On a whim, what are you up to?

cjsadler · July 26, 2005

Tell me more about this, if you don't mind....... (subject A places his arm out to be twisted.)

Every Tues, from 6-11. Half-price on all Belgian beers (they usually have about 6 different ones), downstairs in the basement/fake cavern (complete with fake stalagmites). Should be nice and cool down there.

My father has some record that's "Bob Jablonski (or whatever forgotten jazz guy it is) Live at the Bohemian Caverns, 1959" and the cover of the record shows the cavern looking pretty much like it does today.

CrescentFresh · July 26, 2005

Every Tues, from 6-11. Half-price on all Belgian beers (they usually have about 6 different ones), downstairs in the basement/fake cavern (complete with fake stalagmites). Should be nice and cool down there.
My father has some record that's "Bob Jablonski (or whatever forgotten jazz guy it is) Live at the Bohemian Caverns, 1959" and the cover of the record shows the cavern looking pretty much like it does today.

Thank you. I will present the idea to "She Who Suggested We Go To BDC After Work Today." I suspect that with the high ceiling and glass front at BDC, it won't be too cool in there.

When done with beers, there's a great $10.50 pork chop platter across the street, too!

Edited July 26, 2005 by CrescentFresh

squidsdc · July 26, 2005

Tuesdays at Bohemian Caverns
I've been to this at least one Tuesday of my life. It's a nice surprise if you can get there without sweating too much.

The new metro "circulator" crosstown bus may be of some help in getting one to a closer metro, as the Cavern is on the Green Line---and it's only $1.

bilrus · July 26, 2005

Cavern is on the Green

Cavern on the Green is for tourists.

Al Dente · July 26, 2005

Every Tues, from 6-11. Half-price on all Belgian beers (they usually have about 6 different ones), downstairs in the basement/fake cavern (complete with fake stalagmites). Should be nice and cool down there.
My father has some record that's "Bob Jablonski (or whatever forgotten jazz guy it is) Live at the Bohemian Caverns, 1959" and the cover of the record shows the cavern looking pretty much like it does today.

I love Belgian beers, but I'm not in a beer mood. I'm thinking of a Mojito at Cafe Atlantico. Maybe have a bite of something deconstructed and inhale a truffled napkin or two.

shogun · July 26, 2005

I think I'm going to drive out to Old Dominion Brewery to have my growlers filled while I still have my uncle's car.

Jacques Gastreaux · July 26, 2005

And I think I'll have to stop by Firefly after work to make sure their AC is still blowing cold air towards the bar.

alan7147 · July 26, 2005

I love Belgian beers, but I'm not in a beer mood. I'm thinking of a Mojito at Cafe Atlantico. Maybe have a bite of something deconstructed and inhale a truffled napkin or two.

I was thinking of a squirt or two of something from a syringe would sound good.

bilrus · July 26, 2005

I was thinking of a squirt or two of something from a syringe would sound good.

Heroin?

Actually nothing says "YUM!" like stuff from a syringe.

alan7147 · July 26, 2005

Heroin?
Actually nothing says "YUM!" like stuff from a syringe.

If Heroin consists of liquid lobster something or other

hillvalley · July 28, 2005

Last week at Corduroy we came up with a solution to the how do new people find the DR.com'ers at Happy Hours problem.

From now on a "regular" will let the host/bar tender/manager know that we are there and they should send anyone who asks for the DonRockwell group our way. That will keep people from having to toast to Don every half hour and allow new people a somewhat discrete way to figure out which group of winos they are looking for.

If a Happy Hour occurs at Firefly or Corduroy, where we are well known and usually liked, please do not hesitate to ask for the manager to point you in the right direction.

Hopefully this will make it easier for new people to find us. Everyone is always welcome. Please let me know if you have any other questions or suggestions.

FunnyJohn · July 28, 2005

Last week at Corduroy we came up with a solution to the how do new people find the DR.com'ers at Happy Hours problem.
From now on a "regular" will let the host/bar tender/manager know that we are there and they should send anyone who asks for the DonRockwell group our way. That will keep people from having to toast to Don every half hour and allow new people a somewhat discrete way to figure out which group of winos they are looking for.

If a Happy Hour occurs at Firefly or Corduroy, where we are well known and usually liked, please do not hesitate to ask for the manager to point you in the right direction.

Hopefully this will make it easier for new people to find us. Everyone is always welcome. Please let me know if you have any other questions or suggestions.

I still like the idea of a secret handshake or some kind of high sign we could periodically emit -- something like pulling twice on our ear lobe or stroking our chin ostentatiously or touching the tip of our nose with the tip of our tongue...

Edited July 28, 2005 by FunnyJohn

CrescentFresh · July 28, 2005

I still like the idea of a secret handshake or some kind of high sign we could periodically emit -- something like pulling twice on our ear lobe or stroking our chin ostentatiously or touching the tip of our nose with the tip of our tongue...

And I still like the idea of toasting every half hour.

mdt · July 28, 2005

And I still like the idea of toasting every half hour.

TO ROCKS!

Heather · July 28, 2005

TO ROCKS!

Rock on!

CrescentFresh · July 28, 2005

TO ROCKS!

Jeeez, Mike. You at it already!!???

mdt · July 28, 2005

Jeeez, Mike. You at it already!!???

It is 5pm somewhere!

FunnyJohn · July 28, 2005

Tripoli, Libya is one place. But I think it's a dry country -- in more than one way

bookluvingbabe · July 28, 2005

I'm taking tomorrow off to read Harry Potter. I must however eat lunch at some point.

Options--

1) Lunch grill at Gaileo

2) Pizza at 2 Amy's

3) I failed to have Oysters at Firefly with the in-laws....

Anyone planning to hit any of these establishments Friday between noon and one or so?

I promise to put the book down and over come my overwhelming shyness.

Jennifer

MelGold · July 28, 2005

For all you beer lovers out there who are willing to cross the river into Old Town, tonight is Firkin Thursday at Vermilion.

Long and short: During tonight's happy hour we are featuring a firkin of Dogfish Head's 90 Min India Pale Ale - described to me as extremely hoppy with a slight sweetness and smooth finish. I can't wait to pull a pint at 6 PM.

Chef Beard is offering up two specials on the lounge menu to pair - beer battered fish "sticks" with chipotle coleslaw & a soft pretzel with spicy mustard. Tapping is at 6PM so I'll be there around then - PM me if you're coming.

Cheers!

Edited July 28, 2005 by MelGold

mdt · July 28, 2005

I'm taking tomorrow off to read Harry Potter. I must however eat lunch at some point.
Options--

1) Lunch grill at Gaileo

2) Pizza at 2 Amy's

3) I failed to have Oysters at Firefly with the in-laws....

Anyone planning to hit any of these establishments Friday between noon and one or so?

I promise to put the book down and over come my overwhelming shyness.

Jennifer

I was thinking of taking a very long lunch (okay 1/2 day off) tomorrow and was thinking of hitting the grill...

jm chen · July 28, 2005

I'm taking tomorrow off to read Harry Potter. I must however eat lunch at some point.
Options--

1) Lunch grill at Gaileo

2) Pizza at 2 Amy's

3) I failed to have Oysters at Firefly with the in-laws....

Anyone planning to hit any of these establishments Friday between noon and one or so?

Jennifer

I am strongly considering making my maiden voyage to the Grill tomorrow. Totally slipped my mind on Wednesday until I was already seated with a coworker at Sign of the Whale. Pfft.

FunnyJohn · July 28, 2005

I am strongly considering making my maiden voyage to the Grill tomorrow. Totally slipped my mind on Wednesday until I was already seated with a coworker at Sign of the Whale. Pfft.

I thought the Grill was not going to be open until the return of Roberto. Did I miss something?

Edited to say I guess Roberto is back (just looked at the other thread)

Edited July 28, 2005 by FunnyJohn

bookluvingbabe · July 28, 2005

I'll be there noonish on Friday with a copy of Harry in tow, probably in a St. Louis Cardinals t-shirt.

Jennifer

jm chen · July 28, 2005

I will probably be at the Grill in the same timeframe as BLB, unless work gets crazy at the wrong time. Despite what my username suggests, I am a tall white girl with red eyeglasses.

The frames, not the lenses.

Jael

Tweaked · July 28, 2005

I plan on hitting the grill as well, but probably will head over for the late shift.

JLK · July 28, 2005

I'll be having dinner with a friend at Sonoma tonight. Anyone else planning to be in the general vicinity?

brr · July 28, 2005

I was not only planning on being in the vicinity, I was also planning on being at Sonoma......until I realized the freakin DC United v Chelsea game is at FedEx field instead of RFK....needless to say I am not happy about schlepping out to Landover

bilrus · July 28, 2005

I was not only planning on being in the vicinity, I was also planning on being at Sonoma......until I realized the freakin DC United v Chelsea game is at FedEx field instead of RFK....needless to say I am not happy about schlepping out to Landover

At least you won't have to hear DC United bitch about the pitch.

Heather · July 29, 2005

I might give Dino a try tonight. As early as possible.

MelGold · July 29, 2005

Last call for anyone willing to brave the potential rain and head out to Wolf Trap with a small group of us tonight. Wine, cheese, meats/pate, and homemade desserts are already packed and ready to go...

Anyone, anyone...Bueller...

laniloa · July 29, 2005

Last call for anyone willing to brave the potential rain and head out to Wolf Trap with a small group of us tonight. Wine, cheese, meats/pate, and homemade desserts are already packed and ready to go...
Anyone, anyone...Bueller...

c'mon, a little rain is good for the soul...join us!

Buckinghamilton · July 29, 2005

Last call for anyone willing to brave the potential rain and head out to Wolf Trap with a small group of us tonight. Wine, cheese, meats/pate, and homemade desserts are already packed and ready to go...
Anyone, anyone...Bueller...

Dinerboy and I were planning to, but now he's sounding sick...

Still, there's a chance we'll be there. I think we're going to play it by ear.

If we make it, what sould we bring?

MelGold · July 29, 2005

We're seriously lacking something relatively healthy (fruits & veggies)...perhaps bring something like that along?

Jacques Gastreaux · July 29, 2005

HH anyone? FF? Corduroy?

jparrott · July 29, 2005

I was just thinking the same thing myself...I just finished sleeping off a red-eye (which was delayed at my connection at hot, smelly, no-wireless-but-we-got-slots Las Vegas McCarron International...)

Heather · July 29, 2005

Isn't everyone going to sit in the rain at Wolf Trap tonight?

mdt · July 29, 2005

HH anyone? FF? Corduroy?

I am going to need a 'quick' dinner before heading out of town tonight so I am game.

CrescentFresh · July 29, 2005

HH anyone? FF? Corduroy?

Tonight it's the couch, some pizza, and clearing out a massively full Tivo!

shogun · July 29, 2005

I could handle some Firefly!

Jacques Gastreaux · July 29, 2005

Corduory at say around 6'ish?

jparrott · July 29, 2005

Works for me.

mdt · July 29, 2005

Ditto...

Stretch · July 29, 2005

I saw mdt out dining on polenta crostini with salt cod puree this very afternoon and all I got was this lousy glass of hefeweisen.

(Actually, the beer was pretty good.)

Pat · July 29, 2005

Corduory at say around 6'ish?

Maybe I'll wave as I go by. We'll be there at 7:30 for dinner.

dcfoodie · July 31, 2005

As usual, I will be going to 2Amys tonight if anyone is interested.

johnb · August 1, 2005

I previously posted this on the TemptAsian thread but it was probably mostly missed, so I'll do it here too. Anyway, several of us are meeting at Temptasian every Tuesday lunchtime (12:30) until Labor Day to work our way through the Chinese menu. If you're interested and would like to join us you're very welcome. The only rule is we mostly are ordering things we haven't tried previously. Last week 10 showed and early indications are we will have that many again (with luck).

The restaurant is the new venue of Peter Chang, previously the head chef at the acclaimed China Star.

No need to e-mail---just show up. The restaurant is on Little River Turnpike immediately west of 395, south side of LRT behind the Exxon station. No public transportation so it's drive only.

Heather · August 2, 2005

This is not entirely on topic, but I have two tickets for the Dodgers-Nationals game tonight (baseline box) I'm not using and would be happy to get rid of if anyone is interested. I am going, so would be happy to meet whoever wants them at RFK to hand them over. So (more on topic) if you've been looking for an excuse to try Sonoma or Belga this might be a opportunity to have a nice meal on the way to the ball game.

Of course, if any DR.com folks are already going to be there I'd be happy to meet up at RFK for a beer before or during the game. :wub: And, I might be willing to go somewhere after the game - or even leave early if the Dodgers are getting spanked - to drown my sorrows. Probably BdC since it is a.) open late and b.) close to Metro.

Edited August 2, 2005 by Heather

laniloa · August 2, 2005

For "Restaurant Week" last night, I created my own three-course menu at Eve, with the goal of coming in under the $30.05 three-course menus that participating restaurants are currently offering

This sounds like a fabulous meal (even if he skipped dessert) and I'm inspired to duplicate the attempt. Anyone else up for the challenge on Thursday?

jparrott · August 3, 2005

Those of you who I've informed of a tasting tomorrow night at Rick's...just wait one darn minute. There may be a postponement. Watch this space.

shogun · August 3, 2005

I'm thinking about* dropping in to Bistro Bis for RW dinner at the bar tomorrow or Friday. Anybody want to come? Date and time flexible.

* After proper consultation, of course

MelGold · August 3, 2005

I'm thinking about* dropping in to Bistro Bis for RW dinner at the bar tomorrow or Friday. Anybody want to come? Date and time flexible.
* After proper consultation, of course

I'm around Friday - family dinner out in the burbs tomorrow night...

bilrus · August 3, 2005

I'm thinking about* dropping in to Bistro Bis for RW dinner at the bar tomorrow or Friday. Anybody want to come? Date and time flexible.
* After proper consultation, of course

Before you go, you should call either now or later this evening to see what their menu offernings are.

FunnyJohn · August 3, 2005

I'm thinking about* dropping in to Bistro Bis for RW dinner at the bar tomorrow or Friday. Anybody want to come? Date and time flexible.
* After proper consultation, of course

I could consider joining up with you on Friday. Hmmm Bistro Bis during August recess -- probably won't be too cluttered up with high powered politicos so if there are enough of us interested in dinner we might even get a table. Is Nadya gonna be working then?

Edited August 3, 2005 by FunnyJohn

Ferhat Yalcin · August 3, 2005

Before you go, you should call either now or later this evening to see what their menu offernings are.

make sure you call Nadya around 6.30 pm and ask if they have any kind of sauce for their chicken

Nadya · August 3, 2005

I could consider joining up with you on Friday. Hmmm Bistro Bis during August recess -- probably won't be too cluttered up with high powered politicos so if there are enough of us interested in dinner we might even get a table. Is Nadya gonna be working then?

Nadya will be working tonight and tomorrow night. On Friday night, she will be enjoying her very own RW dinner - the only exception made after careful deliberation to overrule blanket boycotting of other RW venues.

So....Ferhat baby, whatchy'all cookin' for Restaurant Week??

Yeah, you guessed right. That's where

No need to answer, really :wub:

Ferhat Yalcin · August 3, 2005

Nadya will be working tonight and tomorrow night. On Friday night, she will be enjoying her very own RW dinner - the only exception made after careful deliberation to overrule blanket boycotting of other RW venues.
So....Ferhat baby, whatchy'all cookin' for Restaurant Week??

Yeah, you guessed right. That's where

No need to answer, really

I`ll make sure we have a seat for you or 2...

shogun · August 3, 2005

Anybody know anything about happy hour at Smith and Wollensky? It sounds like I'm heading over there tomorrow with some people from the library. Seemed like an odd choice, but apparently they do a good job, however I can't find any details...

Barbara · August 4, 2005

I have had lovely business lunches there. Some tables are quieter than others but I would recommend it over any other place in the area for this particular purpose.
Also, yay! Just confirmed with crackers that I will be attending my first-ever DR.com event on Saturday at Corduroy, so I'll be able to put those menu suggestions from a couple of pages ago into practice myself!

I will be very happy to meet you. Craig and I will be there with bells on.

jparrott · August 4, 2005

No tasting. Stay tuned for one late this month in Vienna.

mdt · August 4, 2005

This sounds like a fabulous meal (even if he skipped dessert) and I'm inspired to duplicate the attempt. Anyone else up for the challenge on Thursday?

You still planning on this? What time?

Tweaked · August 4, 2005

I'll be there too, sans bells.

Jacques Gastreaux · August 4, 2005

Johnny Rooks tells me that he will be pouring Chateau Coup Roses this evening at happy hour. I plan to stop by to sample it. 6'ish.

Stretch · August 4, 2005

I'll be there too, sans balls.

I didn't know you were getting married. Congratulations!

jparrott · August 4, 2005

Johnny Rooks tells me that he will be pouring Chateau Coup Roses this evening at happy hour. I plan to stop by to sample it. 6'ish.

Twist my arm. I might go to Eve later too. RW may be great, but it's nice to have some other options.

laniloa · August 4, 2005

You still planning on this? What time?

Yes. I'm shooting for 6:30. With the day I'm having, it might turn out more like noon.

JLK · August 4, 2005

Some friends and I are stopping at Helix for drinks before dinner at Nora. If anyone else is there, make sure to toast "To Rocks" loud enough so that I can hear you.

mdt · August 5, 2005

Anybody HHing tonight? Not sure what we are doing for dinner, but probably a non-RW spot so it will not be too hectic.

jparrott · August 5, 2005

There's always Firefly. Not sure if I can make it, though I'm downtown (and thirsty) now.

alan7147 · August 5, 2005

Either Firefly or Dino for dinner tonight for us

Heather · August 5, 2005

I have been dealing with recalcitrant school administration all day and could use a drink or 2. :wub:

Edited August 5, 2005 by Heather

Jacques Gastreaux · August 9, 2005

I'm heading over to Firefly for a glass of wine or two after work. I hear that jparrot may be there as well. Anyone else?

shogun · August 9, 2005

Present!

mdt · August 9, 2005

I'm heading over to Firefly for a glass of wine or two after work. I hear that jparrot may be there as well. Anyone else?

Have one for me. I will be in metal shop.

JLK · August 9, 2005

Heading to 2Amys tonight. I can't wait!

mdt · August 11, 2005

The plan is to hit the grill for lunch today.

Jacques Gastreaux · August 11, 2005

despite the weather, I might give it a try as well.

mame11 · August 11, 2005

I'd like to thank Chef Clark for responding to a query I submitted to her through this forum. She was very generous with information about one of my favorite dishes. I think it's great that this forum opens up the dialogue between local chefs, managers, staff members, etc., and the public.
I love her restaurant and I look forward to my next visit!

That is so cool. My next visit will be this weekend before they close for the much needed/deserved vacation!

shogun · August 11, 2005

Grill might be nice, but I was thinking about a dry, pedantically sauced, and incinerated Cuban sandwich from Breadline.

Capital Icebox · August 11, 2005

Grill might be nice, but I was thinking about a dry, pedantically sauced, and incinerated Cuban sandwich from Breadline.

Mmm... tastes like burning...

It's too bad their bread is .06384 cm thicker than it should be.

Edited August 11, 2005 by Capital Icebox

Heather · August 11, 2005

Mmm... tastes like burning...
It's too bad their bread is .06384 cm thicker than it should be.

Could ya drop it maybe? It's getting very tiresome.

We'll be at Oohs and Aahs for dinner. MMMmmmmmm pork chops.

Al Dente · August 11, 2005

The plan is to hit the grill for lunch today.

Happy Birthday, Mike!

jm chen · August 12, 2005

Is it a bad sign that it's not even 10am and I'm posting to encourage happy hour tonight?

I was thinking 6-ish at Dino, or Corduroy, or Firefly. Or something. Others?

jael

mdt · August 12, 2005

Is it a bad sign that it's not even 10am and I'm posting to encourage happy hour tonight?
I was thinking 6-ish at Dino, or Corduroy, or Firefly. Or something. Others?

jael

Tough morning?!

Jacques Gastreaux · August 12, 2005

I have it on good authority that Wabeck will be pouring some interstesting wines from Portugal this evening at HH.

FunnyJohn · August 12, 2005

I was planning to go up to Cleavland Park for some of the new Brunello that Dean mentioned here. But if a concensus forms around Firefly I will, as usual, honor it.

Edited August 12, 2005 by FunnyJohn

jm chen · August 12, 2005

I was wondering about that Brunello myself, and there was Firefly already this week, no?

But I, too, will bow to consensus.

shogun · August 12, 2005

Waiting to see who comes out on top, but I'm already in Crystal City, so I might just go to Oyamel and/or Jaleo and/or both.

Brb, going to work out a decision table for that. (....ok, so 'Jaleo' AND 'Both' but NOT 'Oyamel'...sounds good)

Edited August 12, 2005 by shogun

FunnyJohn · August 12, 2005

Since I'm in Falls Church, I will be heading out on Metro in a bit. Going to Dino and see if anyone shows up and, if not I'll head down to FF around 6:30 or 7.

brr · August 12, 2005

I was thinking 6-ish

will anyone be at Firefly around 5-ish - I don't know if I can wait till 6!!

Jacques Gastreaux · August 12, 2005

will anyone be at Firefly around 5-ish - I don't know if I can wait till 6!!

I'm planning on leaving the office at 5:15 which should put me at Firefly at about 5:30, or sooner, depending on traffic, lights and parking.

tripewriter · August 12, 2005

I'm planning on leaving the office at 5:15 which should put me at Firefly at about 5:30, or sooner, depending on traffic, lights and parking.

But Jacques, I thought your shark tank was transported by private limousine!

Parking--c'est si plebian!

Jacques Gastreaux · August 12, 2005

But Jacques, I thought your shark tank was transported by private limousine!
Parking--c'est si plebian!

How did you know that I drive a tank?

jm chen · August 12, 2005

Two people sounds like a consensus. I should be along to FF shortly after 5:30. On foot.

RaisaB · August 12, 2005

I am headed to DC right now with La Familia. Pretty well behaved brats. We went to Tallulah's last week, any suggestions?

CrescentFresh · August 12, 2005

Two people sounds like a consensus. I should be along to FF shortly after 5:30. On foot.

Don't forget to try the cheese plate!

brr · August 13, 2005

Don't forget to try the cheese plate!

we did.....twice.. :wub: ...and it was very very good...the rind washed Hooligan was probably my favorite, closely followed by the Rogue Blue and the Old Chatham Camembert

thanks to John and Rachel for their hospitality, great meeting Jacques again, and nice to meet jmchen, ustreetguy and "he who shall not be named" who proved that contrasting colors and patterns are indeed "the new black"

JLK · August 13, 2005

A friend and I are hoping to squeeze in at the bar tonight around 7 pm. If it's too crowded, we'll try Palena. Not a bad backup plan, huh?

Heather · August 16, 2005

Any whimming going on tonight? Scott leaves tomorrow morning for 4 days and I'll be here with the kids...Im feeling the need for a drink or two.

FunnyJohn · August 16, 2005

Any whimming going on tonight? Scott leaves tomorrow morning for 4 days and I'll be here with the kids...Im feeling the need for a drink or two.

I have to go review the troops at Harry's. I know that's kinda outa the way for you, but if you make it there by 6:30 I'll buy ya a drink cus I feel your pain.

On a whim, what are you up to?

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