sunshine Posted April 20, 2006 Posted April 20, 2006 my husband and i were there last nite and had potato and prosciutto croquettes (crispy on the outside, smooth and rich, parsleyed potato puree with prosciutto pieces on the inside), then the Abrusseze (meatball) and the special bresaola, garlic and arugula pizzas (salty brined meat and the bitter arugula are a great combo). the other special of the day pizza was an anchovy, asparagus, grana concoction that i shied away from because 2 amy's does not skimp on their anchovies. have to be in the mood for that much salty fishiness. while cutting our pizzas, we had a good chuckle over Don's post about the dull knives. ah well, it's a good way to tone the arms.
B.A.R. Posted April 27, 2006 Posted April 27, 2006 Oh my God! It was perfect. I had the Margherita. Crisp to the tooth, yet still a touch soft. Just a hint of tangy sauce, a spare bit of superb cheese, whole basil leaves. I've never been to Naples, so I can't compare, but that pizza was righteous. A symphony coaxed from such a few ingredients. I also had some boar salami that was extraordinary in and of itself. Had I more time, I would have availed myself to the entire antipasta menu. I overheard two of the cooks talking how their ducks just hatched. Cook 1:"They're Mallards" Cook 2: "Mallards, not Muscovy?" Cook 1: "Nope, Mallards. The ones with the green heads," rubbing his head for added affect. "Peter says their good eating" And Rocks, they had some seemingly new serrated steak knives at all place settings and strategically placed pizza cutters (at least on the bar). Superb.
mdt Posted April 30, 2006 Posted April 30, 2006 And Rocks, they had some seemingly new serrated steak knives at all place settings and strategically placed pizza cutters (at least on the bar). They also have them at about every table in the place too! The power of Rocks!
porcupine Posted June 17, 2006 Posted June 17, 2006 New on the menu: warm ricotta tart with Sorrento lemon ice cream. The tart has a lightly sweetened, slightly fluffy ricotta filling in a very short crust. The ice cream is just barely sweet enough to keep your mouth from puckering. Lemon ice cream - my favorite.
cgarden Posted June 19, 2006 Posted June 19, 2006 New on the menu: warm ricotta tart with Sorrento lemon ice cream. The tart has a lightly sweetened, slightly fluffy ricotta filling in a very short crust. The ice cream is just barely sweet enough to keep your mouth from puckering. Lemon ice cream - my favorite. I had this dessert last night - the lemon ice cream hit the spot, especially given the swampy heat outside (the 2-block walk from the parking spot was painful), but I thought it overpowered the tart (which, for my taste at least, was a bit overcooked - the crust was more than a few shades past golden-brown). As tasty as the lemon was, 2A's Mint Chocolate Chip is still my favorite - it's like no mint ice cream I've ever had, earthy as well as sweet, no industrial mint extract in sight. For dinner, we started with the suppli, which has won out over the salt-cod fried appetizer as our standard, then I had the basic pizza with tomatoes and eggplant (which I wouldn't recommend to someone who likes a drier pizza, but fortunately, I'm usually in the "extra sauce" camp -- which, I know, is a controversial and inauthentic camp). My fiance had pesto and one of the special ingredients, grilled green onions, on his pizza - the onions were huge and served whole, so we had an extra step cutting them up and distributing them more equitably on the pizza. As always, we had to be rolled out, only to find ourselves eating the leftovers two hours later.
KeithA Posted June 19, 2006 Posted June 19, 2006 I keep going back to 2 Amys because the pizza is great, but I also love the specials. On Saturday night, they had a panini with rapini, roasted lamb, and eggplant marmalade. It was very tasty and so different than what I usually eat. My dining companions kept laughing at me as I was dumbfounded by this sandwich. The lamb was a nice big slice almost like fresh roast beef and the rapini was bright, crunchy and slightly bitter. I think what made the combo so unusual to me was the cold marmalade that consisted of cooked and macerated eggplant, some sugar I think (it was sweet) and some hot chili flakes. Overall delicious and different. If you were like me for a long time and only ordered pizza at 2 Amys, I highly recommend branching out to the specials menu.
cgarden Posted June 19, 2006 Posted June 19, 2006 I keep going back to 2 Amys because the pizza is great, but I also love the specials. On Saturday night, they had a panini with rapini, roasted lamb, and eggplant marmalade. It was very tasty and so different than what I usually eat. My dining companions kept laughing at me as I was dumbfounded by this sandwich. The lamb was a nice big slice almost like fresh roast beef and the rapini was bright, crunchy and slightly bitter. I think what made the combo so unusual to me was the cold marmalade that consisted of cooked and macerated eggplant, some sugar I think (it was sweet) and some hot chili flakes. Overall delicious and different. If you were like me for a long time and only ordered pizza at 2 Amys, I highly recommend branching out to the specials menu. Funny you should mention, we have been several times with the thought that we'd share a panini and a pizza (last night, we very nearly ordered a smoked mackeral panini), but when it comes right down to it, the pizza is too hard to pass up. Next time, we'll have to strengthen our resolve.
Heather Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 Lunch today: red wine, I forget which one anchovies, bread & butter deviled eggs with green sauce lemon marinated picholine olives vongole pizza special pizza with peppers, hot & sweet sausages plain cheese pizza and vanilla ice cream for young Mr. Shorter lemon thyme ice cream...warning profanity ahead...that is some seriously fucking good ice cream. All of it was delicious and I am kicking myself for not going before.
Waitman Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 Took advantage of my kids and most of Washington being out of town last weekend sneak over to the bar at 2 Amy's -- for my money, far more comfortable than the crush of the nain dining room on a Friday night, even people do have to reach around for their drinks (as they, unlike me, wait and wait...). If nothing else, I just enjoy watching the two 'tenders (Scott and Sarah?) dance nimbly around each other as they keep the the vino and the prosciutto flowing. Unlike, apparently, every other yuppie in the 202, 301 or 703 area codes, I'm still not willing to drink the cool aid on the pizza. Get me to Vace. But the rest of the menu, cured in the basement and scrawledon blackboards, is spectacuar. Marinated sardines -- these guys have a way with kind of fish that would people who say they don't like their fish "fishy" tasting run screaming from the restaurant. Damn right it tastes fishy, the god and the Sardinians meant marinated sardines to taste. The wrapped a rabbit around something, then wrapped pancetta around the rabbit, roasting it and serving it with pickled rhubarb that tatsed slightly of cinnamon. Lardo. Can anything be better than uncookedpork fat? Actually,one modest complaint here -- there was a little too much meat in the fat. Don't you hate meaty lardo? And the cheeses, of course: something old, something "pew," something borrowed and something bleu. Pizza? I think we had some of that, too.
brr Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 we stopped by last week.....had the meatballs as usual and some very nice fresh mozzarella, drizzled w/ olive oil and sea salt and a little lemon zest....very nice and perfect for summer did the arucola and pancetta pizza....slightly less aurcola and slightly more pancetta that usual made brr a happy camper (pancetta seemed very salty tho'....)
Heather Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 Unlike, apparently, every other yuppie in the 202, 301 or 703 area codes, I'm still not willing to drink the cool aid on the pizza.Yeah, yeah. We all know how contrary you are.It's very good pizza, but does not make good leftovers.
JeffC Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 Quick question. My wife and I love 2 Amys, but when we tried to go the other night , we discovered that there's now a security guard in the big lot behind the restaurant where we usually park. We always use that lot when we go. Credit the guy for warning everyone that they would be towed if they tried to park there, but there was literally no other place to park within a four block radius. After cruising around for ten or fifteen minutes--along with many other frustrated would-be diners--we gave up and went elsewhere. Anyone else have this problem and, if so, what's the solution? Is there another parking area nearby for those of us who have to drive in from the 'burbs?
DLB Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 Quick question. My wife and I love 2 Amys, but when we tried to go the other night , we discovered that there's now a security guard in the big lot behind the restaurant where we usually park. We always use that lot when we go. Credit the guy for warning everyone that they would be towed if they tried to park there, but there was literally no other place to park within a four block radius. After cruising around for ten or fifteen minutes--along with many other frustrated would-be diners--we gave up and went elsewhere. Anyone else have this problem and, if so, what's the solution? Is there another parking area nearby for those of us who have to drive in from the 'burbs? I have luck out by finding street parking, you really have to go early. I saw the guard the last time I was there, that lot was my normal parking spot. I am not sure why Giant needs such a large lot. I have never seen that lot full!
Waitman Posted July 5, 2006 Posted July 5, 2006 Park on the other side of Wisconsin Ave, back amongst the rich people with driveways, and an apparently significant mental distance -- though not physically far -- from the strip.
DonRocks Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 That guard has been there for a couple of years. I always park in that lot - the key is to park on the other side close to Newark Street so she (it's always a she) doesn't see your car, and casually amble past. If she says something to the effect of "if you parked in the lot, you'll be towed," simply smile, give a quick nod, and say "thanks" while you keep walking. I think the key here is to be discrete and casual, like you're someone just living in the neighborhood and cutting through - being towed has not once crossed my mind, and I've parked there dozens of times. If you're really worried about it, walk up Newark to Wisconsin (like you're going to Giant), and then cut back down Macomb. As an absolute last resort, jump up and down while tousling your hair, then drop to your hands and knees and start crawling around, screaming out, "I'm just looking for Macomb! Has anyone seen Macomb?" Okay, now as soon as I type this someone will be towed. I'm just reporting on what I've observed to date, so don't blame me! Cheers, Rocks.
bookluvingbabe Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 I never park in the Giant lot--overwhelming fear of being towed... I drop of Mr. BLB to get us on the list while I drive around aimlessly looking for a parking space for 10-20 minutes. Or more often, he is so horrified by the wait that he rushes back out to the car and we give up and go to Dino or Palena. Jennifer
JLK Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 Giant now has multiple security guards - spotted them swarming like mosquitos two weeks ago. I think they mean business finally. If you're willing to walk an extra block, it's usually fruitful to cross Wisconsin and park on Newark. Heather - you're right about the pizza. Terrible as leftovers. The small bit of cheese pretty much evaporates, and the crust gets even thinner.
Heather Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 Heather - you're right about the pizza. Terrible as leftovers. The small bit of cheese pretty much evaporates, and the crust gets even thinner.I was surprised, actually, at how poorly it reheated. I want to know what kind of anchovies I had. They were excellent. And I have to go back and try the meats and cheeses.
jparrott Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 Those anchovies are da bomb. Shogun and I weren't too keen on the sardines, which we found overly vinegary (though this may have been altered in the last couple of weeks). Is the smoked sturgeon still on the small plates list? It's excellent.
Heather Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 Those anchovies are da bomb. Shogun and I weren't too keen on the sardines, which we found overly vinegary (though this may have been altered in the last couple of weeks). Is the smoked sturgeon still on the small plates list? It's excellent.The smoked sturgeon wasn't there yesterday that I can remember. The anchovies might be the best I've ever tasted.
dcfoodie Posted July 6, 2006 Posted July 6, 2006 The smoked sturgeon wasn't there yesterday that I can remember. The anchovies might be the best I've ever tasted. The small bites menu consisted of the following as far as I can remember last night: Caponata Crostini Smoked Scallop and Anchovy? Crostini Smoked Sturgeon Anchovies Grilled Fennel Octopus Salad .... Argh! My mind is drawing a blank. There was a lot more than that and I'm usually better at recalling menus -- perhaps I need more coffee. There was definitely no rabbit or pork rillette, much to my chagrin. Also on the specials was a fried zucchini crochette that was to die for. Special dessert was the vanilla panna cotta. And, I don't know if anyone else has tried the Burrata di Buffala, but it's by far the creamiest mozzarella I've ever had. They simply top it with olive oil and sea salt and I eat it straight up. I'll second (or maybe third or fourth) the reheating comments. You can't reheat the fresh mozzarella. Once it cools after you melt it, you're out of luck.
alan7147 Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 The smoked sturgeon wasn't there yesterday that I can remember. The anchovies might be the best I've ever tasted. Had the anchovies tonight....soooo good
blakegwinn Posted July 21, 2006 Posted July 21, 2006 I was there on one of those blazingly hot nights last week, the special pizza had grilled zucchini, scallions, pine nuts, dried tomatoes olive oil and I believe fontina but I could be wrong on the cheese. It was a little earthy/nutty... I am totally drawing a blank. When I first got the pizza I thought the tomatoes were a bit sparse but they really packed a punch. I ended up trying to just arrange my bites so I had nibble of tomato on each bite. For dessert we had a very simple dish of assorted melon and mint/lemon sorbet. To drink beth had a mimosa variation made with blood orange and I had a huge hefeweizen (I didn't realize how large the "Large" was) I couldn't think of a more perfect meal to beat the heat. Everything we ate was exactly what I fantasize about on a brutally hot and stuffy night. I am so lucky to live within walking distance of that place. A couple of other things, the rabbit, which I saw out on a cutting board the other night, is a fantastic dish although when I have had it before, I found myself wanting a bit more for the price. A few weeks ago Beth and I got an assortment of small plates that night but both ended up fighting over the rabbit. We ended up just ordering 2 more. I guess it isn't the dollar figure that was bugging me as much as I just wanted an entire entree of the rabbit. Also worth noting we got there at 9:35 on a Wednesday night and it was still a 45 minute wait. Unbelievable... I actually saw people waiting outside there during Deluge '06 a couple of weeks ago. I think I am going to organize a benefit or have an eat-a-thon or something to raise money to help them buy out Papas Liquor and that lower room of Cactus Cantina, anyone want to help?
Heather Posted August 8, 2006 Posted August 8, 2006 Most of you probably already know this, but the big salumi plate is too much pork for two people, especially when followed by two pizzas. I was unable to eat anything until noon today. Ice cream update: Key Lime last night. OK if you like that sort of thing. I didn't.
shogun Posted August 8, 2006 Posted August 8, 2006 Most of you probably already know this, but the big salumi plate is too much pork for two people, especially when followed by two pizzas. I was unable to eat anything until noon today. Jake, you want to handle this one, or should I?
hillvalley Posted August 8, 2006 Posted August 8, 2006 Most of you probably already know this, but the big salumi plate is too much pork for two people, especially when followed by two pizzas. I was unable to eat anything until noon today. Ice cream update: Key Lime last night. OK if you like that sort of thing. I didn't. I am dumbfounded that you and your hot date couldn't finish any amount of pork. Then again, I would have had it first
mdt Posted August 10, 2006 Posted August 10, 2006 Enjoyed some of the excellent heirloom tomato salad at 2 Amy's last night. The salad is made up of thick slices of a variety of tomatoes sprinkled with salt and olive oil. The great part is that it is only $5! Puts to shame the $12 version that I had a Dino last summer where the plate only contained 5 thin slices. Oh yeah, the grande salumi plate is great too!
Heather Posted August 10, 2006 Posted August 10, 2006 Scott was dying to try this place after having my leftover pizza and especially once he heard they had Tupper's Hop Pocket on tap. So we went back with the kids. Scott and I split the anchovies and Emma got a small plate of the picholines to start. For our mains, Emma and Ian got a plain pie, Scott got the Vongole, and I had a pie with prosciutto and arugula. Emma nabbed half of my arugula for her pizza, a good thing because the initial amount was too much. The prosciutto is wonderful on its own but boring as hell on the pizza, and the arugula would benefit from being just a little dressed. The Vongole was delicious. I know there are some not willing to drink the kool-ade, but the crust there is easily the best I have had in the Washington area. I have a bad jones for char though so other milage may vary. The blackberry chocolate chip ice cream was a bit too sweet, but much more pleasing than the key lime pie. Both kids scarfed it up. Scott got the vanilla and whie it's good, it's very eggy and not to his taste. I had dismissed 2 Amy's as being "too far" but from Rockville it's easy to zip down MacArthur Blvd and cut across. And the noise level isn't an issue with kids 7 and 4 years old. (Is it me, or can the clientele be so preppy as to make one's jaw clench involuntarily? )
MC Horoscope Posted August 18, 2006 Posted August 18, 2006 (Is it me, or can the clientele be so preppy as to make one's jaw clench involuntarily? ) We'll help populate the place tomorrow with the unprepared, so my question is about location. Can you get there from Tenleytown metro, walking down Wisconsin for a 10-15 minute walk, and by down I mean southward? Is that true? Thanks
TSE Posted August 18, 2006 Posted August 18, 2006 Can you get there from Tenleytown metro, walking down Wisconsin for a 10-15 minute walk, and by down I mean southward? Is that true? Thanks That's a bit optimistic, but it's certainly within walking distance. Alternatively, you could hop on any of the 30s busses that run down Wisconsin. Get off at Macomb.I've never done it, but I wonder if walking from Cleveland Park via Porter might be just as fast... Get thee to Google maps!
Barbara Posted August 18, 2006 Posted August 18, 2006 I've never done it, but I wonder if walking from Cleveland Park via Porter might be just as fast... Get thee to Google maps!The answer is emphatically, NO! It is quite a hike from Connecticut and Porter to Wisconsin and Porter from the Cleveland Park Metro. The best route is the Tenleytown Metro and any of the buses going south. Depending on the time of day, there won't be a long wait. Further, it is all downhill from the Metro and I regularly do this to go to Johnson's Nursery at Wisconsin and Van Ness. Depending on how much stuff I have to carry, I will easily walk to Newark Street to catch my bus home.
Ilaine Posted August 18, 2006 Posted August 18, 2006 I had dismissed 2 Amy's as being "too far" but from Rockville it's easy to zip down MacArthur Blvd and cut across. And the noise level isn't an issue with kids 7 and 4 years old. 2 Amy's isn't "too far" from Burke, VA! That is, if you like their style, which we do. Wood fire, extremely thin crust (when I think "thin crust" vs. "thick crust" Pizza Hut comes to mind and this is an entirely different world) , pureness, emphasis on quality rather than quantity. I grew up on thick chewy crusts from a gas fired oven, with tons of melted cheese, which is great for comfort food. But whatever style you call 2 Amy's and Pizza Paradiso, that's what we love now. It's too austere for comfort food, nevertheless I find it comforting. 2 Amy's has a slight edge over Pizza Paradiso but harder to get to for us than Georgetown so we don't go as often. Definitely worth a trip over the river, definitely worth the gas, even over $3 gallon. Good beer on tap and nice side dishes really help, as does the pleasant ambience.
giant shrimp Posted August 18, 2006 Posted August 18, 2006 The answer is emphatically, NO! It is quite a hike from Connecticut and Porter to Wisconsin and Porter from the Cleveland Park Metro. The best route is the Tenleytown Metro and any of the buses going south. Depending on the time of day, there won't be a long wait. Further, it is all downhill from the Metro and I regularly do this to go to Johnson's Nursery at Wisconsin and Van Ness. Depending on how much stuff I have to carry, I will easily walk to Newark Street to catch my bus home. walking from the cleveland park metro one block beyond the uptown theatre and (make a right) following macomb all the way to the restaurant is the same -- 20 minutes, uphill, but it's a far nicer walk than along wisconsin avenue from tenley circle.
pidgey Posted August 18, 2006 Posted August 18, 2006 walking from the cleveland park metro one block beyond the uptown theatre and (make a right) following macomb all the way to the restaurant is the same -- 20 minutes, uphill, but it's a far nicer walk than along wisconsin avenue from tenley circle. Yes, I think its actually faster to walk up Macomb from Cleveland Park than it is from Tenleytown. Either way, you're looking at a walk of about 20-25 minutes.
Lydia R Posted August 18, 2006 Posted August 18, 2006 I've had luck going early. Like (waiting in line) before they open on the weekends or arriving before 5p during the week. I missed lunch at work a couple of weeks ago and treated myself to an early dinner. It was a wholly different place -- like a cool, airy café that nobody's heard of -- dreamlike. I caught this piece done with the WaPo GOGs on yesterday's CH9 evening news-nowcast (click on video link). Too bad their reporting didn't clue the viewers about the parking...
jparrott Posted August 19, 2006 Posted August 19, 2006 Lydia hit the nail on the head. 2 Amys is the best Italian wine bar I've seen in the US outside of New York City. But only between 2 and 4pm.
Miami Danny Posted August 20, 2006 Posted August 20, 2006 I really like 2Amy's neighborhood-y feel, and from some of the people I've talked to there (pretty friendly crowd), it strikes the same chord for a lot of people. I love the bartenders, and on my several visits, they were great. The wines by the glass are pretty decent, and the bottle prices very gentle (this is a pizzeria after all). My only regret is that I didn't bring companions, because there was a bland sameness to all the dishes I tried, except for the excellent charcuterie! The fried rice balls were delicious on first bite, but became boring real fast-five are only good if you're sharing. Same with the fennel and gorgonzola, swimming in a pool of bland olive oil, beans w/bottarga (ballsy, but, well, beans), the porchetti-first bite heaven, third bite-pedestrian. I could go on, but the pizza's the thing here, and I found the crust bland as well. Wasn't knocked out by the calzone, either. Everything could use a little sea salt or something-some zing, or zip. Pretty good drinks n snacks fare, great staff, nice friendly environment, typical DC-kids, parents, people on dates, Chris Matthews. I rode my bike there, so parking wasn't an issue. Definitely will return soon to the bar for the conviviality, and the ham. Bust that Smithfield, dammit!
Jonathan Posted August 20, 2006 Posted August 20, 2006 i have found on every visit i have been, that pretty much every small plate, salad and appetizer lack zing, salt or whatever you might want to call it....except the salt cod salad which was so overly salty. the pizza is usually pretty good; the wines by the bottle amazingly affordable and the desserts pretty good. everything else, i have learned to stay away from, no matter how good it sounds.
Heather Posted August 20, 2006 Posted August 20, 2006 We had an excellent tomato salad the last time we were there. Does the food get better if you add salt?
MC Horoscope Posted August 21, 2006 Posted August 21, 2006 We made it there Friday by metro from Silver Spring, taking the bus down from Tenleytown as suggested by Barbara upthread, no problems. Take bus 30, 32, or 36 from Tenleytown metro. There is a bus stop right at Macomb street. My wife had a salad of heirloom tomatoes with ricotta cheese, then the Abruzzee with Polpettine (little meatballs), Sliced Garlic, Parsley, Pecornio, and I had the Etna with Eggplant Confit, Tomato Puree, Olives, Capers, Sicilian Oregano, Grana, and goat cheese on top. Wow! Now is the time of year for eggplant!
giant shrimp Posted August 28, 2006 Posted August 28, 2006 when the kitchen door is open and a cook is standing there panting, watch out if you can't take the heat, because early last night it was hotter inside the dining room than it was outside, where a couple of dozen people were cooling their heels waiting for their turn on the list. zucchini croquettes and eggplant in anchovy sauce were worth the discomfort, but by the time you're digging into your pizza special #2 with hot sausage, fontina, yellow tomatoes and onions, also good, you'll start to notice that any ice left in your water glass has melted and perspiration is setting in. about this time, your neighbor is up from the table and explaining to you that he is taking out a wasp behind your wife's chair. he has grown expert at this from practice at home, and it turns out it was a yellow jacket, and you know how relentless those can be. if one of the dozens of small children populating the restaurant does get stung, however, at least you won't hear them screaming, the decibel level is that high. our waitress is moving her mouth but we're not sure what's coming out. you can get the thermostat down some before you leave with a bowl of raspberry lemon sorbet, but the baba with fruit is also worth ordering, especially if you have never seen it on the menu before and you eat it slowly, but in the thermal department it is just about useless. a few blocks back home, tivo mysteriously has recorded a program on maine cows and before you know it you are in the reviewing stands for, among other things, a best udder competition. i have never seen udders like these, i marvel to my wife. yes, she says, but i don't think that two amy's will be moving to crystal city anytime soon.
Antonio Burrell Posted September 20, 2006 Posted September 20, 2006 Had my first experience at 2 Amy's tonight and I liked it quite alot. The Crust was chewy, crisp and flavorful from the wood fired oven. I had the clam and my wife had the Puttenesca. I liked the way the tomato sauce served as a contrast from my pizza which had no sauce. I very much enjoyed the rillettes as they were everything I would expect them to be, creamy, meaty, fatty goodness. My wife had the escarole salad and said she didn't like it, to bitter, but devoured it nonetheless. I really have to say that the most brillant things we ate tonight however were the desserts. She hade the special pastry filled with riccotta and I had the blueberry-peach sorbet. Both were incredibly simple but perfectly executed. I really appreciate a sorbet that taste good, has the creamy texture because the temperature is correct and has no ice crystals in it, perfectly executed. The special, highly recommended by all the employees, was the sorbets equal. Crispy, flaky pastry filled with sweetened riccota and served with sweet cream ice cream. A difficult task is making a filled pasrty crisp enough to shatter when you cut it with your spoon, this literally exploded, fantastic. I enjoyed the pizza enough but I truely enjoyed the dessert. Wonderful neighborhood spot.
jrichstar Posted September 20, 2006 Posted September 20, 2006 I've eaten here many times but tonight really was a highlight. Everything we ate was delicious, but especially wanted to mention the proscuitto and white bean crostini, the delicious sausage with "hotties" and "sweeties" pizza special and the incredible pear with caramel swirl ice cream.
Antonio Burrell Posted September 24, 2006 Posted September 24, 2006 I think I have a better appreciation for this place now that I've eaten there again. This time I had the pizza with the little meat balls, I added cherry toms to it. I think that, for me, slight mods to the standard fare make it more to my taste. I think that the crust is something that all other pizza joints in town should envy and strive to emulate. I had a debate with my boss about the relative merits of 2 Amys and Pizza Paridiso, and while I have enjoyed the other in the past, I find 2 Amys more to my liking now. Maybe like the difference in beer you drink while in college and that which you enjoy as an adult. I think 2 Amys pizza is more refine, more restrained and balanced; whereas PP's pizza is loaded and all out. Now that I'm all growed up...I think I like the restraint
jparrott Posted September 24, 2006 Posted September 24, 2006 I think that, for me, slight mods to the standard fare make it more to my taste.Exactly right. I often order a Margherita with one extra topping....usually the eggplant confit, arugula, or sausage, depending on my mood.
erikv Posted September 25, 2006 Posted September 25, 2006 I recently finally made it to 2 Amy's....the pizza definately lived up to all the hype. The crust was perfect and the toppings weren't over the top! The only complaint was the total price. One pizza, 2 glasses of wine, and 2 appetizers came out to way more than we thought. But that was definately our fault. Can't wait to get back for more since they just ruined all other pizza in the area for me...
Miami Danny Posted October 8, 2006 Posted October 8, 2006 Just wanted to mention my last 2 visits to 2Amy's, as all the food I ate was superlative-a huge (at least 30) plate of GREAT fried anchovy bones, which, puzzlingly, went really well with my red wine; breakfast radishes with bread and butter that were cool and crunchy, but definitely did NOT go with red wine; rabbit and pork rilletes rimmed with a couple of fingers of fat-creamy and very rich, very satisfying; and a crostini of duck confit over leek puree that contained a lot of complex flavors (incuding salty!). Really had a good time on both visits, even though MPD busted the bartender on my last visit.
Joe H Posted October 8, 2006 Posted October 8, 2006 Well, not that I've ever been short of an opinion but.................I think Two Amy's pizza margherita is outstanding but I've yet to find another pizza there that I like as much. I also believe their ice cream is the best in the D. C. area of any restaurant or store.
TinDC Posted October 8, 2006 Posted October 8, 2006 We got takeout from 2 Amy's on Friday night due to a sick baby and dreary weather. My husband wanted to order the suppli and I was slightly concerned as to how they would hold up. I was very pleasantly surprised when we got home and they were still piping hot and crispy. Maybe this belongs in a takeout thread, but their containers have little holes punched in the top, which I think helps prevent sogginess. Side note, when I went in to pick up, I saw on the counter an order of meatballs. OMG, did they look good! Has anyone had them and if so, how are they?
blakegwinn Posted October 9, 2006 Posted October 9, 2006 OMG, did they look good! Has anyone had them and if so, how are they? Better than they look. I always find myself wishing there was more sauce when I am done so that I could use it to dip bread in.
Antonio Burrell Posted October 9, 2006 Posted October 9, 2006 2 Amys has official become the goto place for my wife and I. Last night I had my kids and everyone was craving pizza. Nida and I exchanged knowing smiles as I called 2 Amys for pickup. The 2amys pizza with pepperoni is perfect for 2 young boys while the missus and I shared a Vongle with extra cockles, yum. But the star of this post were the two fried apps we got. I confess, I'm addicted to fried things. We ordered the suppli and a special of potato and ham croquettes. I, of course, could not wait till we got home so I tore into them in the car. WOW, do I love those suppli. Hot, crisp, tomatoy and cheesey...yum.
KeithA Posted October 9, 2006 Posted October 9, 2006 But the star of this post were the two fried apps we got. I confess, I'm addicted to fried things. We ordered the suppli and a special of potato and ham croquettes. I, of course, could not wait till we got home so I tore into them in the car. WOW, do I love those suppli. Hot, crisp, tomatoy and cheesey...yum. I think 2 Amys does a great job frying tasty tidbits. The favorite of my wife and I is the salt cod croquettes. Just delish.
Heather Posted October 28, 2006 Posted October 28, 2006 When we arrived at 2 Amy's today at 4:45, hoping to beat the weekend crush, the place was already a zoo, and the 20 minute wait was not mitigated by the opportunity to hang out at the front with George Stephanopolis and his two little girls. We started with the house-cured anchovies, and the cress with lemon and ricotta. Anchovies were great, but I didn't care for the salad. The kids got a plain pizza, Scott got the vongole and I ordered a pie with the 2 Amy's sausage and rapini. Scott liked the vongole but my pizza was very disappointing - soggy, with underseasoned sausage. Actually, the whole thing needed a hit of salt, but in the crush we couldn't get the attention of our server to bring any. We ended the meal with lukewarm coffee (it was a good follow up to the lukewarm wine with dinner), and grapefruit panna cotta and pear walnut crunch ice cream. The ice cream was sensational, but the atmosphere was so crazy that we just wanted to finish and get the hell out. If we go back we'll stick to 5pm on weekdays. Or maybe Comet Ping-Pong might start opening at 5...
edenman Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 I also made it there last night, my first visit (a friend had a rental car so we did a whirlwind tour of all things not-so-easy-to-get-to-by-metro). Got there at 7:30, put our names down and went a few doors down to Cactus Cantina to bide our time, since the bar at 2Amy's was jam-packed. A few Dos Equis and some insipid nachos later, we headed back over and were sat almost immediately (the wait had been advertised as 70-80 minutes, but it ended up only being around 45-50, which for a saturday night peak isn't all that bad). I was very happy with the beer selection...a small list, but good ones. Weihenstephan Dunkel (!) on tap for a start, and Tupper's Hop Pocket also. We started with the Suppli al Telefono, which were fantastic, if a bit weird that there were 5 of them, impossible to divvy out with anything other than 5 people (or 1, I suppose). And then, pizza... Actually, the whole [pizza] needed a hit of salt which was exactly the opposite of my pizza, the Calabrese. The combination of the anchovy (salty) and the olives (super-salty) was definitely over the top saltiness. Aside from that, the pizza was great, the crust in particular being everything it had been hyped up to be. Oh and the service was very good, especially considering that the place was still hopping when we left at 9:30ish. So yea, next time I have a car at my disposal, I'll keep 2Amy's in mind, but I will probably stick to a simpler pizza next time. Oh, and go try that Weihenstephan Dunkel soon...the hostess mentioned that they only have a few 5gallon kegs of it and distributor doesn't have any more, so when it's gone, it's gone. Definitely better on tap than I remember the bottle being, which is already pretty darn good.
giant shrimp Posted October 30, 2006 Posted October 30, 2006 it seems that people had a hard time yesterday figuring out what to do with their extra hour so they all decided to go to two amy's. everything was good, including beets with olive oil and salt and grapefruit; a scallops and lardo pizza; and concord grape sorbet that is almost like eating the grape itself without having to deal with the weird pips. the grapefruit panna cotta was singing, like you can get your aspirin at the pharmacy in berlin -- effervescent. however, my plate was out of shortbread and the thimble of grapefruit sorbet was a disappointment, though a very sweet one. there were celebrities in the crowd, but they weren't rock stars, so, while recognizing them, i couldn't tell you their names. one thespian had appeared in a john waters movie, fairly extensively. one of these days we are going to confine our meal to the little things on the back of the specials menu and panini, though it's hard to stop hugging the familiar territory. it almost made me feel like the palena menu the other night. there was such an abundant selection, even on the cafe list, i was left in despair that i couldn't eat everything. which reminds me -- usually, we do find zing in the appetizers at two amy's. but fairly recently a tomato soup was surprisingly flat, no salt, which was too bad, so i guess things can occasionally get lost in the mob.
cgarden Posted November 2, 2006 Posted November 2, 2006 PSA: As of last night, there was chocolate mint chocolate chip ice cream on the menu. Also lobster sauce-scallop-lardo pizza, for those who like such things.
Meaghan Posted November 3, 2006 Posted November 3, 2006 2 Amy's has a website now (as far as I'm concerned it's new).
TSE Posted November 3, 2006 Posted November 3, 2006 2 Amy's has a website now (as far as I'm concerned it's new).Yeah, it's around there for a while, and while spare, it's far more informative than Komi's...
sunshine Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 This is a good week to visit 2 Amy's. Appears that people have taken off for the holiday, or they're saving the appetites for turkey. We were able to get seated right away at 7 p.m. Monday nite. They had this awesome, flavorful boar capicola and marinated cheese as a small plate special I had one of my usual pizza choices, the Vongole with clams, garlic, capers and parmesan. So simple, yet works all the time. I love this place.
alan7147 Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 If the Sardines al forno are on special..get them. Simple yet so good.
Waitman Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 We had 2 pepperonis, a pepperoni with no cheese, a white pizza with greens and a white pizza with pepperoni and no cheese. Excellent, but for the price ridiculousy small. The pizza equivalent of a $12 tapas plate. PP never was what it used to be. And the one time I tried to bring small kids there, the host made it clear that the whole concept of children annoyed him (though the statute of limitations is up on this one, as my oldest now drives). I find 2 Amy's crust to be so thin as to lack the necessary structural integrity to stand up to what is generally an understated -- or bland, if you wish -- sauce. In other words, the crust resolves itself into a soggy dough within seconds of its being served. Also, If I were bringing yung'uns for pizza, I would weigh strain of spending a significant chunk of a winter evening on lovely Macomb Street or smooshed into the entrance way waiting for a table versus (for the moment, anyway) immediate seating and a cool, kid-proof back room.
jparrott Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 I find 2 Amy's crust to be so thin as to lack the necessary structural integrity to stand up to what is generally an understated -- or bland, if you wish -- sauce. In other words, the crust resolves itself into a soggy dough within seconds of its being served.I read this to mean that you prefer a more heavily-topped pizza. My normal order at 2 Amys is a Margarita with one extra topping, usually arugula or eggplant confit. The Margaritas do seem more sparingly topped than the regular-tomato-and-cheese offerings, whichrenders the crust mostly suitably crispy throughout.Of course, 2 Amys also has all the excellent fringe benefits, including what may be the best small wine list in America. And it's still easier to find parking around 2 Amys. We usually get a low-topping pizza and it always mushes up.By "heavily-topped" I meant "amount of each topping"--in particular the tomato. Sorry for the misunderstanding.And I prefer a brunette crust to a blonde one, which is what we often get, even when we'eve asked for well done.Man, I never have that problem at 2 Amys. You're just a jinx.
Dr. Delicious Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 I've been to this place a few times, and everything I've had has been fantastic. That being said, it always seems so expensive. We took my in-laws there for dinner and our tab was over 100...for a pizza joint. I realize the quality is great and we get apps and wine, and yet I have a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that it's a pizza place, and that I can't leave without spending $50 per couple.
Waitman Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 I read this to mean that you prefer a more heavily-topped pizza. My normal order at 2 Amys is a Margarita with one extra topping, usually arugula or eggplant confit. The Margaritas do seem more sparingly topped than the regular-tomato-and-cheese offerings, whichrenders the crust mostly suitably crispy throughout.Of course, 2 Amys also has all the excellent fringe benefits, including what may be the best small wine list in America. We usually get a low-topping pizza and it always mushes up. And I prefer a brunette crust to the blonde one (same as with girls) we often get, even when we've asked for well done. Agree about fringe benefits, though, particularly the charcuterie and the wine.
seanvtaylor Posted November 22, 2006 Posted November 22, 2006 We usually get a low-topping pizza and it always mushes up. And I prefer a brunette crust to the blonde one (same as with girls) we often get, even when we've asked for well done.We visit 2 Amys regularly--usually once per week, and I love, love the pizza here. We do occasionally get a 'clunker'--crust undercooked and not sufficiently crisp, for instance, but 90% of our visits leave us very satisified.I agree that the crust is very thin, but I would chalk this up to their attempt to replicate the classic neapolitan style. In my visits to pizzerias in Naples, a thin crust is the hallmark, and the center of the pie was usually a bit mushy. I guess it's one of those 'love it or leave it' kind of things--and for the price, if you don't love it, it would be easy to leave it. I've only been to Comet PingPong once, and was deeply, deeply underwhelmed by the quality of service, the size of the pies, the high prices, and the atmosphere, which (in my opinion) seemed, how shall I say, anti-customer? I was so excited about Comet opening--better pizza places can only further improve the quality of my life, as I see it--but this doesn't seem like the kind of place I'd like to visit regularly. Perhaps I need to go back and try again.
Mrs. B Posted November 23, 2006 Posted November 23, 2006 We usually get a low-topping pizza and it always mushes up. And I prefer a brunette crust to the blonde one (same as with girls) we often get, even when we've asked for well done.Agree about fringe benefits, though, particularly the charcuterie and the wine. When we go, we almost always order the margharita, probably had it 5 times over the past few years and I can only remember one occasion when the middle of the pie wasn't soggy, this is most disappointing becuse the unsoggy portion of the pie is quite tasty. I like a thin crisp crust, at the very least not goopy as it almost invariably has been at Two Amys - to each his own indeed. If this is the nature of their pie than I will stick to their stellar cured meats and other delicious small dishes and save my ducats for the outrageously expensive but to my taste superior pie at Comet. Never a mushy experience there.
baczkowski Posted December 9, 2006 Posted December 9, 2006 The wife and I braved Friday traffic to finally try 2 Amy's and we were rewarded for our trip. We parked 3 blocks away on Macomb and only waited 15 minutes in the bar though we were told 35-40. The wine special was a Novella that she loved so much that she typed it into her Blackberry to see if she could buy it elsewhere. We also tried the Peppers and Anchovie salad and the non-American prosciutto. The prosciutto was heavenly and seemed to get an even deeper flavor as it warmed up over time (or maybe that was the beers convincing me so). Torn between three things for our pizza toppings, we decided to save some of the prosciutto to add to the pizza ourselves and got the margherita pizza with meatballs and the sausage, fontina, and pepper special pizza. Sausage pizza won with a knockout, though the knockout was me when I had just finished garbling a sentence about how awesome the sausage was when I bit into some heavy pepper concentration in the sausage. A hot-and-spicy-food-ninny, I tried every liquid and bread option at the table to try to extinguish my mouth until I couldn't take it anymore and ran to the bathroom to stick my tongue under the faucet for 15 seconds. My apologies to later hand washers out there. But when I returned to the table, I continued eating that sausage pizza--it was that damn good. Loved the meatballs, but they were too heavy for such a thin pizza. We took leftovers home and reheated it slowly in the toaster oven to pretty satisfactory results compared to previous posters. No need to rinse the tongue after my pizza breakfast this morning
giant shrimp Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 served whole in their shells, there were razor clams on the menu last night, but i'm not sure they know how to cook them and they sure don't know how to clean them. gritty fun, i guess you could say.
plunk Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 The wine special was a Novella that she loved so much that she typed it into her Blackberry to see if she could buy it elsewhere. We also tried the Peppers and Anchovie salad and the non-American prosciutto. The prosciutto was heavenly and seemed to get an even deeper flavor as it warmed up over time (or maybe that was the beers convincing me so). what is "non-American" prosciutto?
DonRocks Posted December 11, 2006 Posted December 11, 2006 what is "non-American" prosciutto? One that refuses to say the pledge.
baczkowski Posted December 12, 2006 Posted December 12, 2006 what is "non-American" prosciutto? Before the Patriot Act is invoked and 2 Amy's meaty Freedom Fragments are called before a congressional committee, I plead for forgiveness on the basis of marinated brain cells. There were two prosciuttos, and one was labeled on the menu as "American" prosciutto. The waiter said that he always recommends the other--forever now to be blacklisted in Cleveland Park for being "non-American." Has this blogosphere no decency?!?!?!?
giant shrimp Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 following an eternity on the road in southern and western hinterlands (and a good lunch at the lafayette hotel in stanardsville, 20 minutes northwest of charlottesville), within an hour of our return home last night we realized that washington is more provincial than anyplace on our itinerary. we arrived at 2 amys to find third graders reading their parents the yellow advisory on the front door and window warning diners that the establishment had lost its liquor license for two days, which wasn't enough to discourage a small mob from forming on the sidewalk waiting for a table. without knowing exactly the reason for the punishment, i can only assume that some too-young-to-drive-anyway birthday party celebrants got out of hand after drinking too much gragnano. $4 cauliflower sitting around in an anchovy/pepper/garlic sauce and crumbly quince cake with mascarpone ice cream were the high points of the meal and our check was unusually low. (does anybody find it disturbing that there are dandelions coming up along the blue ridge highway this time of year?)
porcupine Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 (does anybody find it disturbing that there are dandelions coming up along the blue ridge highway this time of year?) Did you see the trees flowering in front of the restaurant?! 2Amys pork sausage is my new favorite food.
DonRocks Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 Did you see the trees flowering in front of the restaurant?!2Amys pork sausage is my new favorite food. I've picked and eaten a berry from the tree at the corner of the parking lot. You know, the one with the threatening armed guard hectoring passersby? And call me an old-timer, but I longingly remember the halcyon days before they sealed off the pedestrian walkway to the side of the restaurant. Sigh.
dcfoodie Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 I've picked and eaten a berry from the tree at the corner of the parking lot. You know, the one with the threatening armed guard hectoring passersby? And call me an old-timer, but I longingly remember the halcyon days before they sealed off the pedestrian walkway to the side of the restaurant.Sigh. There's a triple-secret shortcut through the fence that I can show you from the parking lot to the restaurant.
Antonio Burrell Posted January 5, 2007 Posted January 5, 2007 There's a triple-secret shortcut through the fence that I can show you from the parking lot to the restaurant. ah...yes, the climb the wall, manuver around the fence, try not to fall, hope no one is looking shortcut? I know it well I got my pant leg caught once on the fence and had a nice lil tear in then in a place that could have been verrrrry inappropriate needless to say I ate with my coat on
hillvalley Posted January 6, 2007 Posted January 6, 2007 I've picked and eaten a berry from the tree at the corner of the parking lot. You know, the one with the threatening armed guard hectoring passersby?I know this is going to be a difficult adjustment for you, and remember, we are all here for you. Your beloved, hectoring, threatening armed gaurd is gone. He has been replaced with parking signs stating the lot is for neighborhood businesses And call me an old-timer, but I longingly remember the halcyon days before they sealed off the pedestrian walkway to the side of the restaurant.Sigh. And the middle eastern market that faced the lot
giant shrimp Posted January 25, 2007 Posted January 25, 2007 No, he hasn’t gone totally berserk, but isn’t that peter pastan standing up at the counter liberally finishing the pizza boxes by splashing them with olive oil? Maybe she is just seeing things, but there’s nothing illusory about the stellar egglplant parmesan, the cheese molten and chewy by turns in a bright tomato sauce. When it’s on the menu, it’s listed as a small plate but it’s so good you might want to place a double or triple order and make it your meal, saving room, of course for the ice cream, which doesn’t come much better than the caramel chocolate swirl; the chocolate is actually crumbled, foiling the silkiness of the cream.
ol_ironstomach Posted February 4, 2007 Posted February 4, 2007 The bad: I set a new personal record for waiting. Yes, I realize that Saturday night will always be Saturday night, but we arrived at 5:45 to a 1:15 wait! I blame that Stephanopoulos guy...doesn't he ever take his family anywhere else? Also the espresso has to be the shortest shot in town...we're talking milliliters here. The good: absolutely worth the wait. There's still Weihenstephan Dunkel Hefe-weisse available on draft. A good bottle of Montepulciano might set you back a whopping $32. The soft, fatty rillette is almost as addictive as bacon. Their homemade sausage is one hellaciously good pizza topping. The almond cake with cherry compote pushes all the right buttons for me. ...and soon, there will also be an upstairs dining room, nearly matching the size of the downstairs front room.
porcupine Posted February 4, 2007 Posted February 4, 2007 ...and soon, there will also be an upstairs dining room, nearly matching the size of the downstairs front room. oh, yeah? Did you hear the other rumor about that space?
hm212 Posted February 4, 2007 Posted February 4, 2007 The bad: I set a new personal record for waiting. Yes, I realize that Saturday night will always be Saturday night, but we arrived at 5:45 to a 1:15 wait!I almost went tonight, but when we didn't leave the house until after 5:30 I just knew the wait would be too much for my kids. Made the right call, but really want to get back there. One of these nights when I don't have my kids.
DanielK Posted February 4, 2007 Posted February 4, 2007 I almost went tonight, but when we didn't leave the house until after 5:30 I just knew the wait would be too much for my kids. Made the right call, but really want to get back there. One of these nights when I don't have my kids. My strategy on a weekend has been to show up between lunch and dinner, say after 1:30pm but before 5pm, and I've never waited for a table.
ol_ironstomach Posted February 4, 2007 Posted February 4, 2007 oh, yeah? Did you hear the other rumor about that space? No, what have you heard? Sound-absorbing walls? No patrons under age 21? Topless Tuesdays?
TinDC Posted February 4, 2007 Posted February 4, 2007 Ol' Ironstomach, you are braver than I. We decided to go with the 14 month old at 6:30 last night (I know, what were were thinking ) and arrived to a 60-70 minute wait. Noted George S. in the back with family. Opted for take out instead and as always, were very happy with our pizzas. We got the suppli and my husband ordered a Two Amy's with the special topping of the night, pork sausage. He did not share, but said the sausage was great. I ordered a special pizza which had some sort of mushroom (sorry, I am blanking), cherry tomato, onion and smoked buffalo mozz. It was delicious. Has anyone else noticed that they seem to be putting more cheese and toppings on the pizzas lately? This is a positive, in my book (and I know this is a controversial point). But sheesh, that place was a ZOO last night! That really is excellent news about an upstairs dining room. Maybe we will no longer be relegated to takeout.
porcupine Posted February 4, 2007 Posted February 4, 2007 No, what have you heard? Sound-absorbing walls? No patrons under age 21? Topless Tuesdays? I'll tell you if you buy me a d.o.c margherita.
22209 Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 Hi, I'm looking for some advice. I've only been to Two Amy's with relatively small groups before .. and only Friday or Saturday nights. This time I am wondering if a large group (8) might get seats for a late Sunday lunch? Is there hope? Any insight would be appreciated... thanks!
jparrott Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 Depending on how late, that's probably not a bad time to go. Maybe 2:30-3PM? Call the restaurant ahead of time and let them know you're coming--it won't get you on the list earlier, but at least they can set up the room knowing you're coming.
Waitman Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 Hi, I'm looking for some advice. I've only been to Two Amy's with relatively small groups before .. and only Friday or Saturday nights. This time I am wondering if a large group (8) might get seats for a late Sunday lunch? Is there hope? Any insight would be appreciated... thanks! I would call. Sunday is kind of an all-day line at 2A, (thought not like Friday night lines) and the odds of two 4-tops being open simultaneously are heavily against.
Seanchai Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 I would call. Sunday is kind of an all-day line at 2A, (thought not like Friday night lines) and the odds of two 4-tops being open simultaneously are heavily against. We had the dumb luck of scoring a 7 top on Sunday afternoon, but that was almost immediately after they opened, not later in the day. How flexible are your plans?
giant shrimp Posted February 28, 2007 Posted February 28, 2007 4:00 to 5:00 would be the best slot. it was half empty around 5 last sunday, but there was three inches of snow on the ground (and, oh my god, what's an octopus doing on my fruit pizza!). the tomato-sauced lamb meatballs with polenta is worth lining up for.
22209 Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Thanks for all the replies! I actually called to see if they could give me a hint too, and they said that while there will be a wait, turn-over is pretty quick for the lunch crowd so it wouldn't be likely to be a long wait (even for 8). They also said that the place starts clearing out around 3ish, so that would be an option as well. Our plans are pretty flexible so far, but unfortunately noon (opening time) is not an option.
brr Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 had a nice lunch there on a beautifully sunny and warm Froday afternoon - my god that place is busy but we only had to wait about 20 minutes for a table for 6 at 1.15 - the place was still basically full when we left at 2.30 they have a wonderful hefe-dunkel on tap that brought back fond memories of my time living in Germany we ordered a few different pizzas, the most notable of which was the special with sardines, fennel and capers - felt a little strange to be eating fish on pizza but on the whole I think it worked nicely they also had a rabbit loin special, rabbit stuffed with mustard greens (I think) and some other bits and pieces and an orange panna cotta which was just fabulous I think they've done a great job of maintaining quality since they've opened - one thing I also noticed was that the staff (the wait staff at least) seems virtually the same as when it opened - I thought it was unusual to have so little turnover in the restaurant biz
ppsailor01 Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 Adults only space at 2 Amys This sounds like they will increase their capacity about 30%.
baczkowski Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 Adults only space at 2 AmysThis sounds like they will increase their capacity about 30%. This is great news!!! This is the one place I Jones for. The drive from Frederick keeps me trimmer but it's worth the extra gas. I have to say, we've lucked out the two times we've gone in terms of wait (Friday night at 7:30 several months ago and 1:30 PM Saturday afternoon). Both times our wait was less than 20 minutes and this past Saturday's being only 10. As I've heard, dumb luck. I got the stuffed pizza this time and was not disappointed b/c I actually like the doughier edges, which tastes remarkably similar to their bread. My only wish was that they could cook the sausage first and then throw it inside to finish it off. We even ordered a pizza to go so that I could bring it by my unitiated in-laws. Though the arugala was quite wilted by the time we got home, my father-in-law said it was the best post-knee-operation present he had received. Somehow they get that scrumptious pie and I leave with a damn fruit basket.... Pax, Brian
TedE Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 Adults only space at 2 AmysThis sounds like they will increase their capacity about 30%. Am I reading this correctly and that they are removing the downstairs bar? The plan is to shift the first floor bar to the new upstairs space. The downstairs bar space will become expanded seating. Upstairs, there'll be a new bar and additional seating. If so, terrible idea. People waiting for tables do so clustered around a bar and having one on the second floor so removed from host stand could be a real headache. Or are they saying that the main floor bar will just be scaled back? Service bar only?
crackers Posted March 5, 2007 Posted March 5, 2007 Am I reading this correctly and that they are removing the downstairs bar?If so, terrible idea. People waiting for tables do so clustered around a bar and having one on the second floor so removed from host stand could be a real headache. Or are they saying that the main floor bar will just be scaled back? Service bar only? I agree. Leave the bar downstairs, make the whole floor an adults-only space, and have families with kids wait outside or go upstairs into the new play pen dining area. [TedE: I'm sure they will figure out the logistics.]
dcfoodie Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 If they are making the upstairs space adults only, then I'll be a bit disappointed, especially if the bar downstairs will be decommissioned. I understand completely though. When it's crowded, I always feel bad for the people seated in the back by the bar with all the people waiting by the bar standing over them.
Heather Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 If they expand and make the area adults only we are probably not ever going again. More $$ for the folks at Comet, I guess.
mdt Posted March 6, 2007 Posted March 6, 2007 If they expand and make the area adults only we are probably not ever going again. More $$ for the folks at Comet, I guess. They make one part (the smaller one) adults only and you will never go again? A little harsh, isn't it? I wonder if they could make an outdoor deck on the second floor.
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