On a whim, what are you up to?

[Al Dente]

It always rains on days when I am able to go to the Grill.  This understanding can be extended to all things.

Anybody going?

Wish I could, but it's just too damn far for me.

Though I am considering occupying a barstool somewhere tonight.

[Gastro888]

...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... 

You MUST try their hwae du bop - raw fish on rice dish. It's like chirashi on acid - oh my god, they make the best one in the area.

Fantastic...

[JLK]

I'm having dinner with a friend I haven't seen in a bit and she suggested - what else - Palena. She is craving the chicken.

Anyone know if it's open tonight? I read (re: Sorriso) that it was closed last night w/o explanation.

[Jacques Gastreaux]

This is an actual invitation I received by email this morning. I onlyl wish I could attend:

Gentlemen—Please find the attached flyer announcing the first ever DU Piscataway Creek dinner.  We are having a kick-off event at arguably the most redneck bar left in PG County on Saturday, June 25th.  It is a great little watering hole nestled in between a trailer park….it’s perfect!  Since this is a new chapter, the cost for a ticket is a modest $40.00.  That includes Carolina barbeque, fried chicken, salad, and all the cold beer you can drink.  The event will run from 7-10 pm, and then after we will resume the festivities at my place in Accokeek where everyone is welcome to stay over. 

As with all DU events, we will have alcohol, tobacco and firearms.  PLEASE pass the invitation on to as many people as you can.  Anyone who you hunt with, or rookies who are just getting into it.  If you have any questions, please let me know.  If you are going to come, please rsvp to me.  I hope you can all make it as this will surely be a good time in an environment about as far away from DC as you can be, but only takes 30 minutes to get there!!  Thanks.

The question arises whether the bbq is Eastern or Western NC style.

[FunnyJohn]

UMMM! Booze, butts, bullets and barbecue -- I'm bettin' it's Eastern NC

[mdt]

Wish I could, but it's just too damn far for me.

Though I am considering occupying a barstool somewhere tonight.

Where are you thinking? I will need a drink after work today...

[Al Dente]

Where are you thinking?  I will need a drink after work today...

I haven't figured it out yet. Maybe Ceiba?

[FunnyJohn]

I haven't figured it out yet. Maybe Ceiba?

If you go to Ceiba make sure you try the "Nirvana Nachos"

[CrescentFresh]

Did you get a chance to read this? Or this?

[Jacques Gastreaux]

Did you get a chance to read this?  Or this?

I saw the former, not the latter. Thanks

[JLK]

And pork quesadilla.

And churros con chocolate.

If you go to Ceiba make sure you try the "Nirvana Nachos"

[shogun]

So, where we going tomorrow?

[FunnyJohn]

So, where we going tomorrow?

Don't know, but I'm open to suggestions. Anxious to renew acquaintances with my DR buds -- what's it been 2 or three weeks?

Edited May 26, 2005 by FunnyJohn

[mdt]

So, where we going tomorrow?

I will hopefully be dining at Chloe.

[Barbara]

I will hopefully be dining at Chloe.

Is that an invite to join you? I can fall out of bed and be at Chloe.

[mdt]

Is that an invite to join you?  I can fall out of bed and be at Chloe.

You live in Philly?

Edited: I guess there is a Chloe in DC as well. Anyone been?

Edited May 26, 2005 by mdt

[FunnyJohn]

You live in Philly?

Edited: I guess there is a Chloe in DC as well.  Anyone been?

Not yet, but some of us may have been there tonight wondering where you were.

edited: I mean tomorrow night

Edited May 26, 2005 by FunnyJohn

[Barbara]

You live in Philly?

Edited: I guess there is a Chloe in DC as well.  Anyone been?

U-m-m-m, I meant the one on 18th Street in Adams Morgan, above Saki.

Nevermind.

[MelGold]

Anyone wish to join me tonight for a pint of New River Pale Ale from the Firkin at Vermilion? I know, all the way across the river... Keg taps at 6 PM.

[FunnyJohn]

I hear some oysters calling me from Old Ebbitt

[Mark Slater]

I hear some oysters calling me from Old Ebbitt 

Too late! I ate them all last night

[Al Dente]

What's the story? My ol' lady and I might wander around Dupont and grab a bite at a few places-- Komi, Hank's, Sette, Firefly, Royal Palace, etc.

[shogun]

Anybody want to hit Circle Bistro or Firefly for HH tonight?

[Al Dente]

Depending on which way the wind is blowing when I get to the top of the Dupont Circle escalator, I may head over to FF4HH.

[alan7147]

Went over to FF for happy hour last night. Couple glasses of the reisling, goat cheese salad & seared tuna. Made the rough day at the office better

[Al Dente]

Went over to FF for happy hour last night. Couple glasses of the reisling, goat cheese salad & seared tuna.  Made the rough day at the office better

I had this tuna dish tonight. A delicious start to my evening. Where is the Firefly thread? I have some notes on a couple of drinks I enjoyed there. And for that matter, where is the Komi thread? I had my first experience there tonight.

And where's my corkscrew?

[jparrott]

It's another Wild Grape whoop-de-doo Saturday at Rick's in Alexandria. Come by and taste a few more wines and see why Rich (my biz partner) has been dubbed the "Tornado."

And just maybe a beer afterwards?

[Barbara]

Just wanted to bump this up. Anybody going to the Grill tomorrow? I have to stoke up because I have to be at a meeting downtown at 4 pm tomorrow and am need of people who care, and want to talk about, food.

I may take my favorite fella (Craig) with me, but we would be very glad to say "HI" to any of you.

[CrescentFresh]

It's another Wild Grape whoop-de-doo Saturday at Rick's in Alexandria.  Come by and taste a few more wines and see why Rich (my biz partner) has been dubbed the "Tornado."

And just maybe a beer afterwards?

What are the grape tasting hours, Jake?

[squidsdc]

Just wanted to bump this up.  Anybody going to the Grill tomorrow?  I have to stoke up because I have to be at a meeting downtown at 4 pm tomorrow and am need of people who care, and want to talk about, food.

I may take my favorite fella (Craig) with me, but we would be very glad to say "HI" to any of you.

I haven't seen a schedule for this week yet--will they be grilling Wed?

[jparrott]

What are the grape tasting hours, Jake?

Unfort, it was this past Saturday. Sorry for the short notice. Will try to do better the next time

[shogun]

Got an email from Eli today. They will be opening to the public for both lunch and dinner tomorrow.

Anybody want to go to Sonoma for happy hour Friday?

[KeithA]

Anybody want to go to Sonoma for happy hour Friday?

Speaking of happy hour - I need recs for some good happy hour eats tonight. I'm usually not available during happy hour but am looking to catch a bite with a friend before going to the Nats game. Any suggestions that are downtown near metro and pretty cheap?

[Jacques Gastreaux]

I plan to head over to the Firefly wine happy hour Thursday evening after work. Any else care to join me?

[Mrs. B]

Speaking of happy hour - I need recs for some good happy hour eats tonight. I'm usually not available during happy hour but am looking to catch a bite with a friend before going to the Nats game.  Any suggestions that are downtown near metro and pretty cheap?

I noticed an article in the Post's Sunday Source section with cheap HH recomendations and would link it but I missed that day in class. Ella's was one if recall.

[Barbara]

I plan to head over to the Firefly wine happy hour Thursday evening after work.  Any else care to join me?

What time are you going to be there. Craig and I might join you for a glass or two, if you wish.

[jparrott]

I plan to head over to the Firefly wine happy hour Thursday evening after work.  Any else care to join me?

Count me in.

[jparrott]

Time?

[Jacques Gastreaux]

What time are you going to be there.  Craig and I might join you for a glass or two, if you wish.

I usually get there around 6:00, havea couple of glasses of wine (1 white followed by 1 red) and either a plate of the oysters or the mushoom things.

Edited June 2, 2005 by Jacques Gastreaux

[FunnyJohn]

I think I'll swing by as well this evening -- so long as it doesn't rain. See y'all there.

[Al Dente]

Is there a whim du jour?

[JLK]

I'll be at Old Ebbitt for a coworker's birthday starting around 6:30. If anyone else is there, definitely say hello.

[FunnyJohn]

Is there a whim du jour?

I fed my whim last night at Firefly with a few other Rockwellians. Sampling the delicious white wine (what the hell do you call that grape -- petite Carbou??) that was on offer from Wabeck and also the South African reds that jparrott brought around to try + fried oysters . Tonight I may stop by Harry's in Clarendon or maybe I'll just go home and give my liver a rest Next week....

Edited June 3, 2005 by FunnyJohn

[Al Dente]

It's quiet. Too quiet.

[Barbara]

It's quiet. Too quiet.

That's cuz you didn't join us last night at Firefly.

[JPW]

It's quiet. Too quiet.

Maybe we're all a little scared that your new avatar is going to start a fire.

[shogun]

I suggested hitting Sonoma for today, but I might have to back out (But you guys still go if you want )...have too much to do around here. I might hit the paella festival at Jaleo in an hour or so, though. There is a distinct lack of anything to eat in the house.

Edited for clarity: Crystal City Jaleo

Edited June 3, 2005 by shogun

[Al Dente]

Maybe we're all a little scared that your new avatar is going to start a fire.

Changed it to something more appropriate.

[mdt]

I will be getting ready for tomorrow's event so no play time for me tonight.

[Mrs. B]

Anyone been to Blue Gin in G-town. Mr. B and I may be going this evening unless I decide it's too hip for me.

[bilrus]

Anyone been to Blue Gin in G-town.  Mr. B and I may be going this evening unless I decide it's too hip for me.

Mr. and Mrs. B-ware of the fact that Tom S.'s 2 star review of Blue Gin was POSTed online today.

Edited June 3, 2005 by bilrus

[Stretch]

Sietsema didn't hate it.

Edit: Dammit. Always late.

Edited June 3, 2005 by Stretch

[JLK]

I have been for drinks, but not food. Was quite surprised to learn that the place even has food. It's decidedly clubby - not to mention super-snooty- in there, or at least it was when I went (maybe six months ago?).

Anyone been to Blue Gin in G-town.  Mr. B and I may be going this evening unless I decide it's too hip for me.

[Mrs. B]

I have been for drinks, but not food.  Was quite surprised to learn that the place even has food.  It's decidedly clubby - not to mention super-snooty- in there, or at least it was when I went (maybe six months ago?).

This is decidedly not for me 2 stars or not. We will be at Sushi-Ko @ 7:00 instead. If anyone's interested in joining let me know and I'll change the 2 top.

Thanks for the feedback

[squidsdc]

It's quiet. Too quiet.

How 'bout Nats tickets for tonite? My company has 2 tickets, good seats I'm told, and the person who "won" them cannot go...nor can anyone else in my office. I hate to just let them go to waste so Al or anyone, PM me if interested and I can arrange to get them to you. (I work downtown) Terri

[Jacques Gastreaux]

How 'bout Nats tickets for tonite? My company has 2 tickets, good seats I'm told, and the person who "won" them cannot go...nor can anyone else in my office. I hate to just let them go to waste    so Al or anyone, PM me if interested and I can arrange to get them to you. (I work downtown) Terri

Ha. Can't go, or doesn't want to go in the rain?

[Barbara]

How 'bout Nats tickets for tonite? My company has 2 tickets, good seats I'm told, and the person who "won" them cannot go...nor can anyone else in my office. I hate to just let them go to waste    so Al or anyone, PM me if interested and I can arrange to get them to you. (I work downtown) Terri

WOW! If this isn't a case of "a day late and a dollar short", I don't know what is. I was busy putting tonight's dinner together when you posted this. After last night's game (we got home from HH at Firefly and some more comestibles at Bistro du Coin--hey! it's on the way home and we were on foot) we arrived home in time to check into the eighth inning. Got to see the great comeback. WHAT A GAME!!! I would have risked the weather to go tonight. Oh, well.

All I can say is, the next time somebody's got tickets they can't use, CALL ME (202-483-1792).

Barbara

[Al Dente]

I may have up to 3 extra tickets for tomorrow (Tuesday) night's FIRST PLACE Nats game. If anyone is interested in meeting at Eastern Market metro at 6:30 and heading to the game with me, let me know. Price of ticket= 1 beer for me. I have decent seats looking up the 3rd base line from the 3rd row of the upper deck. They're playing Oakland at 7:05.

I should know later today exactly what the leftover ticket situation is. I'm waiting to hear if my brother, Derrick Dente, can make it to the game.

Apologies in advance should this offer have to be rescinded due to family priorities.

[squidsdc]

supposed to be going to Palena tonite, if all goes according to plan...

[Barbara]

I may have up to 3 extra tickets for tomorrow (Tuesday) night's FIRST PLACE Nats game. If anyone is interested in meeting at Eastern Market metro at 6:30 and heading to the game with me, let me know. Price of ticket= 1 beer for me. I have decent seats looking up the 3rd base line from the 3rd row of the upper deck. They're playing Oakland at 7:05.

I should know later today exactly what the leftover ticket situation is. I'm waiting to hear if my brother, Derrick Dente, can make it to the game.

Apologies in advance should this offer have to be rescinded due to family priorities.

Am I too Late??? Craig and I would LOVE to go.

Barbara

[Nadya]

supposed to be going to Palena tonite, if all goes according to plan...

Me too! Stop by to say hi, please.

[Jacques Gastreaux]

So, it's John Wabeck's birthday. I hear that BdC is rushing in extra supplies.

[Nadya]

So, it's John Wabeck's birthday.  I hear that BdC is rushing in extra supplies.

Ai, mamita. I don't even wanna think about what Saturday night at Le Bureau will be like this time.

[Al Dente]

Ai, mamita.  I don't even wanna think about what Saturday night at Le Bureau will be like this time.

I'm going on a bit of a bachelor party night out Saturday night and we might have to drop in on BdC for our last stop of the evening.

What time are they open until?, When do the amateurs go home? Also, what kind of infraction would one have to commit in order to get kicked out?

[Jacques Gastreaux]

According to the official DR.com calendar, the festivities are this evening: click here.

[Meaghan]

According to the official DR.com calendar, the festivities are this evening:  click here.

A 5,000 gallon tanker hit a donkey on I-66 this morning and flipped.

The driver is reportedly okay, but authorities said most of the unspecified

booze spilled onto the roadway and evaporated.

What a tragedy!

The truck was bound for a delivery on Connecticuit Avenue, but no one was able to confirm where.

Edited June 6, 2005 by Meaghan

[Nadya]

I'm going on a bit of a bachelor party night out Saturday night and we might have to drop in on BdC for our last stop of the evening.

What time are they open until?, When do the amateurs go home? Also, what kind of infraction would one have to commit in order to get kicked out?

Al,

they are open till 2 am or whenever, but fear not - the festivities thereafter typically migrate next door to Timberlakes where more naughtiness ensues until 3 am or so.

And I don't think you get kicked out of BdC. Unless you insist on them cooking the rice you brought with you.

[Al Dente]

Bday boy was spotted at Palena at about 7:30/8pm. He seemed perfectly respectable at the time.

[Al Dente]

I may have up to 3 extra tickets for tomorrow (Tuesday) night's FIRST PLACE Nats game. If anyone is interested in meeting at Eastern Market metro at 6:30 and heading to the game with me, let me know. Price of ticket= 1 beer for me. I have decent seats looking up the 3rd base line from the 3rd row of the upper deck. They're playing Oakland at 7:05.

I should know later today exactly what the leftover ticket situation is. I'm waiting to hear if my brother, Derrick Dente, can make it to the game.

Apologies in advance should this offer have to be rescinded due to family priorities.

I still have 1 ticket left. We (me, my bro, and his wife) will be hitting Sonoma around 5 or 5:30 for some apps and wine beforehand. PM me if you're interested.

[mdt]

Planning on heading into town for dinner tonight. Anyone interested?

Not sure of the destination, but thinking about Hank's, Corduroy, or Palena. Maybe I will even try some scallops...

[jennc]

I was just on the phone making reservations for Minibar, and they told me that there is an opening at the 6pm seating tonight for 2 people. If anyone is interested, you may want to give them a call ASAP.

[Heather]

Planning on heading into town for dinner tonight.  Anyone interested?

Not sure of the destination, but thinking about Hank's, Corduroy, or Palena.  Maybe I will even try some scallops...

I would but I'm heading to Meriweather Post Pavilion tonight. Anyone have any recs near there for snacks and drinks?

[Al Dente]

I would but I'm heading to Meriweather Post Pavilion tonight.  Anyone have any recs near there for snacks and drinks?

Iron Bridge

[alan7147]

Planning on heading into town for dinner tonight.  Anyone interested?

Not sure of the destination, but thinking about Hank's, Corduroy, or Palena.  Maybe I will even try some scallops...

Probably headed to Palena tonight around 8:15-8:30ish.

[squidsdc]

I would but I'm heading to Meriweather Post Pavilion tonight.  Anyone have any recs near there for snacks and drinks?

I'm probably too late to catch you, but AN LOI for Pho and their specials--(I believe it's on Snowden River Pkwy)

[Nadya]

Would anyone like to hit Corduroy tonite? I haven't been forever, and am overdue.

[mdt]

Would anyone like to hit Corduroy tonite?  I haven't been forever, and am overdue.

Softshell crab and beef cheeks...

[DonRocks]

I would but I'm heading to Meriweather Post Pavilion tonight.  Anyone have any recs near there for snacks and drinks?

For future reference, Trattoria e Pizzeria da Enrico in Kings Contrivance Village Center (Guilford Road) is worth the 2-3-mile detour off of Route 29. A divey strip-mall southern Italian place with food better than you'd expect, rumor has it they opened a second location in Dorsey's Search Village Center, and if that's the case, I suspect it won't be as good as the first.

[bookluvingbabe]

Dithering between trying to find parking near Gailo and making my first Grill stop for lunch or sticking with 2 Amy's.

Choices, choices...

I'm also going to stop at the USDA Farmer's Market if it's not pouring around noon.

I figure I need good provisions before I had up to WVA.

Jennifer

[Nadya]

If you get takeout from the Grill, you can park illegally at the entrance and quickly nip in and out. That's what I usually do.

I'd be all over the Grill today, but stayed up really late over sushi last night...have to detox. Sorry.

[shogun]

Would anyone like to hit Corduroy tonite?  I haven't been forever, and am overdue.

Love to, but I'm supposed to see somebody about buying a laptop tonight. If that falls through (still no word from them) I might go.

Wait...GRILL today? But it's [breadline] fish day!

[mdt]

A couple of us are planning on heading over to Sonoma after the cheese tasting this Sunday evening. There are a couple of spots open for my reservation at 8pm, so if you would like to join us please email or PM me.

[Principia]

A couple of us are planning on heading over to Sonoma after the cheese tasting this Sunday evening.  There are a couple of spots open for my reservation at 8pm, so if you would like to join us please email or PM me.

How did the post-Cheesetique outing go?

[mdt]

How did the post-Cheesetique outing go?

Clicky...

[Al Dente]

I'm off to ______________ (insert name of as yet to be determined Metro-accessible restaurant with relatively inexpensive menu and comfortable bar here) this evening. Anyone else looking for some Rockwellian action? I think it should be somewhere not yet reviewed on DR.com.

[FunnyJohn]

I'm off to ______________ (insert name of as yet to be determined Metro-accessible restaurant with relatively inexpensive menu and comfortable bar here) this evening. Anyone else looking for some Rockwellian action? I think it should be somewhere not yet reviewed on DR.com.

Can't do anything tonight, but I am organizing HH at Sonoma on Thursday. Basically my fellow knuckle draggers, but any Rockwellian that feels the whim is invited to join in the general merriment.

[squidsdc]

I'll be at DavidGreggory with my office for drinks and dinner...so can't hookup, but I did notice looking at the menu that they have a pretty nice looking happy hour that goes until 10pm.

I was thinking about stopping by FF tomorrow though, since my hubby needs to work a little late...

(a blip just happened while I was posting...is my monitor going, or did the skin just change from grey to a beige-green color?)

Edited June 14, 2005 by squidsdc

[Jacques Gastreaux]

I'll likely be at the bar at Frirefly for the wine happy hour.

[shogun]

Al: Been to Circle Bistro? Accessible by Metro to Foggy Bottom.

Firefly, Circle Bistro, and DavidGreggory are all fine HH choices in that general area.

Edited to add link to thread.

Edited June 14, 2005 by shogun

[Al Dente]

Al: Been to Circle Bistro? Accessible by Metro to Foggy Bottom. 

I have not. Perhaps I'll give it a whirl.

[mdt]

I have not. Perhaps I'll give it a whirl.

Have you been to Hank's? Granted the bar is SMALL, but I was thinking of heading in for a lobster roll, although I would be up for CB and a Rockwellian outing of sorts.

[Al Dente]

Have you been to Hank's?  Granted the bar is SMALL, but I was thinking of heading in for a lobster roll, although I would be up for CB and a Rockwellian outing of sorts.

I walked into Hank's a couple of weeks ago and attempted to get a view of the bar over the heads of the 200 peeps in front of me. Gave up and went to Komi. But I'll be back.

I'm warming up to this Circle Bistro concept. Hmmmm...

[shogun]

So, Circle Bistro it is?

[mdt]

I walked into Hank's a couple of weeks ago and attempted to get a view of the bar over the heads of the 200 peeps in front of me. Gave up and went to Komi. But I'll be back.

I'm warming up to this Circle Bistro concept. Hmmmm...

Circle Bistro has been reviewed here, how strict were you going to be?

[Al Dente]

Circle Bistro has been reviewed here, how strict were you going to be?

I'm not strict at all. I just gotta make sure my ol' lady isn't going to be strict. Still awaiting a reply from her to see if I can go out and play. Hopefully my recent foray into the laundry room will pay off.

[mdt]

I'm not strict at all. I just gotta make sure my ol' lady isn't going to be strict. Still awaiting a reply from her to see if I can go out and play. Hopefully my recent foray into the laundry room will pay off.

If you get the kitchen pass let us know so we can join you.

[Al Dente]

Kitchen pass granted. I should be there by about 6.

[laniloa]

I'll see you guys at Circle Bistro shortly.

[MelGold]

I actually get to show up for one of these! Schedule's clear & the workday is done - see you soon!

[Jacques Gastreaux]

John Wabeck at Firefly says he will bring out some sparkling wines for Friday's wine happy hour if we can get a small group together to help drink them. Is anyone game?