Escoffier Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 And now for something (somewhat) completely different... A $20 Korean dinner night (a Tuesday night dinner on Monday night?). If my wonderful (and Korean) +1 and I can find a suitable venue for dinner, would you prefer to order from the menu, have gentle guidance and order from the menu, close your eyes and point to order from the menu, or have a somewhat "fixed" menu? (of course, we could always go to one of about 200 Korean buffets and everyone could take a chance). Your responses are solicited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 And now for something (somewhat) completely different...A $20 Korean dinner night (a Tuesday night dinner on Monday night?). If my wonderful (and Korean) +1 and I can find a suitable venue for dinner, would you prefer to order from the menu, have gentle guidance and order from the menu, close your eyes and point to order from the menu, or have a somewhat "fixed" menu? (of course, we could always go to one of about 200 Korean buffets and everyone could take a chance). Your responses are solicited. Since I know close to zero about Korean food I would love to have those that know do the ordering/organizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Since I know close to zero about Korean food I would love to have those that know do the ordering/organizing. Exactly. Worked great at Temptasian! I'm for Monday nights, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenB Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 And now for something (somewhat) completely different...A $20 Korean dinner night (a Tuesday night dinner on Monday night?). If my wonderful (and Korean) +1 and I can find a suitable venue for dinner, would you prefer to order from the menu, have gentle guidance and order from the menu, close your eyes and point to order from the menu, or have a somewhat "fixed" menu? (of course, we could always go to one of about 200 Korean buffets and everyone could take a chance). Your responses are solicited. Guidance from you and +1. Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cucas87 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I'd love to come to a Korean $20 Tuesday dinner and Monday is fine with me. I also don't know much about Korean food and would prefer that someone or many someones who are familiar with the cuisine order or at least make strong recommendations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 (edited) And now for something (somewhat) completely different...A $20 Korean dinner night (a Tuesday night dinner on Monday night?). If my wonderful (and Korean) +1 and I can find a suitable venue for dinner, would you prefer to order from the menu, have gentle guidance and order from the menu, close your eyes and point to order from the menu, or have a somewhat "fixed" menu? (of course, we could always go to one of about 200 Korean buffets and everyone could take a chance). Your responses are solicited. Great idea! I prefer gentle guidance for ordering from the menu from someone who's familiar with the place and knows what's really delicious, and what shares easily. Those menus are really long and baffling for the ininitiated. Mondays usually work for me too. Edited January 27, 2006 by crackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principia Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 And now for something (somewhat) completely different...A $20 Korean dinner night ... Guidance is always good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I'm down pretty much whenever...and I'll even drive out to the burbs again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 No buffet - I'd prefer if those in the know did the ordering, or arranged for a set menu ahead of time. Weekdays are fine, weekends are better (lunch, maybe?), but if it's a weekday, please make it on the late side. I'd be coming from Baltimore if I come straight from work, or Potomac if I go home first... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 No buffet - I'd prefer if those in the know did the ordering, or arranged for a set menu ahead of time.Weekdays are fine, weekends are better (lunch, maybe?), but if it's a weekday, please make it on the late side. I'd be coming from Baltimore if I come straight from work, or Potomac if I go home first... Okay, wow! that's some drive for dinner... How about if we say a Monday night for starters? Would that be good with everyone? Then we can find a mutually agreeable time. My +1 and I will post some basic Korean food facts shortly so that everyone will have an idea of what's in store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Okay, wow! that's some drive for dinner... How about if we say a Monday night for starters? Would that be good with everyone? Then we can find a mutually agreeable time. My +1 and I will post some basic Korean food facts shortly so that everyone will have an idea of what's in store. Fine by me. I've been waiting for a guided tour of a Korean menu from a pro for quite some time. Count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 Fine by me. I've been waiting for a guided tour of a Korean menu from a pro for quite some time. Count me in. Okay, now for the really big question. Annandale is not close to ANY metro station. Car-less people would have to be picked up at either King St or Braddock Road metro. How much of a problem does this present? If this is insurmountable, I'm not sure what can be done. There are alternatives but they are not as good, more expensive or more "American". I'd prefer to give you the plain unvarnished Korean food experience (the one that I have come to know and love) but if you can't get there, it wouldn't be possible. Again, all comments (good, bad but not indifferent) are welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I think we were all assuming Annandale. Hence my concern about driving during rush hour, and request for a later start... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 I think we were all assuming Annandale. Hence my concern about driving during rush hour, and request for a later start... Okay, that's a bit of a relief. What time would be most convenient for you? We'll work around your schedule as much as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 What time would be most convenient for you? We'll work around your schedule as much as possible. Don't be silly. Pick what time works best for everyone. The later the better for me, but I'll be there regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Could we do it on a Saturday or Sunday night? Otherwise it will take some of us an hour to get there during rush hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 Don't be silly. Pick what time works best for everyone. The later the better for me, but I'll be there regardless. Looking forward to it. Now just to pick a specific Monday night and count heads and figure out who needs rides and ... and ... and ... ad infinitum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 Could we do it on a Saturday or Sunday night? Otherwise it will take some of us an hour to get there during rush hour. I'm open to any night that people might want to go. I'm just the instigator here, talk it over amongst yourselves and let me know what night works best and we'll go from there. Sunday nights would be good because it's somewhat a quiet night...but whatever works best for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotteeM Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 I'd try hard to attend on a weeknight, but if it were a Saturday night, my +1 might join us as well. And rush hour in NoVA is usually not very pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvanrens Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Count me and +1 and +1/2 in, depending upon the day and time... Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 Count me and +1 and +1/2 in, depending upon the day and time...Rob Jackie....HELP!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Count me and +1 and +1/2 in, depending upon the day and time...Rob +1 1/2? Jeez, how're we gonna figure out the tip on all this!???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 +1 1/2? Jeez, how're we gonna figure out the tip on all this!???? by weight consumed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 I am in and can drive from downtown and return people to the metro. I have my daughter every other week, so I may need a sitter on the off week. Have the waitress add the tip and everyone bring cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 NotQuickDraw and I are in ... timing doesn't matter for us, since we're less than 10 minutes from Annandale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 Here's where we are up to now. The following are (tenetatively) attending: agm notQuickDraw Scott_Johnston rvanrens +1 +.5 DanielK hillvalley mdt shogun StephenB cucas87 crackers principia tweaked CrescentFresh goldenticket (?) escoffier grover (the instigator) Gee, 3 more and we get the free egg-rolls... . Now, for the next two big decisions, what night works best for the majority and which restaurant would you prefer? The choices are: 1. A restaurant that's close to I-495 and easily found and is somewhat small 2. A traditional Korean restaurant that's more hidden but handles large crowds of Korean tour buses every day 3. A "new-style" blonde-wood and fern bar type Korean restaurant with more Americanized Korean food. 4. A Korean only place where the menu is printed on a placemat, in Korean, the waitstaff might have one English speaking person, and most of us will be asked if we want forks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 I think you're better off in the long run if you just pick a day and place, and post about it. What place is your favorite? Weeknight or weekend, enough will certainly show up to make it worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 I think you're better off in the long run if you just pick a day and place, and post about it. What place is your favorite? Weeknight or weekend, enough will certainly show up to make it worthwhile. It's a toss-up between 1 & 2. I think (with the help of Mapquest) that #2 is going to be the winner. A bit difficult to get to but well worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotteeM Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Count me in, for whatever restaurant is the best! My +1 will probably only make it if it is a weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenB Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 #1 or #4, I think. Tuesday and Thursday are my favorite Tuesdays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principia Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 #1 and #2 are good; assuming the night we pick doesn't interfere with his classes (W or Th, the day is still in flux), my +1 is interested as well. #4 I don't mind so much, but it would be an awful lot of work for our "tour guides"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 #1 and #2 are good; assuming the night we pick doesn't interfere with his classes (W or Th, the day is still in flux), my +1 is interested as well.#4 I don't mind so much, but it would be an awful lot of work for our "tour guides"! Okay, I've made a (one) decision. We're going to have a Twenty-dollar Tuesday on Tuesday. I am going to talk to two restaurants today and will post the cost-per-person (including tax, tip, title, registration fee, wheels and tires optional) including tax and tip by Sunday evening. Would you like a representative menu as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Count Mr. Shorter in. I am sitting this one out because he's the Korean food fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 Count Mr. Shorter in. I am sitting this one out because he's the Korean food fan. but how do you know you wouldn't be one as well until you try? Okay, the Mister is there but not the Mrs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 Here's where we are up to now. The following are (tenetatively) attending: agm notQuickDraw Scott_Johnston rvanrens +1 +.5 DanielK hillvalley Mr. Shorter but not Mrs. Shorter ( -1 ?) mdt shogun StephenB cucas87 crackers principia tweaked UStreetGuy CrescentFresh goldenticket (?) escoffier grover (the instigator) Tuesday night is going to be the night...next is the restaurant selection and then which specific Tuesday. Anyone have a preference for a specific Tuesday night? Now, for the next two big decisions, what night works best for the majority and which restaurant would you prefer? The choices are: 1. A restaurant that's close to I-495 and easily found and is somewhat small 2. A traditional Korean restaurant that's more hidden but handles large crowds of Korean tour buses every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 My better half is industriously making mandoo for the Asian New Year. I've been taking pictures of the process. If anyone is interested, I can post them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 Here's where we are up to now. The following are (tenetatively) attending:agm notQuickDraw Scott_Johnston rvanrens +1 +.5 DanielK hillvalley Mr. Shorter but not Mrs. Shorter ( -1 ?) mdt shogun StephenB cucas87 crackers principia tweaked UStreetGuy CrescentFresh goldenticket (?) escoffier grover (the instigator) Tuesday night is going to be the night...next is the restaurant selection and then which specific Tuesday. Anyone have a preference for a specific Tuesday night? Now, for the next two big decisions, what night works best for the majority and which restaurant would you prefer? The choices are: 1. A restaurant that's close to I-495 and easily found and is somewhat small 2. A traditional Korean restaurant that's more hidden but handles large crowds of Korean tour buses every day Keep your calendar open for Tuesday Feb 21. We're aiming for dinner at 8:00 (2000 hours for people on 24 hour clocks). I'll announce the place after tomorrows restaurant negotiations. Look for about 3 to 4 courses and a wide variety of tastes and textures. It's making me hungry already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBK Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 This sounds great! If there's room in one of the cars to/from DC or a metro, count me in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Escoffier, Here's my two cents, knowing this crew: don't dumb the restaurant or the meal down fearing that people here might want to 'stick their toe(fu) in the water.' Full-force Korean is the way to go. To wit: click. <--- (subtitled "Why Eunny Jang Will One Day Be Famous.") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Escoffier,Here's my two cents, knowing this crew: don't dumb the restaurant or the meal down fearing that people here might want to 'stick their toe(fu) in the water.' Full-force Korean is the way to go. To wit: click. <--- (subtitled "Why Eunny Jang Will One Day Be Famous.") What ever happened to her? She was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 She was. This was brilliant: What's the quote about Washington combining Northern hospitality with Southern efficiency? Well, Korean food is kind of like that - the whiff of sadism found on certain Japanese tables with the heavy-handedness of provincial Chinese cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenB Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Escoffier,Here's my two cents, knowing this crew: don't dumb the restaurant or the meal down fearing that people here might want to 'stick their toe(fu) in the water.' Full-force Korean is the way to go. Indubitably! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 (edited) Here's where we are so far. The following are (tenetatively) attending: agm notQuickDraw MelGold rvanrens +1 +.5 mbk porcupine DanielK hillvalley Mr. Shorter but not Mrs. Shorter ( -1 ?) mdt shogun StephenB cucas87 crackers principia tweaked UStreetGuy CrescentFresh goldenticket (?) escoffier grover (the instigator) Tuesday night February 21 is going to be the night. Dinner will start at 8:00 pm. My +1 is negotiating with the two restaurants and will make reservations at the one which gives us the best food at the best price. We have settled on roughly 4 courses which may not seem like much but I guarantee no one will leave hungry. Edited January 30, 2006 by Escoffier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotteeM Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I thought I had put my name in for this one, but apparently not. I would like to attend, although 8 is a very late start time for me on a work night. I'll say tentatively yes for now, if that's OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 I thought I had put my name in for this one, but apparently not. I would like to attend, although 8 is a very late start time for me on a work night. I'll say tentatively yes for now, if that's OK. That's fine. We'll do a head count when we get closer and if you can't make it, we'll miss you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I'm out. It's a school night and Annandale is the boonies for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 I'm out. It's a school night and Annandale is the boonies for me. Ok, sorry that you will miss it. We'll see how it goes and if it's good, maybe we can schedule another one at a different restaurant later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Okay, I don't want to be wishy-washy here, but would a weekend be a more easily doable time for everyone? I have no problem with getting to Annandale at any time but there might be people who would prefer a nice long leisurely lunch or early evening dinner on a weekend. So, you tell me...Tuesday or Saturday or Sunday? We can always change arrangments because we have time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Okay, I don't want to be wishy-washy here, but would a weekend be a more easily doable time for everyone? I have no problem with getting to Annandale at any time but there might be people who would prefer a nice long leisurely lunch or early evening dinner on a weekend. So, you tell me...Tuesday or Saturday or Sunday? We can always change arrangments because we have time. I don't think you are going to please everyone regardless of what day you select. Since you are working with the restaurant, select the date and those that can make it will come. Trust me you will drive yourself crazy otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I don't think you are going to please everyone regardless of what day you select. Since you are working with the restaurant, select the date and those that can make it will come. Trust me you will drive yourself crazy otherwise. Escoffier, I have to second this excellent advice. Even though I just found out I'm working 1/21-1/23 and thus unable to join you. (damn fluid work schedule) Schedule it for when you can and let the chips fall where they may. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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