On a whim, what are you up to?

[goodeats]

Anyone is welcome to join us if youre in the mood to relax and unwind for a Halloween Happy Hour! Friday, October 29th 6ish PM till whenever. Make sure to say hello.

LIMA Lounge

1401 K Street NW

Come and go as you please and feel free to dress to the occasion!

PM me if interested

Bumpity, bump. Hint to those who had a not-so-fun week and for Friday HH revivals!

[Anna Blume]

In 5-10 minutes, heading all the way out to Rockville for an errand that will leave me there come dinnertime. Could head home, or...? Anyone up for Joe's or something like that?

[mame11]

Who knew that there was a DC Whiskey Week. Well, maybe those who follow the drinking board on donrockwell.com... i'm not one of them.

Tonight at Bourbon there is a massive whiskey tasting including some from High West that I had last night at an informative event at the Tabard Inn. The event tonight at Bourbon/Adams Morgan begins at 8:30... hope other rockwellians will attend!

[deangold]

Heading over to Sichuan Pavillion at 7:30. Anyone is welcome to join us. WIth a wimp {Kay} so it wont all be ass burn hot.

[Mrs. B]

Heading over to Sichuan Pavillion at 7:30. Anyone is welcome to join us. WIth a wimp {Kay} so it wont all be ass burn hot.

Dang, wish I'd seen this sooner Dean. Given the weather, a little ass burn might have been in order!

[Heather]

Is anyone up for a little holiday cheer tonight?

[DanielK]

Dropping off the last of the holiday visitors at Dulles tomorrow at 11am. Anyone up for lunch in NoVa?

[squidsdc]

We'll be celebrating just a few hours early today. Palena Cafe at 1:30-Come on by if in the neighborhood!

[marketfan]

We'll be celebrating just a few hours early today. Palena Cafe at 1:30-Come on by if in the neighborhood!

Coincidence. we were there as well, arrived just before 2 pm.

[squidsdc]

Coincidence. we were there as well, arrived just before 2 pm.

Well then, a belated hello! We actually arrived late due to traffic and were there just before 2 as well. I think we were the last to leave, however. Also spotted hillvalley enjoying a lunch there.

Another fine meal enjoyed, and once again I am overstuffed. We shared the bread basket, I ordered the Pork Frittes, and Mr. S had the Cobia with sunchokes and (can't recall the entire prep) Mine came with a salad and Mr. S ordered one for an app. I am always pleasantly surprised by the amazing flavors that just a "salad" can deliver, when done the right way. . Ordered the brussell sprouts, which had to be substituted at the last minute. The broccolini that was brought out instead was unfortunately too smoky from the wood grill to eat by itself. When eaten with the meat though it was a very fine combo. I'm too sleepy from the food to recall all the details but we will definitely return to try some pizza and/or panini for a lighter lunch. Today was not only a belated semi-birthday celebration, but it was our lunch AND dinner so we ordered a bit on the heavier side. (cross posted in the Palena Cafe thread)

[hillvalley]

Coincidence. we were there as well, arrived just before 2 pm.

I thought that was you!

[ktmoomau]

Stopping by Eventide Lounge after work, a friend is meeting up with me there later. Will probably be there around 6:45 ish if anyone would like to join.

[xcanuck]

Spawn and I are hitting the bar at RtC today sometime between 5:30 and 6:00pm.

I'll be the one holding the bourbon. Oh, wait....that won't help...

I'll be the one with food all over his shirt.

[Heather]

Mommy needs gin. What a day.

[Flavortown]

As we all know full well, snow inspires drinking, and eating can't be far behind. So, in case anybody's experiencing the same compulsions, I'll be heading over to the bar at 2 Amy's around 7 for a few drinks and a bite.

[Rhone1998]

Thinking of hitting the bar at the new Ardeo/Bardeo for a drink and a light (or not so light) bite after work tonight, maybe 6ish. Come join me!

[1000yregg]

I'm trekking down from Baltimore for a show at the Red Palace tonight- I'm thinking about trying the Atlas Room tonight around 6:30- anyone want to come?

[Xochitl10]

Planning to have a post-performance tipple at the Round Robin a little after 5. I'll be the one in kimono.

[1000yregg]

I'm considering braving the cherry blossom crowds tomorrow to do a little food truck safari at the SW Waterfront festival.

They invited CapMac (@CapMacDC), Curbside Cupcakes (@curbsidecupcake), DC Slices (@dcslices), District Taco (@districttaco), Eat Wonky (@eatwonky), Fojol Bros. (@fojolbros), Red Hook Lobster Truck (@lobstertruckDC), Sidewalk Sweetsations (@SidewalkSweetsations), & Tasty Kabob (@TastyKabob).

Hope to get there around midday.

[mdt]

So HH at Fiola going to be happening today?

[jparrott]

So HH at Fiola going to be happening today?

I'm out.

[Flavortown]

Hitting up the bar at Palena in about a half hour. Say hi if you're around.

[Choirgirl21]

Because the spontaneity seems to have gone out of here, anyone interested in eating somewhere Wednesday evening? I'm going to have to make finalizing plans last minute, but the thought is there and assuming work goes well, I'm planning to be somewhere eating something.

[thistle]

I hope I can remember to scrape up some quick meals today, I'm watching the closing arguments of the Casey Anthony trial. Besides being a food buff, I'm interested in crime, & I've been following on Websleuths from the beginning. It's fascinating to see how the legal process works....

[thistle]

Had a quesadilla & guacamole for lunch- if you're wondering, I've believed she was guilty from the first time I heard her speak, but I am in awe of her lying & believe that she will get a lesser sentence than she deserves, unfortunately...

[monavano]

Had a quesadilla & guacamole for lunch- if you're wondering, I've believed she was guilty from the first time I heard her speak, but I am in awe of her lying & believe that she will get a lesser sentence than she deserves, unfortunately...

+1

I was watching as I made a soup and braise. Holy macaroni, that Baez can talk a blue streak!

This has been utterly fascinating, from the lies to the drama to the antics.

[thistle]

I called it, but I didn't think it would be this bad...

[DonRocks]

First time I laughed out loud all day (rated R, not suitable for children under 17, etc.).

PS - It's about time this On a Whim thread gets rockin'.

[DonRocks]

Michael Landrum is opening his new restaurant tonight at 6 PM. It's at 1650 Wilson Blvd (across the street from Ray's Hell Burger), and there's free validated parking in the apartment garage (entrance on N. Pierce Street).

The name is top secret, but it will offer meat, fish, and vegetable dishes. No burgers are going to be served (yet).

There is a liquor license, so drinks are a go. It will have a bar setting, so ultra-casual is perfectly fine. As for prices, according to Michael, "people won't have to run to the bank before coming." Credit cards will be accepted.

That is all.

[jparrott]

Smooth Ambler Distillery from West Virginia presents a (free) tasting of vodka, gin, white whiskey, and a little bit of aged bourbon TONIGHT at Jack Rose, 6-10pm. Also, (non-free) cocktails!

Full disclosure blah blah blah blah.

[goodeats]

The very short answer is we're not changing the bar menu anytime soon. (other than the dishes which change as the menu changes.)

Hopefully, knowing that wont stop anyone that was planning on coming in, but I have this memory from my childhood of these furniture stores that would post "going out of business clearance sale" for years, and didn't think it would be right for anyone to rush in under false pretense.

The long answer has to do with changing the dining room menu from 3 courses to 4 courses, always trying to improve etc....

We're not going to change anything until we're convinced that what we would change is better than what we're currently doing. We're not at that point.

Hooray!

Well, does anyone want to meetup on Friday? Just in case? :-)

[Pat]

Tomorrow I'm meeting some people at the Hawk'n'Dove ca. 4:30 - 5 until whenever* to pay last respects. Anyone who would like to join is welcome.

They shut down at the end of service Sunday.

*For me that won't be past 7.

[DanielK]

Well, does anyone want to meetup on Friday?

I'm in.

[DonRocks]

I'm in.

(Just a reminder ... they only serve the bar menu at the bar, i.e., everyone will be sitting in a line. I advise getting there fairly early, as it's getting more crowded these days. If you get them a head count, it might be helpful).

[mdt]

(Just a reminder ... they only serve the bar menu at the bar, i.e., everyone will be sitting in a line. I advise getting there fairly early, as it's getting more crowded these days. If you get them a head count, it might be helpful).

And the nice thing is that if there is a wait you can grab a cocktail and the staff keeps tabs on who is next and gets you a seat without the usual bar seat scramble. YMMV, but this has happened to me on two occasions in the past.

Would love to join you, but seeing the Capital Steps that night, perhaps a post show dinner here may be in order.

[DanielK]

Would love to join you, but seeing the Capital Steps that night, perhaps a post show dinner here may be in order.

You won't make it - kitchen closes at 9:30 (including the bar), and your show isn't over until 9:30.

[ktmoomau]

Hello All,

Ericandblueboy and Wife, Sthitch and Wife and I will be having dinner at Passage to India Saturday at 6:00 pm. My husband cannot attend and we now have a spot (or maybe two I can check), which is open. Please find the menu below. Only requirement is that you have a good sense of humor, as well I can only speak for myself , am rather sarcastic and opinionated. Please PM if interested.

Menu:

Appetizer:

1.5 orders Lamb Liver Masala

1.5 orders Chicken Tikka Malai

1.5 orders Curried Calamari stirfied

1.5 orders Uttappam (rice pancakes)

Entrees:

Dungeness Crab Masala

1.5 orders Salli Boti Jardaloo

1.5 orders Shorshe Bata Maach (fish with fresh mustard cooked wrapped in banana leaf)

1.5 orders Doi Murgi (chicken breast with cinnamaon-clove-cardamom

1 order Palkachi Bhaji (spinach cooked with buttermilk and crushed peanuts)

1 order Bhopli Mirchi - Aloo Peethi (bell peppers and potatoes with caramelized gram flour)

Rice and any breads that you prefer.

[Ericandblueboy]

Dungeness Crab Masala

1.5 orders Salli Boti Jardaloo

The crabs will be fresh, in the shell. They will be cracked so you can basically eat them with your hands and teeth, but you might want to bring crab crackers.

The Salli Boti Jardaloo is "a Parsi (Persian) specialty where the lamb is cooked with apricots and vinegar, served topped with straw potatoes."

[Ericandblueboy]

We definitely have enough food for 2 additional people. Please PM me before 1 p.m. (at which point I'm going to get 1 or 2 crabs, depending on whether anyone responds).

[Ferhat Yalcin]

From this week's newsletter - made me laugh:

me too

[DanielK]

me too

At your place, he ate his sandwich, half of his sister's, and most of our 3 sides. And then a snack when he got home.

Make sure you let me know when Fishnet has an all-you-can-eat.

[deangold]

At your place, he ate his sandwich, half of his sister's, and most of our 3 sides. And then a snack when he got home.

Make sure you let me know when Fishnet has an all-you-can-eat.

I remember the last time he ordered he Kid's menu... he ate all your dinner too!

[Ferhat Yalcin]

Daniel,

Are you torturing him, like not giving him any food for few days and locking him up in the basement??

[Joe H]

Courtney Saunders is a hairstylist (for both men and women) who comes to your house, and is willing to travel in the DC/VA/MD area. She can do all sorts of things from simple kids' cuts to color, perm, and whatnot, to full-scale bridal party stuff. She is also very nice, hardworking and professional. Website is here, rate sheet is here.

I hereby disclose:

* that my wife has become a friend of Courtney's, but I can also say that everyone to whom my wife has recommended Courtney has been very pleased; and

* that if you saw me in person you would not think that you should take hairstyle advice from me, but I do have a very good sense of what well-styled hair looks like (I just don't care whether it's on my head).

Sam Heldman

"that if you saw me in person you would not think that you should take hairstyle advice"

The same could/would/should be said about me. A pleasure to read. I should note that a few months ago I bought a particularly nice handmode comb in Koln and wondered if I really had a need for it...

[DanielK]

I remember the last time he ordered he Kid's menu... he ate all your dinner too!

Yeah, and he was TEN when that happened.

Daniel,

Are you torturing him, like not giving him any food for few days and locking him up in the basement??

Here, I fixed your post:

Are you torturing him, like not giving him any food for few days hours

<for those that haven't met my kid, he's 14, nearly 6' tall, and about 200 lbs>

[DonRocks]

"Don't ever hang your hopes on something with a loose screw."

(I want credit for coining this phrase!)

[jayandstacey]

And much like Barney, do we really need to discuss Thomas Kinkade?

Sorry. Don had linked to his story regarding Miracle Whip. I thought the gloves were off

[deangold]

News flash, Barney smothered in Miracle Whip. Millions of parents with brain cells left rejoice! Those without stare at Thomas Kinkade paintings and are happy too!

[jayandstacey]

News flash, Barney smothered in Miracle Whip. Millions of parents with brain cells left rejoice! Those without stare at Thomas Kinkade paintings and are happy too!

Ok, I get it, Kinkade has nothing to do with this topic. His art was just "bad" but he wasn't necessarily deceptive. It is an insult to the late Mr. Kinkade to compare him with the kobe sellers in the US.

[deangold]

I insulted Miracle Whip too ya know! Just sayin.

Wiki

Some seem to disagree. He seems to have trademarked another's saying as his own.

[DonRocks]

I insulted Miracle Whip too ya know! Just sayin.

Wiki

Some seem to disagree. He seems to have trademarked another's saying as his own.

Before we get too far off-topic, I remember attending a Neil Simon play on Broadway once, and the Playbill biography had the chutzpah to say 'the only serious rival to Neil Simon as a playwright is William Shakespeare.' Hoo, boy.

[jayandstacey]

Before we get too far off-topic, I remember attending a Neil Simon play on Broadway once, and the Playbill biography had the chutzpah to say 'the only serious rival to Neil Simon as a playwright is William Shakespeare.' Hoo, boy.

Was it better than Cats?

I insulted Miracle Whip too ya know! Just sayin.

Wiki

Some seem to disagree. He seems to have trademarked another's saying as his own.

seems kobe seller-like, doesn't he?

I heard a radio ad touting Dunkin Donut's new "artisian bagels" - wouldn't Dunkin Donut bagels, almost tautologically, be not artisan? But unlike Kobe, there isn't an area in Japan called "artisan" that also makes bagels that are very good but who's name is constantly devlaued by others.

I didn't know anything about Kobe before this thread...but my takeaway, unfortunately, includes a little less trust of the high-end restaraunt business. At a minimum, I know to avoid places hawking Kobe beef.

[deangold]

That CHuck Jones, now he could write an opera!

[DonRocks]

Level one, easy, level two, tougher, level three - *very* difficult. It helps to have your sound on as a warning mechanism.

Maze

[squidsdc]

Level one, easy, level two, tougher, level three - *very* difficult. It helps to have your sound on as a warning mechanism.

Maze

you got me. thanks so much for that warning..!

[DonRocks]

you got me. thanks so much for that warning..!

Matt got me, too.

[DonRocks]

Well, I think I'll make sure Matt is studying for his math final, take out my contacts, get ready for bed, open a beer, and begin replying to the 46 unread PMs in my inbox.

[DonRocks]

Oh my God!

[thistle]

I think I've heard enough of 'Generals Gone Wild'

[DonRocks]

If I had just found $10,000 lying in the street, I would not be happier than I am right now!

[DonRocks]

Not sure where to put this, so here it is. I am much less inclined to participate knowing that even innocuous posts will be edited by a moderator (Don?) with no warning or notice. I do not like having my words and possibly my intent changed by someone behind the scenes. If asked, I will make necessary changes for clarity or explain my intentions. But just deleting things, well...it makes me wonder how many of my other posts have been edited and I just didn't go back to them to notice. Signing off now.

The only post of yours that has been edited, deleted, or changed in any way is this one that I'm quoting - because as always, you come back for a few weeks, then the one-line posts start to turn "tough," then when nobody responds to them you get snide, and then when nobody pays attention to that you become downright toxic because you don't get 100% of the attention here. I can't count the number of times you have tried to damage this community with your self-centered attempts at drama and immersing yourself in this perverse fantasy of being The Victim, and I'm not going to let it happen again. I have *NO* idea what you're talking about, and at this point I couldn't care less.

[bettyjoan]

Alrighty, I know this is last minute and somewhat lame, but I am tired of not having tech support at work and I miss my husband and I am sick of scarfing leftover (crummy) pizza alone in my apartment. If anyone is up for a whim anytime soon, I am game - I am definitely starting to feel the pangs of loneliness, and some nice social interaction with fabulous DR folks would help, I'm sure. In Rosslyn, but will travel...

[Rhone1998]

I think I'm going to take my son to try Panda Gourmet on New York Ave today for lunch, around 11:30/11:45 or so. Anyone want to join us?

http://www.donrockwell.com/index.php?/topic/19490-panda-gourmet-szechuan-specialists-in-the-langdon-days-inn-new-york-avenue-and-bladensburg-road-ne/

[DonRocks]

Hey Chefs! What are you doing Saturday night?

Oh.

You're working?

Hmm.

Well ... thank God.

[DaveO]

Suffering at the moment from last nights cocktailing

[Nick Palermo]

About 180 so far

[DaveO]

As I said before, Yogi Berra is now on the clock....

Oh gawd.  i wish you wouldn't say that.  It gives me the creeps.

[DonRocks]

Oh gawd.  i wish you wouldn't say that.  It gives me the creeps.

Likewise - gosh, let's not discuss such things.

[Al Dente]

Where's the whimming?

It's been THREE YEARS since someone posted here?

[DonRocks]

11 minutes ago, Al Dente said:

Where's the whimming?

It's been THREE YEARS since someone posted here?

This is an Evergreen community.

[Pool Boy]

Wishing I did not have to work tomorrow.

[arlingtonkabob]

On 3/15/2018 at 9:19 PM, Pool Boy said:

Wishing I did not have to work tomorrow.

You may be off if this snow they're talking about hits tonight into tomorrow

[DonRocks]

On 4/17/2005 at 11:05 AM, Guest All Dented said:

This unmoderated, unedited thread can be used by anyone and everyone who wants to get together for dinner, meet for a drink after work, rabblerouse, cavort and just enjoy the pleasures of each others company.

Feel free to post here as often as you'd like!

On 3/14/2018 at 10:05 AM, Al Dente said:

Where's the whimming?

It's been THREE YEARS since someone posted here?

You must have scared them off.

I do wish there was some way I could alert people that others live near them, but I can't do that without violating my privacy pledge.

Maybe we could start a bulletin board so people could post their neighborhoods? I could maintain it like the way I do with the Oldest Restaurants threads (sorted by member name within neighborhood) - having a master list at the top. I could also make it so only power users can see the list, so people won't need to worry about it being on Google or anything.

Many people have developed life-long friendships by meeting here - one pair of friends even got married after meeting here. 😲

[Ericandblueboy]

If you’re eating out and you want fellow DR friends to stop by and say hi - just post here with your dining out plans.

This weekend we’ll be visiting Union Market on Saturday 10-12ish, and have brunch at Officina on Sunday @ 11:30.

[curiouskitkatt]

36 minutes ago, Ericandblueboy said:

If you’re eating out and you want fellow DR friends to stop by and say hi - just post here with your dining out plans.

This Weekend we’ll be visiting Union Market on Saturday 10-12ish, and have brunch at Officina on Sunday @ 11:30.

This post sparks so much joy.

[Ericandblueboy]

Anyone else hitting the Voltaggios’ new brostaurant tonight?  I hear it specializes in broysters and other brofood from the Chesapeake.  We’ll probably have drinks at Daniel Brolud’s place beforehand.

[curiouskitkatt]

On 3/29/2019 at 11:42 AM, Ericandblueboy said:

Anyone else hitting the Voltaggios’ new brostaurant tonight?  I hear it specializes in broysters and other brofood from the Chesapeake.  We’ll probably have drinks at Daniel Brolud’s place beforehand.

Looks like someone is a fan of the return of the Voltaggio Brothers

[Ericandblueboy]

Does anyone have info on Cane, the new Trini restaurant with Peter Prime?

ETA:  soft opening tonight and tomorrow at 5:30.

[Ericandblueboy]

ETA: Plans scrapped.

[DonRocks]

On 6/11/2019 at 10:09 AM, Ericandblueboy said:

ETA: Plans scrapped.

😱🙂

[squidsdc]

Las minute--If anyone is around town tonight, I find myself possibly waiting for Mr. S while he has a dinner meeting at Joe's Stone Crab. I was thinking of hanging out in the bar and getting a bite and wait for him, if anyone would like to join? I'm also game to go elsewhere nearby... (He just texted me about this-originally thought his meeting was Wednesday so I would have made plans sooner!)