the Don ) offering a special for this week to all the DonRockwell follower : You can make reservation at night up to this coming Saturday up to 4 people under the name of DonRockwell and you will be able to order the four courses plus dessert for $ 55.00 a person . That should allow you to taste planty of the food that we are offering this month. Plus I will make sure you will taste even more . Corkage fee is $ 25.00 for who is interested. Thank yuo again. Ciao Roberto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.R. Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Hello everyone, Thank you for talking about Galileo III . We are open from today and I am ( after asking the permission to the Don ) offering a special for this week to all the DonRockwell follower : You can make reservation at night up to this coming Saturday up to 4 people under the name of DonRockwell and you will be able to order the four courses plus dessert for $ 55.00 a person . That should allow you to taste planty of the food that we are offering this month. Plus I will make sure you will taste even more . Corkage fee is $ 25.00 for who is interested. Thank yuo again. Ciao Roberto That is a truly gracious and generous offer. Will I have to show my DR.com Diner's Club Card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 This is amazing. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilaine Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Mr. Donna, Do you mean that this incredible special is available this week Wednesday, Thursday, Friday AND Saturday? Or only Wednesday, Thursday and Friday? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdjordy Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 will there be vegetarian options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 will there be vegetarian options? Read the menu. There are two appetizer choices that are vegetarian, and two more that have seafood. The same for pastas. I didn't see any vegetarian choices for mains, but 3 seafood dishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Donna Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 The offer is good to saturday included. And yes we do have vegeterian dishes on the menu and plus we can do somemore if need it. Thank yuo and ciao Roberto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWBooneJr Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 For anyone that has been around long enough to remember when the last incarnation of Galileo was a single concept restaurant -- no laboratorio, no osteria, and no grill, and the dining room was the sole focus -- you should be excited about Galileo III. The current incarnation of Galileo evokes what originally made that a special restaurant, though this is definitely an updated version. My dining companion and I took advantage of the DR.com deal tonight at the bar, which we split, and can honestly say that every dish was exceptional. From what we selected, it seems like they've opened with a heavier fall menu with a lot of hearty flavors. We started with the Budino Di Parmigiano, which is a gooey pot of cheese with deep mushroom flavor and a healthy slice of truffle. As appetizers, we had the Porcini, which is basically a fritter with sauteed porcini and a black truffle sauce, and the Capesante, which is scallops with smears of yellow and black polenta. For our "mains" we had the Mezzelune pasta, a dumpling-like pasta filled with eggplant and crab in a rather striking orange sauce, and the lamb with celery root pure, artichokes, and an equally intriguing coffee sauce. As for beverages, the cocktail menu features several of Chris' "greatest hits," including the El Diablo Magarita from Andale, and the amazing Manhattan from Dino, both of which may be even better than I remember. My companion got a trully great pear sidecar that I would also recommend. The wine list is fairly small right now, but the "Bliss" Sauvignon Blanc that my companion had, which is one of about ten whites available by the glass, was very good. And the bar menu, which is not yet in place, sounds like it will feature about ten items and be priced a bit more gently. I should also mention the staff, all of whom could not have been nicer or more professional. In short, go get the deal that Chef Donna has offered. This is the rare restaurant opening that lives up to the hype. Congratulations to everyone involved and thanks to Chris for the hospitality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfw Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Eager to give this a whirl, but the phone number listed at http://www.galileorestaurant.com/ for reservations yields a 'this number is not in service' message. Anyone know the correct number to call? JFW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimRice Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Eager to give this a whirl, but the phone number listed at http://www.galileorestaurant.com/ for reservations yields a 'this number is not in service' message. Anyone know the correct number to call? JFW Strange, I called it yesterday and got through. Just called now, a person answered, and said Verizon was down for a little while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfw Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Replying to my own post. (Or maybe Don can just remove it all to avoid any confusion.) Just spoke with Nathalie at the restaurant and she clarified the number is correct (202.783.0083) and they were experiencing momentary trouble with Verizon. All is back up and running and we're signed up to give Galileo III a try this Friday. JFW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Grover and I will be there as well. Glad to see that Chris is there. We haven't seen him (and tasted his great drinks) in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I made a reservation as well (Saturday at 5...yes, I'm an old man). And, amazingly, no hint of "one-top for dinner...ugh" in the voice of the woman who took my reservation. That's nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe H Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 Budino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimRice Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Words can't describe. I'll try later. In the meantime, all you people better get on the phone making reservations for the Don Rockwell special. Budino. Taglierini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfood Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Budino. Taglierini. Budino. Taglierini. Capesante. The deal the Chef is offering to us right now is a steal and well-worth the effort to get yourself over here. And Chris is a super nice guy if you decide to eat at the bar. The Taglierini (Black Taglierini with lobster cream sauce and butter poached Maine lobster tail) was as good a lobster pasta dish as we've ever had -- far exceeding anything besides Fabio's famous lobster pasta from Maestro. The Capesante (scallops) were as sweet and rich as could be. Definitely worth taking advantage of the opening special to try a handful of these dishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimRice Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Pictures from our dinner tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Pictures from our dinner tonight. Was that food $55? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimRice Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Was that food $55? $55 each, and there were two of us, so yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Donna Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 You guys now make feel like I should extend this to next week, because my family of staff and my self have loved having you warm my new restaurant.Should I ? What do you think? Ciao Roberto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe H Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 $55 each, and there were two of us, so yes. The photos show ten courses that look, for all the world, like dinner at Laboratorio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWBooneJr Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Was that food $55? Again, I would never deceive you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1uno Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 You guys now make feel like I should extend this to next week, because my family of staff and my self have loved having you warm my new restaurant.Should I ? What do you think? Ciao Roberto Yes please! My mother-in-law and sister-in-law are arriving tomorrow night, each of whom we treated in years past to blissful Laboratorios -- the new Lab not yet being available, we'd love to at least show them G3! -- Monte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Donna Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Ok done, I will extend it to next Saturday the 16 of October. But just for the DonRockwellians. Mention that you're a MEMBER OF DON ROCKWELL when reserving your table - and if you're not, then please JOIN before reserving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWBooneJr Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 You guys now make feel like I should extend this to next week, because my family of staff and my self have loved having you warm my new restaurant.Should I ? What do you think? If you did, I would be there again (I may be there Friday anyway). And I should note, your "family of staff" were amazing. I'm really rather impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lion Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Made a dinner reservation for Friday earlier today. After seeing the photographs, looking forward to it even more. Staff was very nice and gracious over the telephone. I know there is a lot riding on it for everyone, but liked the tone set so far of simply being nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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