RissaP Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 The DonRockwell.com empire continues to expand, this time in collaboration with WETA. As part of their new show Neighborhood Eats, WETA has created a new DC Dining site. A weekly feature of the site will be Lettres de Mon Moulin. Neighborhood Eats airs next Thursday, November 16th, at 8 pm. I think it will be in complete sentences. But will it also be in French with a translator? Kudos, you make us proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DameEdna Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 "Airs"? Does this mean Don is going to be on TV in his trenchcoat? I thought that when Don got his own TV show, he would eitherbe behind a black curtain, or in disguise, maybe with a giant red stick-on nose. Now, I think it might be a hat in the manner of Arch Campbell, and camera angles that never reveal his identity. Really, who but Don goes into any restaurant with the idea that the kitchen must have at least one specialty that is really great? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Let me end this rumor before it begins: I'm not on Neighborhood Eats - WETA didn't contact me until after it was filmed. But... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 But... Let me guess: You'd be great on TV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted November 7, 2006 Share Posted November 7, 2006 Let me guess:You'd be great on TV My days of performing in front of the camera ended years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 My days of performing in front of the camera ended years ago. Ah, so you moved behind the camera (or curtain). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia R Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Congratulations and thank you for not giving all our secrets away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwine Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Congratulations and thank you for not giving all our secrets away. Please tell me Don didn't recommend Mrs. K's Toll House? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Or Pizza Mart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captcourt Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Or anything from Sushi Kappo Kawasaki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 My days of performing in front of the camera ended years ago. I understand there was a tragic baking accidnet involving Don's buns and an oven but I am not sure of the details.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Does that mean it'll have to be in complete sentences? Or at least, will the notes have to be separated by ...ellipses... like any good notes column?Billions of blue blistering barnacles! Complete sentences with proper punctuation. And WETA scoops dr.com - the posts are going up there before they go up here. This is furgled.At least we know what he will eventually get around to posting here. From today's blog: Don Rockwell returns for his weekly review. This week’s course is a virtual international feast, which includes Japanese at Sushi Taro, Korean at Mandu, and Italian at San Vito Ristorante Italiano. In addition, Don also gives us the low down on Zaytinya, The Lebanese Butcher, Restaurant Eve, Tallula, Jimmy’s on K Street, Belga Café, Tosca, Taberna del Alabardero, Asia Nora, Pedro and Vinny’s Burrito Cart, Mayorga Coffee Roasters and the Tastee Diner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Hey, everybody, I hear there's a site with more up to the minute and more accurate restaurant inside information that what DonRockwell.com is putting out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Let me guess:You'd be great on TV Ah, so you moved behind the camera (or curtain). Actually, he figured out a way to get on tv without going anywhere near the camera or the curtain. To find out how, check out egullet's Chris Cognac in his new series tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 From WETA's The Intersection e-Newsletter: ...Then on Wednesday...we hope you're hungry! Renowned Food Network TV chef Anthony Bourdain joins Rebecca in-studio to talk about the Capital Food Fight. Later in the hour, local food critic and blogger Don Rockwell talks about WETA's own food endeavors — the TV 26 production Neighborhood Eats and WETA's new food blog DC Dining. ...Yes, this Wednesday, the 15th, at 11:00 a.m., 90.9 FM or listen online here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Rockstar: Where's the potty mouth? Stay hard! PS: You've even been picked up by the 'Stay at Home Dad's Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 You've even been picked up by the 'Stay at Home Dad's Forum!Gee, I wonder who that could be?PS: And it did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Don't forget to watch the Hungry Detective tonight at 10:30 and 1:30. He hits the usual places for the most part but it will be interesting to see him try to pull off Cantina Marina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 For those of you who suffer from ADHD, DonRockwell.com (this place and you) is mentioned in the first two minutes of the show. Congrats, Don! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Would it be okay if DC just didn't HAVE a "signature dish"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 You mean it's not the half-smoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Wowo Donrockwell.com is up there with Rachel Ray.... Somehow I should feel better about this. The hungrey Detective heads right to U street (with everyone else) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinDC Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 For those of you who suffer from ADHD, DonRockwell.com (this place and you) is mentioned in the first two minutes of the show. Congrats, Don!I saw it! Very exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DameEdna Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 My days of performing in front of the camera ended years ago."Show us your half-smoke, dear ... um, ... not that." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBK Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 From WETA's The Intersection e-Newsletter:..Then on Wednesday...we hope you're hungry! Renowned Food Network TV chef Anthony Bourdain joins Rebecca in-studio to talk about the Capital Food Fight. Later in the hour, local food critic and blogger Don Rockwell talks about WETA's own food endeavors — the TV 26 production Neighborhood Eats and WETA's new food blog DC Dining. ... Yes, this Wednesday, the 15th, at 11:00 a.m., 90.9 FM or listen online here. bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Sweetwater Tavern? Ooog, call screener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 From WETA's The Intersection e-Newsletter:Yes, this Wednesday, the 15th, at 11:00 a.m., 90.9 FM or listen online here. Great job, Don! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiral Stairs Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Great job, indeed. Now having heard Don's voice, though, I find it hard to imagine it saying "Oooh, oooh, yeah, yeah baby, turn over, oooh yeah." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Now having heard Don's voice, though, I find it hard to imagine it saying "Oooh, oooh, yeah, yeah baby, turn over, oooh yeah."I don't. Great job Mr. "I'm definitely anything goes"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 In olden days, Prime Rib a-flocking, Was posted on as something Rocking, But now, Don knows, Anything Goes!! Good drinkers too, who once knew better wines, Just Bourbon whiskey stirs their minds, Liver woes, Anything Goes!! If guacamole, it sucks, If dive bars serve ducks, If bistros do flux, If steak is the crux, No, not forgetting "fuck", Why nobody will oppose. When every Dark Wing post is followed By rafts of grappa and armagnac swallowed, Anything goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Bourdain is the rock star - he had his agent with him, and had to be whisked away for another appointment at noon. We had emailed before, but I'd never met him - he's a good, down-to-earth guy. Lots of things I'd say differently if I had it to do again, but the first time is never easy. Guests, please click ---> HERE! <--- for your free porn video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 Wow, a couple of dozen new members in "validating" status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbycooks Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Going to Komi for the first time tomorrow night; definitely getting the tasting menu (it's a special occasion, after all), but wondering whether we should opt for the wine pairings. I've heard mixed reviews and am wondering whether it's worth the extra expense or whether we're better off with a nice-ish bottle. While it's an occasion, Komi is still a splurge! Any thoughts/strong feelings one way or the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.R. Posted November 16, 2006 Share Posted November 16, 2006 Get the wine pairing. Adam Curling, the new sommelier, used to be the som @ Inn at little Washington and does a wonderful job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotteeM Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I'll second the wine pairing. There is enough variety in the offerings on the tasting menu that I don't think one bottle, or even two, would work with everything. Also, if you and your dining partner(s) order different pastas and mains, the wine pairings will reflect that--much better than sticking with one bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbycooks Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Thanks for the replies. I think I persuaded the SO to spring for the pairings... can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plunk Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 They were very generous with refilling our glasses when my wife and I went this summer. I've heard that this might not be the case anymore, but I've yet to see so for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I saw the new WETA series before I read these posts, and I really like it. Great job and nice tie-in. Public television and this community are two of my favorite things, sans the porn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.R. Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Yeah, it's around there for a while, and while spare, it's far more informative than Komi's...I love the new Komi website. It has a recent menu and just the facts. No flash. No music. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm chen Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Huzzah for a functional, pleasant Komi website! Also, congrats to Komi for the mention in Food & Wine's December issue, in the Best Restaurant Dishes of 2006. They wax poetic about Johnny's Tagliatelle with Guanciale, calling it "one of the most mind-blowing pastas in recent memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLB Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Huzzah for a functional, pleasant Komi website!Also, congrats to Komi for the mention in Food & Wine's December issue, in the Best Restaurant Dishes of 2006. They wax poetic about Johnny's Tagliatelle with Guanciale, calling it "one of the most mind-blowing pastas in recent memory." That pasta is very good I tired it this summer. Where can one find Guanciale around here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I've never seen it around here, though you can sometimes get country (Smithfield-style, very salty) jowl at regular supermarkets (it's with the rest of the country ham products)....very good, though different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 That pasta is very good I tired it this summer. Where can one find Guanciale around here?Dean & Deluca. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Posted with permission from Adam Curling: Sparkling Wine Dinner Tuesday, December 19, 2006 five course holiday wine dinner Champagne and sparkling wine pairings Hosted by Sommelier Adam Curling $150 (wine inclusive) reservations required The food at Komi just keeps getting better and better. The 72 hour capretto (baby goat brined for 24 hours, then braised for 48 hours) is more rich and tender than any meat I've ever had, a wonderful autumn dish served with soft polenta and Brussels sprouts. Try it with a bottle of Bandol, which smells of wet woolen blanket but tastes much better - "earthy", I believe, is the preferred term. Too hungover to recall much more, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted November 25, 2006 Author Share Posted November 25, 2006 Posted with permission from Adam Curling:Sparkling Wine Dinner Tuesday, December 19, 2006 five course holiday wine dinner Champagne and sparkling wine pairings Hosted by Sommelier Adam Curling $150 (wine inclusive) reservations required The food at Komi just keeps getting better and better. The 72 hour capretto (baby goat brined for 24 hours, then braised for 48 hours) is more rich and tender than any meat I've ever had, a wonderful autumn dish served with soft polenta and Brussels sprouts. Try it with a bottle of Bandol, which smells of wet woolen blanket but tastes much better - "earthy", I believe, is the preferred term. Too hungover to recall much more, The venison main that I had last week was incredible too. With all the recent press it is going to be harder and harder to get a reservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 The venison main (loin, accompanied by a small piece of venison moussaka) is excellent, rare and juicy, and also married nicely with the '93 Bandol. The pastas...oh boy. Porcupine looked very happy tucking into her white-truffle-laden plate despite the substantial ($35) supplement. My tagliatelle with ragu of young goat was excellent, but Gubeen's agnolotti filled with duck and foie gras mousse were astounding. You also can't go wrong with the mysterious "chocolate and olive" selection for dessert. It's a plateful of duality - on one side a chocolate gelato served on a bed of olive oil I-forget-what and garnished with a thin olive oil crostini; on the other side an olive oil gelato served on a bed of some kind of baked chocolate crumbles and garnished with a thin square of bittersweet chocolate. There's a huge amount to like about Komi. The cooking was excellent from start to finish, the pacing was steady over the 3 hours, the progression of the tasting menu's weightiness and portion size was very good (and very European, I thought), service was attentive and friendly (including doing the right thing with napkins when you leave your seat), and Adam-the-sommelier has a calm and approachable tableside manner. Wonderful meal; I should have come here long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Porcupine looked very happy tucking into her white-truffle-laden plate despite the substantial ($35) supplement. Worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Not a half-bad bourbon article either, considering Don wouldn't touch the stuff six months ago . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Not a half-bad bourbon article either, considering Don wouldn't touch the stuff six months ago . Link it or die! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Not yet. Washingtonian articles are at least a 30-day delay before they go online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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