DanielK Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I'm sure many of us have the day off, so let's get a gang together and go invade somewhere. I'll have my kids (10, 12) with me, but they're at home with just about any dining experience. So, who's in, and where shall we go? I'm starting in MoCo, but willing to drive for good company and food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Good idea. Maybe some place extending restaurant week? Wherever we decide, I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Will Hollywood East be open? Katie (daughter) and I are definitly in I'm sure many of us have the day off, so let's get a gang together and go invade somewhere. I'll have my kids (10, 12) with me, but they're at home with just about any dining experience. So, who's in, and where shall we go? I'm starting in MoCo, but willing to drive for good company and food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 Will Hollywood East be open? Katie (daughter) and I are definitly in MAYBE, and that should be the choice if they are, but otherwise we need a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I'm in with the younger Shorters. New Fortune? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Joe's Noodles? Honey Pig? My instinct is to avoid anything smacking of restaurant week, especially given what will surely be a roll call that remains fluid until the last minute. Mrs. B and myself should be considered definite maybes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Joe's Noodles? Honey Pig? My instinct is to avoid anything smacking of restaurant week, especially given what will surely be a fluid roll call until the last minute. Mrs. B and myself should be considered definite maybes. Joe's Noodle House might be tough unless we can get a reservation. Maybe Hong Kong Palace in 7 corners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 I like the Honey Pig idea! New Fortune too. I think we're already too big for Joe's. If Sichuan is the desire, we could always go to Sichuan Pavilion around the corner from Joe's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 If HE is not open, there is also New Kam Fong nearby on University and Elkins (I think). Basically very near Max's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 By suggested Joe's or Honey Pig I didn't mean to imply any objection to that California Cuisine place suggested earlier. Just some "just in case" thoughts. Though, Honey Pig has been calling out to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Honey Pig is a favorite but there is little real advantage in going with a group of more than 8 or so. It is loud and socializing can be hard with a larger group. That being said, it is superb and a good choice in any case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkduggins Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I'd be interested as well. I don't have a preference for location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphere777 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I'm game. This is turning into an event it seems.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Honey Pig is a favorite but there is little real advantage in going with a group of more than 8 or so. It is loud and socializing can be hard with a larger group. That being said, it is superb and a good choice in any case. Not a problem. I'm fairly certain that there aren't eight people on DR that have any desire at all to socialize with me. My wife will probably race for an out-of-earshot seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Not a problem. I'm fairly certain that there aren't eight people on DR that have any desire at all to socialize with me. My wife will probably race for an out-of-earshot seat. Ian will be happy to sit next to you.How is Honey Pig for kids? I've never taken my two to a Korean restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 I've not taken my kids to Honey Pig yet, but we've been to Lighthouse Tofu for soon doo boo and BBQ, and the late (and not lamented) Sam Woo. They love it, especially when the servers aren't on the ball and they get to play with the meat themselves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I suppose Honey Pig would be okay for kids as long as they understand not to touch the blazing hot piece of metal in the middle. Then again, I sometimes forget there is a blazing hot piece of metal in front of me, so may not be age-related... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Having gone to Hiney Pig last week, I agree with Dean that the noise level is pretty loud. All the other choices work for me (us) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 The Hollywood East folks have confirmed that they will NOT be open by Monday, so we have to go to a backup. So, New Fortune? Honey Pig? Sichuan Pavilion? Something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 My vote would be not Sichuan Pavilion, just out of a desire to try one of these other places I've yet to go to. Other than that, I'm up for anything (preferably somewhere I could reach via public transportation). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Woould be up for New Kam Fong as they ahve lots of innard dishes and unusual stuff that are best shared in alarge group to minimize the risk. SP would be fine {there is still much on the menu that I have not tried}, but HP and NF are too far for us as we are working that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers2000 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Count me in as a maybe...I would really like to try a place that has a chance to set my mouth/insides on fire since I've been salviating over all the Sichuan posts (and the BBD that happened awhile back) since I joined the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm212 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I am in too and will be with kids (+2). Honey Pig sounds really good, but any of the places mentioned are fine. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 Well, I go to New Fortune and Sichuan Pavilion regularly, so in the interest of expanding my horizons, I will leave the choice up to: Honey Pig New Kam Fong Anyone planning on attending who has a preference, speak up. Looks like our headcount is in the ballpark of 20 at the moment (and we have enough kids for a separate kid table, w00t!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Korean is not my favorite cuisine, and driving to Wheaton is more appealing than Annandale, so count my vote for New Kam Fong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Another vote for New Kam Fong... I want to try that garlic, eel, and rice casserole Sietsema wrote about. Sounds awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Korean is not my favorite cuisine, and driving to Wheaton is more appealing than Annandale, so count my vote for New Kam Fong. Driving might be, but parking in Wheaton sure isn't! It's looking like I might be in for anything as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 The Wheaton metro station is not far from the restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Horoscope Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Driving might be, but parking in Wheaton sure isn't! It's looking like I might be in for anything as well. There is a huge outdoor metered lot at the intersection of Fern (the street with Nava Thai etc. ) and Price (the street with Royal Mile Pub, Suporn, etc.). Never full at lunch time on weekdays. It's a block away from the restaurant. Just one block up Elkins to New Kam Fong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Having gone to Hiney Pig last week.... I spent the day waiting for someone to do Something with this. The men of this board have disappointed me. Depending on what time you go, I'm in with a preference for HP, although at this point we would need two or three tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 I spent the day waiting for someone to do Something with this. The men of this board have disappointed me. Depending on what time you go, I'm in with a preference for HP, although at this point we would need two or three tables. We were waiting for you to comment, HV, so we could say something appropriately sexist. I don't have a huge time preference, though I have to be on the road by 2:15 to get the boy to a dentist appointment. How big is New Kam Fong - can they handle a crowd of 20+? Will Honey Pig take a reservation for a crowd that large? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 New Kam Fong has 4 tables that can hold 10 each. There is another metered lot behind the shopping strip that has Wong Gee and the Auto Parts store next to Woomi {Is there any surprise that I give directions via the use of restaurants? If you want to go to Poggibonsi from Castellina in Chianti, go North past the Pizza place until you get to Gelateria Antica Delizie and take the hard left down the hill past IL Pestello.... but I digress).... If the vote goes here, I can make the reservation. MMMMM Motzu and fried intestines! 3 kinds of roast duck! Casseroles and big roast oysters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I have to be on K Street at 3pm for a meeting so I vite for noon at New Kam Fong. Let me know if we need to make ressies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thistle Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 You guys have inspired me, I've been meaning to try Honey Pig, so I'm going to meet a friend (+kids) there for lunch Monday-if there are any Rockwellians in the place, grab a table near us & say, "Hi" (&give me tips on tabletop grilling). Now, the only question is what to feed my daughter, who has decided to turn vegetarian at age 10, before we leave...so far, it hasn't been a problem, & she'll have fun talking w/ her friends, that she doesn't get to see as often as before (we've moved across town from each other). I'd join you guys at NKF, but I'm lazy, & don't like to travel too far. So, I plan to hit Honey Pig for the first time, I'm looking forward to it (I'm dying try the chul pan)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. B Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 If the vote goes here, I can make the reservation. MMMMM Motzu and fried intestines! 3 kinds of roast duck! Casseroles and big roast oysters! Anyone interested in Congee with 1000 year eggs? I'm starting to jones right about now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marketfan Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I have to be on K Street at 3pm for a meeting so I vite for noon at New Kam Fong. Let me know if we need to make ressies. I also vote for New Kam Fong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 OK, that seems to be enough votes in one direction. Folks, feel free to keep RSVPs coming. Looks like 17 adults and 7 kids so far. Book it, Dean-o! Maybe get 3 10-tops, and we'll assume we can get 6 more people by Monday? We can always cancel a table on Sunday if need be. Monday, January 18th, 12noon, New Kam Fong in Wheaton DanielK +3 GennaroE Scott Johnston +1 Heather +2 Waitman & Mrs. B deangold & Kay rkduggins sphere777 TheMatt Rovers2000 hm212 +2 hillvalley marketfan eroica38 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 I know that I can't come and thus, have no say, but I was looking through the menu and the following sounded really good: Boneless Pig Feet (17 - appetizer) Frog legs with yellow chives (16 - chef specialty) Any of the z-fu noodles (14-16 under noodles). Rare to see them - I think they look like orzo, but am not sure. Casserole! Have fun all!! Don't forget to keep a running tally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eroica38 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Alas Hollywood East it is still in construction so New Kam Fong will be just fine. I would love to continue the exploration of their menu. Count me in +1. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 The Z Fu noodle is also on my radar. I will talk to them tomorrow. I will ask them to make tapioca dessert for us as well. They do that and the red bean soup but I love their tapioca. Noon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Is the menu uploaded in the New Kam Fong thread still roughly the same? If so, I'm getting hungry thinking about some of those dishes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Yes but they have some additional daily specials..... a superb mushroom and snow pea leaf dish is especially good. The only real disappointment we have had there is the 2 lobster special. Everything else ranges from good to excellent. I will make sure they have the Pipa duck {Or byba as I think they have it on their menu} which is a really nice change of pace from the typical roast duck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Yes but they have some additional daily specials..... a superb mushroom and snow pea leaf dish is especially good.Well, the mainly fish-and-veggie man that I am is already thinking of dishes to request. (imagine drooling smiley here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 At Daniel's bhest, I arranged for some order ahead items..... Oyster casserole Byba duck Some other kind of casserole- {salted fish, chicken and eggplant are possible ingredients but I lost track} clam soup casserole mystery meats live eel {although I think it won't be alive once it is on our table} with roast pig and garlic sauce {she said this is very expensive, I think it will come out to about $4 a person for the two we ordered). BBQ meats including at least two kinds of pig For the rest, we are on our own but "egg and green leap" is high on my wish list (1000 year and fresh egg on greens boiled in broth). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I am going to reduce the size of the group to 24. I think they will give us 3 tables of 8. But some if the dishes where we were going to get 3 orders, we can do with 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Dean, we should only get 2 each of the special orders anyway; my guess is most of the kids won't go to heavily for those, and one of the tables is going to be all kids. FYI, the current headcount is 18 adults and 7 kids. So as long as we can get 9 at those 8-tops... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 When I told them at lunch we would only be 24, our usual waitress tol dus about antoher special dish.... somethig with something that souded like "baloney with mushy greens" and I ordered it simply on her enthusiasm. Kay, with her literal mind, asked: Abalone with mustard greens. We have cut down the special orders to enough for 18 adults. The tables hold up to 10 each so we can take a few last minute folk. THe place was hopping today and the food very good. We decided to QC the sesame balls in honor of Katie and Rebecca and they were superb. Simply the best fried brown orbs in Wheaton surpassing even the intrinsic wonderfulness of Max's felafel! The little Sesasame Ball inhalers will be pleased. After out lunch, I feared it was going to be a thin mint moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackadaisi Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Is there room for 2.5 more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lackadaisi Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Then we are in and excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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