DonRocks Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Tuesday, October 20th: Restaurant 3 happy hour featuring insanely priced $3 pints of beer, and exclusively for us: half-price bottles of wine, and ... all appetizers 50% off. I just got off the phone with Brian Robinson, and next Tuesday's happy hour is a go. There will be no limit to the number of people who can attend, and everyone should feel free to bring as many guests as you'd like. The specials will be available from 6-8 PM, but the beer prices will still be discounted if you want to come before 6 and have a couple pints. If you go to Restaurant 3's website (click here), then click on "Dinner Menu," you can see all of the appetizers that are half-off - they're the ones listed in "The Start" section. Fully seven of the appetizers will be priced at $4.50 or less. I recently wrote about the Short Rib Quesadillas here, and these will be discounted to $5.50. You should be able to eat and drink lustily this evening for $10-20 a person. There's a big lounge area at Restaurant 3, and they'll be able to handle the crowd, so there's no "need" to RSVP, or post here that you're coming (although you can if you want to). Just show up, and have a good time! Restaurant 3 is a quick two-block walk from the Clarendon Metro stop. Click here for the map. Maybe Brian can chime in with some more details, when he gets a moment, as well. Cheers! Rocks. P.S. Please tip generously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 BUMP!!! I know we said there wasn't a need to RSVP, but since there wasn't any chatter in the topic, I wanted to make sure this was still in people's heads to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 BUMP!!! I know we said there wasn't a need to RSVP, but since there wasn't any chatter in the topic, I wanted to make sure this was still in people's heads to attend. Indeed.Maybe we should let them know we'd also be happy to preview their Week of Bacon, which starts the following day. <insert trite alarm, i know> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Indeed. Maybe we should let them know we'd also be happy to preview their Week of Bacon, which starts the following day. <insert trite alarm, i know> This discussion happened elsewhere on the board, I think, but bacon is never trite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Indeed. Maybe we should let them know we'd also be happy to preview their Week of Bacon, which starts the following day. <insert trite alarm, i know> Trite, treyf; I'll eat it regardless. I'm totally there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian robinson Posted October 17, 2009 Share Posted October 17, 2009 I am sure that we could be persuaded to put out a few bacon bites. I know Don said not to RSVP, but it would be nice to know who's coming, just so we can make sure we have enough prep done. Thanks in advance. See you on Tuesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottmfleming Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 My fiancée and I will certainly be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 And I'll be there +1 or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I'm planning to stop by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilaine Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 I know Don said not to RSVP, but it would be nice to know who's coming, just so we can make sure we have enough prep done. Will be there +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Not 100% sure that I'll be there, but between reading the menu and seeing the discount, it's pretty tempting. Plus I get out of my internship at 5 anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 BUMP. Planning on being there about 6; hope we draw a good crowd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers2000 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I'm going to try and get out of the city and over to Clarendon by the time this gets rolling. For anyone on the fence, I would highly recommend stopping over. Restaurant 3 has easily the best happy hour on the Orange Line Corridor (in my opinion of course ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I think I might be able to make it as well. All by my lonesome, but one more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Planning on being there about 6; hope we draw a good crowd! All right, my mind's made up. Barring some unforseen disaster I'm gonna aim for 6 as well. And I'd like to propose in advance some intense teamwork for the purpose of getting through the entire app. menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers2000 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 And I'd like to propose in advance some intense teamwork for the purpose of getting through the entire app. menu. Twist my arm, I'm in. I've already had the pot roast quesadillas (I will happily eat them again) and the wings (ditto) but I really want to give some of the other items a shot. If they still have the Hofbrau Oktoberfest on tap I will be a happy man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Twist my arm, I'm in. I've already had the pot roast quesadillas (I will happily eat them again) and the wings (ditto) but I really want to give some of the other items a shot. If they still have the Hofbrau Oktoberfest on tap I will be a happy man. I'll be there, and I have it on good authority that there should be some previews of Bacon Week available for the early birds (and isn't happy hour *all* for the early birds?)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 And I'd like to propose in advance some intense teamwork for the purpose of getting through the entire app. menu. Ahead of you on this one. I figured out last night that it will cost, at half price, exactly $60 to get one of everything on the app menu (12 apps). So a group of 4 - that's $15 and 3 apps each - add a couple of brews, and that's dinner for $21 plus tax and tip. Woohoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 All by my lonesome, but one more.There will be no lonesome amongst the DR'ers! Sounds like a nice brew-ha-ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 ...I have it on good authority that there should be some previews of Bacon Week available for the early birds Then I will target 5:30 instead of 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I have it on good authority that there should be some previews of Bacon Week available for the early birds (and isn't happy hour *all* for the early birds?)... To think that I was considering staying at my internship later than usual so as to avoid showing up at the restaurant too early. That plan is out the window. Ahead of you on this one. I figured out last night that it will cost, at half price, exactly $60 to get one of everything on the app menu (12 apps). So a group of 4 - that's $15 and 3 apps each - add a couple of brews, and that's dinner for $21 plus tax and tip. Woohoo! Awesome. Group tactics are definitely the way to go, since there are too many options on there I'd like to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Then I will target 5:30 instead of 6. To think that I was considering staying at my internship later than usual so as to avoid showing up at the restaurant too early. That plan is out the window. I don't know that "early bird"-ness kicks in before the official start of the event (no information it does or doesn't). Just be at the starting line ready for the gun at 6 sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers2000 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 First and foremost, I'd like to thank Don for organizing this event and Brian for being such a gracious host. Last night they had their 3 dollar drafts (Allagash, Dogfish Head, Bells Oktoberfest, Hofbrau Oktoberfest, Sam Adams Oktoberfest, Dans Pale Ale) but also an excellent selection of half price wine by the bottle. I personally had the Hofbrau Oktoberfest (very light for an Oktoberfest), the Bells Oktoberfest (excellent, Bells never lets me down), and a bottle of Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin (its brewed in my hometown of Easton, PA so I figured I had to try it). I was there until about 730 and there were about 10 of us in 3's spacious back lounge. In terms of food we were determined to get through the entire offering of appetizers (which at half price I felt was a flat out steal) and by the time I left, all had been ordered. Brian was kind enough to kick us off by bringing out a platter of his "bacon on a stick" which was house cured and accompanied by dollops of mustard which I found to be a nice side kick for the bacon. After this small preview of "Bacon Week" I may have to make my way back to try the bacon wrapped shrimp. At that point we went to work sampling the entire apps menu. I would say that the name of the game here is to stick to what they they do best - dishes with a southern bent: - Southern Fried Oysters: The plate of oysters had a large portion of lightly fried oysters with a coat of cornmeal that was light and airy as opposed to over-battered which seems to be all too common. I would order these again in a heart beat. - Scallops & Grits: I'll admit right out front that I'm a sucker for all things grits, so I really enjoyed these. The scallops were nicely done (not rubbery at all) and went very well with the grits/taso ham. I would definitely consider getting these as a main course the next time I dine at 3. - Short Rib Quesadillas: While I tend to go back and forth regarding corn vs. flour tortillas (corn tortillas are used for this and I'm still undecided about their texture) I really enjoyed the short rib filling and thought that the Chiptole sour cream was a nice addition. They also aren't the typical overflowing with cheese quesadillas which really let the base filling come through. We tried some of the more traditional apps (Calamari, Stuffed Mushroom, etc) but on the whole I think they were fairly standard bar food. This didn't come as a huge surprise b/c their focus is so strong on their southern tinged items, I'm not sure why you'd want to move away from them for the more "classic" bar foods anyway. So to wrap it up, as I've mentioned in other posts in the Restaurant 3 thread and here, I firmly believe that 3 is head and shoulders above its competitors in the area in terms of its happy hour and last night only gave me continued confirmation of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottmfleming Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 First, thanks Don and Brian for putting on this event! It was my first dr.com event and I'm looking forward to the picnic on Sunday. I always love going to R3, but this was the first time I've had the chance to try all of the appetizers. The wine and Beer list is wonderful, and you can't beat the 2006 Stag's Leap Petite Syrah for $30! On to the starters: 1. I've had the Southern Fried Oysters a couple times now and I absolutely love them every time; I think everyone there agreed with this. 2. The Scallops and Grits were probably the #2 dish of the night 3. Bleu Cheese Chips - You had to eat them right away before the chips got soggy from the cheese, but I would certainly eat them again. 4. Risotto tater tots - My fiancee gets these every time we go to R3; I think the best part is the dipping sauces they come with. 5. Fried Green Tomatoes - Last time I was at R3 with a vegetarian friend he ordered these and loved them; last night I enjoyed them, but the tomato slices were a little thin so the breading overpowered the tomato. All in all it was a great night and now I've got a few more starters I know I'll enjoy the next time I go to R3. Again, thanks Don and Brian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian robinson Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 just wanted to say a quick thank you to all who attended the happy hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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