mdt Posted April 29, 2005 Posted April 29, 2005 Pardon the ignorance but when does HH start and where tonight? We are starting at Circle Bistro. I think most of us are getting there around 6pm. There is also talk of hitting Palena as well. Looks like we will have a good crowd tonight. Anyone else coming?
Heather Posted April 29, 2005 Posted April 29, 2005 Sorry, not this time. We will be at Tonic at 7:30 with a host from a different forum, if anyone would like to stop by for a drink. We have a 10pm show afterwards so won't be hanging around all night.
shogun Posted April 29, 2005 Posted April 29, 2005 I'm relatively sure we're allowed to name other forums by name here.
DonRocks Posted April 29, 2005 Posted April 29, 2005 I'm relatively sure we're allowed to name other forums by name here.  Just to remove any doubt, click on these: eGullet! Chowhound! Hustler Magazine!
Hannah Posted April 29, 2005 Posted April 29, 2005 Not us - Hitchhiker's Guide opens tonight, and since I've never once managed to get home from a work-night happy hour sooner than 11pm, doing both won't work.
Erin Posted April 29, 2005 Posted April 29, 2005 I just learned that my car is ready at the shop and I need to pick it up before they close today; however, I should still be able to come back downtown and participate unless home calls or I'm significantly delayed.
Gastro888 Posted April 29, 2005 Posted April 29, 2005 Thanks for the info. I'm unsure if I can make it tonight - I will try my best. If not, y'all have fun and chow down on some Palena grub for me!
Heather Posted April 29, 2005 Posted April 29, 2005 I'm relatively sure we're allowed to name other forums by name here. Yeah, but others aren't as reasonable. I want to give him a chance to be on the job for a week before getting in trouble for fraternizing.
Barbara Posted May 2, 2005 Posted May 2, 2005 Just a heads-up. The Flower Mart at the National Catherdral will be next weekend. The ladies of the church always have a "lobster roll" stand on the Friday of the two-day festival. (I believe they sell crab cakes on Saturday.) I was introduced to this several years ago by my late friend, Carolyn Llorente, in whose name we are redesigning and replanting that traffic triangle by the 7-11 in Adams Morgan. They sell out early, so if anybody here is a foodie/gardener email me if you want have a lobster roll. They cost $6. It helps to carry some paper plates, napkins, and S&P. The Bishop's Garden is usually available to eat in relative quiet among the flowering gardens.
Jacques Gastreaux Posted May 4, 2005 Posted May 4, 2005 Is anyone up for a happy hour this Friday after work?
shogun Posted May 4, 2005 Posted May 4, 2005 Yes, yes, a thousand times YES. (Hell, anybody want to go do shots NOW?)
mdt Posted May 4, 2005 Posted May 4, 2005 Is anyone up for a happy hour this Friday after work? Sure. Somewhere new this week?
shogun Posted May 4, 2005 Posted May 4, 2005 Bistrot du Coin? Not 'new', but we haven't had A Happy Hour Event there yet, IIRC. Can't really think of anyplace NEW new...we've covered a lot of ground
shogun Posted May 4, 2005 Posted May 4, 2005 Marcel's...good point. (Alright, no shots...tasty, respectable wine by the glass?)
DonRocks Posted May 4, 2005 Posted May 4, 2005 If you guys go to Marcel's, get the sixteen-dollar bar tart. I had one last week, and she was awesome. Rocks.
hillvalley Posted May 4, 2005 Posted May 4, 2005 Excuse me? Explination please (for the rest of us who will never get there)
JLK Posted May 5, 2005 Posted May 5, 2005 I'm heading to Palena tonight (and I might take my mother on Saturday when she comes to town - probably for dinner, not lunch).
shogun Posted May 5, 2005 Posted May 5, 2005 Reply to: some guyDate: 2005-05-05, 9:07AM EDT Located near the downtown area on 11th St Between M St NW and Mass Ave NW. Window A/C, laundry room in building. Rent includes all utilities. Near the crosstown and downtown bus routes. 11th Street NW at M St NW google map yahoo map Tempting. Really...tempting. Too bad it's close only to Corduroy and nothing else.
mdt Posted May 5, 2005 Posted May 5, 2005 Excuse me? Explination please (for the rest of us who will never get there) And why would you never get there? And I agree that we need an explanation. Marcel's? Poste? 21P? So which one is it JG? I need to know if I need to bring a change of clothes to work. I don't want to spoil anyone's dining if we go to Marcel's and I am wearing jeans.
Jacques Gastreaux Posted May 5, 2005 Posted May 5, 2005 I'd like to know more about what the "$16 bar tart" includes. I've heard no comments regarding 21P or Poste so I guess the survey says: Marcel's." Does anyone know if they have any sort of happy hour specials? And with regards to "the Grill," I was there today and I saw Busboy in the line and also I think Craig.
shogun Posted May 5, 2005 Posted May 5, 2005 I'd like to know more about what the "$16 bar tart" includes.I've heard no comments regarding 21P or Poste so I guess the survey says: Marcel's."Â Does anyone know if they have any sort of happy hour specials? And with regards to "the Grill," I was there today and I saw Busboy in the line and also I think Craig. Yeah, Marcel's sounds good, but also potentially very expensive. Blast, I knew there was something I was supposed to do today.
Jacques Gastreaux Posted May 5, 2005 Posted May 5, 2005 Personally, I'd rather do 21P. I've seen very few reviews of the place and I'd sort of like to save Marcel's for later.
shogun Posted May 5, 2005 Posted May 5, 2005 Personally, I'd rather do 21P. I've seen very few reviews of the place and I'd sort of like to save Marcel's for later. Works for me, as long as we get to Marcel's eventually!
FunnyJohn Posted May 5, 2005 Posted May 5, 2005 I'm open to whatever the consensus dictates -- in other words 21P would be a fine place to investigate through a HH visit. Edited to add: With regard to the grill, lost one of our cohort so decided to go next time its up and running
Hannah Posted May 5, 2005 Posted May 5, 2005 Can't make it this week - time to play with the new table saw.
hillvalley Posted May 6, 2005 Posted May 6, 2005 And why would you never get there? And I agree that we need an explanation. Insert standard hillvalley speech about how underpaid and unappreciated teachers are in this country plus some ramblings about tuition payments here. I have a feeling that the $16 bar tart isn't what we think. oh Rocks........(he must be trying everything on a menu somewhere and can't get back to us )
Jacques Gastreaux Posted May 6, 2005 Posted May 6, 2005 Here is a link to the menu at 21P. We'd love to see some new faces. Don't be shy, we don't bite anything except food.
Gastro888 Posted May 6, 2005 Posted May 6, 2005 New(ish) face here. I'd love to come but I can't - perhaps next week?
Erin Posted May 6, 2005 Posted May 6, 2005 I will be so ready for a drink tonight, but unfortunately I have to go home and prepare for my Everything. Must. Go. yard sale tomorrow. Have fun!
laniloa Posted May 6, 2005 Posted May 6, 2005 Grrr...the crisis du jour at work is probably going to keep me from making the happy hour.
Walrus Posted May 6, 2005 Posted May 6, 2005 Sorry! Crapulous day at work = staying at home with a pizza from Lost Dog Cafe.
Nadya Posted May 10, 2005 Posted May 10, 2005 Anybody want to hit the Grill this Thursday? I'm thinking of making a run from Courthouse.
Jacques Gastreaux Posted May 10, 2005 Posted May 10, 2005 Anybody want to hit the Grill this Thursday? I'm thinking of making a run from Courthouse. I plan on going.
Nadya Posted May 10, 2005 Posted May 10, 2005 I plan on going. Oh goody. Let's stake a table outside if the weather is fine and if you get there before me.
DonRocks Posted May 10, 2005 Posted May 10, 2005 Newcomers, this would be a fine time to meet two of our more disreputable and tawdry members, Nadya and Jacques Gastreaux. I promise you won't be bored.
Nadya Posted May 10, 2005 Posted May 10, 2005 .... more disreputable and tawdry members, Nadya and Jacques Gastreaux. How did the news get out? How????
Meaghan Posted May 10, 2005 Posted May 10, 2005 Newcomers, this would be a fine time to meet two of our more disreputable and tawdry members, Nadya and Jacques Gastreaux. I promise you won't be bored. Yeah! Any headhunters out there? Here are two highly intelligent people who need some more high paying work during the day.
Jacques Gastreaux Posted May 10, 2005 Posted May 10, 2005 time? It opens at 11:45. If you get there much past noon, the line is long and it is hard to find a place to sit outside. The DR.com protocol is to get there as soon after 11:45 as you can make it. Right, Nadya?
johnb Posted May 11, 2005 Posted May 11, 2005 It opens at 11:45. If you get there much past noon, the line is long and it is hard to find a place to sit outside. The DR.com protocol is to get there as soon after 11:45 as you can make it. Right, Nadya? If it's OK with all of you, I'll try to be there too. Gotta try that pizza again. johnb
FunnyJohn Posted May 11, 2005 Posted May 11, 2005 I think I'll join in too -- if I won't be overloading the numbers of disreputable and tawdry members.
shogun Posted May 11, 2005 Posted May 11, 2005 I'll try and get there. I have to somehow get myself to Reston to pick up some server parts I was supposed to have gotten over the weekend, but I should be able to get to Galileo first.
Jacques Gastreaux Posted May 11, 2005 Posted May 11, 2005 I think I'm going to stop by Firefly on the way home from work for a glass of wine and a plate of fried oysters. Anyone care to join me?
shogun Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 No grill for me today, unfortunately...have to do a later lunch break to go to Reston for those parts, afterall. Can we do this again next week?
Jacques Gastreaux Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 No grill for me today, unfortunately...have to do a later lunch break to go to Reston for those parts, afterall. Can we do this again next week? Depends on Grill schedule for next week. edited to add: Crap, it's raining outside. Bring paper towels to wipe the rain off of the seats.
Nadya Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Depends on Grill schedule for next week.edited to add: Crap, it's raining outside. Bring paper towels to wipe the rain off of the seats. Don't they have a room inside? Shogun, no grill today?? Oh, how you giveth and then taketh away...I was getting my hopes up.
shogun Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Yeah, I'm dissapointed, too...haven't been to the grill in a while. I was supposed to see the people Tuesday (And the Saturday before!) for the parts, but they are being flakes. Frankly, I'll believe I have these parts when my TV stand starts acting more like a computer. Is now a bad time to mention I probably can't do happy hour on Friday because I have to go to a friend's LAN party? Edited to recall: Oh, the LAN thing goes until Midnight. Should be fine.
squidsdc Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Depends on Grill schedule for next week.edited to add: Crap, it's raining outside. Bring paper towels to wipe the rain off of the seats. Sun is out now. ..and there's also the room in the back for those who forget the paper towels! I looked for Nadya and Mark, but didn't see ya...thought you may have bailed due to the weather...(sorry, I don't know who to look for "funjohnny" so if you were there, I missed you, too!)
FunnyJohn Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Sorry that I ended up not going -- it was starting to rain and I had no umbrella or raincoat. Next week...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Nadya and johnb and I were in the back room. Nadya said she saw you stick your head in. Long line today. Massive pork shoulder (yawn) sandwich today.
squidsdc Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 That must've been the second time I stopped in---the first time there was no line, so I went around the corner to fix my glasses. Then someone in my office called and asked if I could pick up a couple of hot dogs, so I thought I'd poke my head in to see if I could see anyone-- Maybe next time!
Nadya Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Sun is out now. ..and there's also the room in the back for those who forget the paper towels!I looked for Nadya and Mark, but didn't see ya...thought you may have bailed due to the weather...(sorry, I don't know who to look for "funjohnny" so if you were there, I missed you, too!) I saw you!!! Mark and I were in the back room. But by the time I realized it was you it was too late as all I saw was a glimpse of your back. Next time for sure.
shogun Posted May 12, 2005 Posted May 12, 2005 Frankly, I'll believe I have these parts when my TV stand starts acting more like a computer. Update: Sweeet....it is for occasions like this that the word 'ph34r' (See: ninja emoticon) was invented.
laniloa Posted May 13, 2005 Posted May 13, 2005 Sonoma has sent preview invites to those who signed up on their website and the menu looks great. Five courses with 2-3 choices per at $25 and two wine choices at $4/glass or $14/bottle. They are running 2 seatings a night tonight, tomorrow and Sunday and are asking you to submit 2 preferences for seatings for up to 6 people. I would be interested in either Sunday, May 15 times of 6pm or 7pm if 5 of you want in on this. PM me if interested until 4:30 today.
laniloa Posted May 13, 2005 Posted May 13, 2005 hillvalley and I will be meeting up at the Circle Bistro this evening around 6:15-6:30 if anyone wants to join us.
Ferhat Yalcin Posted May 13, 2005 Posted May 13, 2005 Anyone up for happy hour at Corduroy tonight? I`ll be there HA HA
Nadya Posted May 13, 2005 Posted May 13, 2005 hillvalley and I will be meeting up at the Circle Bistro this evening around 6:15-6:30 if anyone wants to join us. Enjoy, ladies. I was SO looking forward to pretheater dinner at CB before opera tonight, but we unfortunately have to eat elsewhere. Sniff sniff. But y'all enjoy.
shogun Posted May 13, 2005 Posted May 13, 2005 I am down, as usual, but unfortunately tonight, I am not up for it, due to a prior engagement.
mdt Posted May 13, 2005 Posted May 13, 2005 hillvalley and I will be meeting up at the Circle Bistro this evening around 6:15-6:30 if anyone wants to join us. Wish I could join you, but I have other plans tonight. Enjoy some of those sweetbreads and make sure to sample a dessert or two as they are very much worth it.
Al Dente Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 Anyone planning to go to the Grill today -- early? Just how good are one of these sandwiches? I'm seriously considering taking the Metro from my office in Silver Spring. Boss is away, and I'm seriously disgruntled, so perhaps a two hour lunch is in order.
mdt Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 Just how good are one of these sandwiches? I'm seriously considering taking the Metro from my office in Silver Spring. Boss is away, and I'm seriously disgruntled, so perhaps a two hour lunch is in order. If you have never had one, GO! Get a pork shoulder plus whatever else you may want for later.
Tweaked Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 Al, go with the pork shoulder sandwich, green sauce, onions, peppers, broccoli rabe and provolone cheese...
Nadya Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 Al, go with the pork shoulder sandwich, green sauce, onions, peppers, broccoli rabe and provolone cheese... Agreed! This one is da bomb. Even my goody-two-shoes almost-vegetarian coworkers have been converted.
Jacques Gastreaux Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 I can't make it today, perhaps tomorrow. Anyone else?
laniloa Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 (edited) Prices are on the menu available at the site posted by Meaghan above. Anyone want to drop in on Wednesday after work and check things out? I'm up for that [Moved from Hank's Oyster Bar thread] Edited May 17, 2005 by DonRocks
FunnyJohn Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 (edited) Love to, but have an important engagement to dine with the President (along with a thousand of his other closest friends). Looking forward to a report if you go and maybe it will be worthwhile for you to make a return visit, and me to go for the first time, perhaps next week? Edited May 18, 2005 by FunnyJohn
mdt Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 I'm up for that[Moved from Hank's Oyster Bar thread] Glad to see that there is some interest from all you dr.com'ers. What's up with you all? We have a new and promising place opening up and that should merit some interest, no? Tomorrow's meat plus two is Smothered Pork Chops. I should be getting there around 6pm.
cjsadler Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 Can't make Hank's tomorrow night, but I'm going to try and hit Galileo just before noon. I assume the back patio is open these days?
Nadya Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 Can't make Hank's tomorrow night, but I'm going to try and hit Galileo just before noon. I assume the back patio is open these days? It should be. There's also a back room with tables where Gastreaux and I sat last time. And god willing, will sit tomorrow.
Heather Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 (edited) Tomorrow's meat plus two is Smothered Pork Chops.I should be getting there around 6pm. I may join you. Let me see if Mr Shorter will be home for kid duty. He'll be home, so I will see you at 6. Edited May 17, 2005 by Heather
shogun Posted May 17, 2005 Posted May 17, 2005 (edited) I'll be there, but I may be running a few minutes behind if helping a friend move some stuff takes longer than expected. Edited for: .......unless she wants to go out afterwards! Edited May 17, 2005 by shogun
Nadya Posted May 18, 2005 Posted May 18, 2005 It should be. There's also a back room with tables where Gastreaux and I sat last time. And god willing, will sit tomorrow. Unfortunately, god is not willing today. Must recover from last night and move as little as possible. I'll see y'all Sunday. Have an extra cannolli for me.
laniloa Posted May 18, 2005 Posted May 18, 2005 Glad to see that there is some interest from all you dr.com'ers. What's up with you all? We have a new and promising place opening up and that should merit some interest, no?Tomorrow's meat plus two is Smothered Pork Chops. I should be getting there around 6pm. I probably won't be there until closer to 6:30. I don't know who schedules a 5:15 meeting. Grrr.
Jacques Gastreaux Posted May 18, 2005 Posted May 18, 2005 Glad to see that there is some interest from all you dr.com'ers. What's up with you all? We have a new and promising place opening up and that should merit some interest, no?Tomorrow's meat plus two is Smothered Pork Chops. I should be getting there around 6pm. I might make it to Hank's as well. How about some others.
Barbara Posted May 18, 2005 Posted May 18, 2005 Craig and I will try to make it to Hank's tonight. Look for us around 6. Barbara
DCMark Posted May 19, 2005 Posted May 19, 2005 Will be at Bistrot du Coin tonight if anyone wants to say hi.
crackers Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 Some of us who are Maryland 'burbs / Baltimore oriented (yes, there are a few!) are heading out for some good Korean bbq on Wednesday at Han Sung in Ellicott City. (A 13-course Chinese banquet and a picnic this weekend required a couple of days of rest before another excursion...) We're thinking of gathering at 7pm. It's located at 3570 St. John's Lane, at Frederick Rd. PM or email me if you want to join us, so we'll know to save enough room. Or just show up and we'll wing it.
dcfoodie Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 and a nice gesture - a free scoop of the mint choc chip for our 4 yr old - absolutely the best mint choc chip ice cream I have ever tasted - truly exceptional - the taste was akin to what you get when you pop a mint leave into your mouth - it made us want to order a full serving but by then we were ready to burst  They have the mint ice cream now??!! Hmm, sounds like I need togo tonight.
DonRocks Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 They have the mint ice cream now??!! Hmm, sounds like I need togo tonight. What two national capitals have four letters and end in "ome?"
JPW Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 What two national capitals have four letters and end in "ome?" But are pronounced very differently. Hint - they both have significant international treaties named after them that started international organizations.
crackers Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 (edited) Some of us who are Maryland 'burbs / Baltimore oriented (yes, there are a few!) are heading out for some good Korean bbq on Wednesday at Han Sung in Ellicott City. (A 13-course Chinese banquet and a picnic this weekend required a couple of days of rest before another excursion...) We're thinking of gathering at 7pm. It's located at 3570 St. John's Lane, at Frederick Rd. PM or email me if you want to join us, so we'll know to save enough room. Or just show up and we'll wing it. Rome, Lome...huh??? If anyone has been to Han Sung before and can make any recommendations, please do! Edited May 23, 2005 by crackers
simdelish Posted May 24, 2005 Posted May 24, 2005 Although many may be pigged out from the picnic, I ran across this today... sounds interesting: Smithsonian Associates is presenting a "pork pilgrimage" with cookbook author, New York Times columnist, and "hamthropologist" Peter Kaminsky as he wittily recounts his passionate quest for all things porcine... Saturday June 4 12:00pm at MICHEL RICHARD CITRONELLE It will be a book signing and luncheon featuring Peter Kaminsky's new book PIG PERFECT (for info or to register: call The Smithsonian Associates at 202 375-3030 www.ResidentAssociates.org) Mark, will there be piggy wines to match?
shogun Posted May 24, 2005 Posted May 24, 2005 It always rains on days when I am able to go to the Grill. This understanding can be extended to all things. Anybody going?
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