dr.com Sunday Evening Dinner at Amoo's - Sun, Mar. 23rd, 6 PM, $40 with Unlimited Free Corkage

[Chef Seb]

NOTE: DO NOT LOOK AT THE POLL RESULTS WITHOUT VOTING FIRST; OTHERWISE, YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO VOTE.

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Ok Folks, so Don and I been having some talks about doing an event exclusively for DR's members at Amoo's!!

And ill think of a cool menu to put together for that evening and I promise it'll be pocket friendly as this is more designed to show all of you guys who have supported my family's business over the years, some love!!

Here are the dates that I have available for you foodies,

Sunday March 15, 2014

Sunday March 22, 2014

Sunday March 29, 2014

let us know what works for you guys

[DonRocks]

Ok Folks, so Don and I been having some talks about doing an event exclusively for DR's members at Amoo's!!

And ill think of a cool menu to put together for that evening and I promise it'll be pocket friendly as this is more designed to show all of you guys who have supported my family's business over the years, some love!!

Here are the dates that I have available for you foodies,

Sunday March 15, 2014

Sunday March 22, 2014

Sunday March 29, 2014

let us know what works for you guys

We're also planning on taking over the whole restaurant, so it will be in essence a private room and we can bring our own wine without corkage.

[DanielK]

I'm assuming you mean 16th, 23rd, and 30th, as the dates you mention are Saturdays.

I'd love to go, but am only open on the 23rd.

Don, do you want to set this up as a poll?

[DonRocks]

I'm assuming you mean 16th, 23rd, and 30th, as the dates you mention are Saturdays.

I'd love to go, but am only open on the 23rd.

Don, do you want to set this up as a poll?

Sure. Sebastian, can you confirm which dates you mean?

[Chef Seb]

yes 16th 23rd and 30th. Sorry for the confusion

[DonRocks]

Evening?

[Chef Seb]

6pm??

[DonRocks]

I've created a poll up above. Please select all Sundays that will work for you.

Our goal is to close the restaurant so we can bring our own wine (it becomes a private room). Amoo's will not be charging any corkage fee; only for the food. I've encouraged Seb to make a fair profit on the food because of this.

[Dr. Delicious]

I really hope I can make this! How many seats are available? It may be a game-time decision for me, so I hope numbers will be tracked closely on this thread.

[Chef Seb]

The capacity of Amoo's is 45 people

[DonRocks]

The capacity of Amoo's is 45 people

I don't think we'll get 45, but who knows? The wine-party aspect is a big deal.

[weezy]

Will you be suggesting any wines to bring along, Don?

[DanielK]

Everyone vote for the 23rd so I can go, please. :-)

[DonRocks]

Will you be suggesting any wines to bring along, Don?

Light reds would be wonderful! Dry whites, too. Pale Rosés. I'm sure a couple bottles from my cellar will make it into Amoo's.

[porcupine]

Don, when I went to view the poll results, I got the message "you have already voted" -but I hadn't.  ?

[DonRocks]

Don, when I went to view the poll results, I got the message "you have already voted" -but I hadn't.  ?

Sure you hadn't? Gimme your dates, and I'll put them in.

[Chef Seb]

Malbec, Sauvignon Blanc. Im hoping for the 23rd myself

[porcupine]

Sure you hadn't? Gimme your dates, and I'll put them in.

Quite sure.  And no dates for me; I was just looking at how the polling was going.

[LauraB]

Don, when I went to view the poll results, I got the message "you have already voted" -but I hadn't.  ?

The same thing just happened to me. I viewed the poll results prior to voting and now I can't vote because I'm being told I've already voted.

[DonRocks]

I think it's because I put the poll in *after* this thread was started which is a weird way to do things. Would anyone mind if I started anew?

[DonRocks]

From Invision:

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Hello.

One person has enough detail in their description to diagnose this. They said:

"The same thing just happened to me. I viewed the poll results prior to voting and now I can't vote because I'm being told I've already voted"

And... that's correct.

If they view the results, as the text in the poll box says, they have cast a "Null" vote. So... they already voted. See this screenshot:

 

People must cast their vote, not view the results. Results are shown to them after they vote.

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So Elizabeth, Laura, just send me a PM and I'll get your votes in for you. Everyone else, please pay heed to this! It's not a good design (and, quite frankly, that message is virtually meaningless and even misleading), but that's the way it is.

[Soup]

We'd love to come.  Soup +1. The place is great!  Any one of the date works.  Since I have to work next day, earlier the better from a start time perspective.  If it starts too late, I might not be able to make it.

Soup

[weezy]

Since I can make any of the three nights, put me down and +1

[LauraB]

Well, perhaps they need to change the language on that 'warning.'  I saw the 'null vote', but assumed it meant that by clicking on 'View Results' I was not voting.  I didn't realize that I was giving up my chance to vote at all. 

[Chef Seb]

So don what should we do, equal votes on last 2 dates..

[Barbara]

So don what should we do, equal votes on last 2 dates..

Apparently, voting is still open and you need to check the count.

[DonRocks]

Apparently, voting is still open and you need to check the count.

Yes, we'll leave the poll open for a couple days into next week, and for now, it looks like we're leaning towards March 23rd.

[beachgirl54]

Just voted successfully - I'm in!

[Chef Seb]

Beachgirl54

Im glad you are joining us!!

[iolaire]

Susan and I would join you on the 23rd or 16th - voted for the 16th.

[DanielK]

Susan and I would join you on the 23rd or 16th - voted for the 16th.

You can vote for more than one date...

[Chef Seb]

Oright folks, You all have voted!!! The 23rd of march it is....

The wonderful concept of democracy!!

See you guys on the 23rd!

The flyer will be done soon. Im also sending out invitations via Facebook and Twitter this weekend!

Its gonna be a lot fun! Cant wait to meet those of you whom I haven't met!

Party time!!

Bring wine! free corkage!!

[lovehockey]

Put me down on the attendance list.

[Ilaine]

I am coming plus one. Possibly plus two or even three, will contact son and see if he and girlfriend are in and edit post.

[zoramargolis]

I'm in. What time?

[Donna Chin]

I'm in, + 1

[DanielK]

I'm in, +1. Can't wait!

[Barbara]

I'm in + 1, possibly 2, since DanielK will be driving. 

[Chef Seb]

Awesome, ill put everone down on our books! Please come with an empty stomach!

[Chef Seb]

Oright folks, heres the Facebook invite where you can also RSVP

https://www.facebook.com/events/1403455819919688/

See you all on the 23rd!!

[agm]

NQD and I are in.

[iolaire]

I RSVP's on facebook but didn't see how to put two people...  Susan and I will attend. thanks

[Soup]

Soup +1.  I think I read that it is 6 to 9pm.  We may have to leave a little earlier (e.g., 8).  Any info on the cost per person?

[DanielK]

It looks like, based on Seb's facebook post, you don't have to come at 6, but can arrange for a seating any time that evening. I don't know what others are doing, but I did specifically request a 6p table.

[Dr. Delicious]

Arg! I won't be able to make it. I live so close, however, that I thought I might at least pop in during the meal to introduce myself and meet everyone... assuming a brief visit is OK. So, you all have that to look forward to.

ETA: Oh, I just noticed the post about multiple seatings, so maybe popping in doesn't make sense/isn't helpful...

[iolaire]

I RSVP's on facebook but didn't see how to put two people...  Susan and I will attend. thanks

Now I requested two @ 7 on Facebook - but we are happy to join a DR table if such a think is created (at any time).

[zoramargolis]

I'm in. What time?

A bit confusing, but I'm getting the sense that I should be there at 6...

[DonRocks]

I heard from Seb - it's the Persian New Year, and he's swamped. He said to show up at 6 PM, and he'd chime in with details later.

[Chef Seb]

Oright folks, Im so sorry that it took me so long to post this. With going through the Persian New Year celebrations held at Amoo's, I had very little time to sit down and type the menu and pricing for this evening.
So the pre fixe dinner menu will cost at $40 per person which includes a 5 course dinner with multiple options to choose from.
I thought since this event is designed for the members of dr.com and some of Amoo's loyal guests, it'd be interesting to combine some of Mr. Rockwell's favorites dishes with my own personal favorite items that I enjoy cooking on daily bases.

Here are your dinner course options for this event...

Starter bites:

Orange Olives
Orange marinated fine Olives

Soup:

Saffron Squash Soup
Saffron steamed acorn squash soup topped off with goat cheese crumbles

Or

Soupe Jo
Tomato garlic steamed barley and shredded chicken breast mixed with cilantro and rice noodles

Appetizers:

Hot Beet (Seb's Favorite)
Fire roasted beet served on a bed of basil pistachio pesto and creamy goat cheese

Or

Kashke Bademjan (Don's Favorite)
Sauteed eggplants and topped off with caramelized onions and fresh mint puree, drizzled with fermented yogurt

Entrees:

Sea Bass Kabob (Seb's Favorite)
Jalapeno basil lime marinated wild caught Chilean sea bass, served with a side of Amoo's Saffron rice

Or

Lambshank with Baghali rice (Don's Favorite)
Tomato and garlic braised whole lambshank served with a side of lima beans rice tossed in dill and truffle oil

Or

Lamb Chops Kabob (Seb's Favorite)
Saffron barberry marinated New Zealand lamb chops, served with a side of Amoo's saffron rice

Or

Koofteh (Don's Favorite)
Spiced ground beef meatball, braised in a tangy cilantro and tomato sauce, served with a side of Amoo's Saffron rice

Desserts:

Bastani
Saffron pistachio and rose water infused ice cream

Or

Anar Puffs
Pomegranate goat cheese stuffed cream puffs

Everyone may arrive at 6 since its a private dinner event. The only reason why i asked everyone to RSVP was to have a count of exactly how many people will be attending. In order to make adjustments and to ensure correct inventory, the kitchen needs to know what kind of volumes we will be dealing with. RSVPing to the event will ensure quality of service and food.
Once again, thank you for joining. Looking forward to meeting all of you in Person.

Happy Norooz (Persian New Year)

P.S please remeber this is a private fun dinner party... So lets not be so serious....:-) Please come as you wish and bring your funn vibes with you!!

[DonRocks]

Oright folks, Im so sorry that it took me so long to post this. With going through the Persian New Year celebrations held at Amoo's, I had very little time to sit down and type the menu and pricing for this evening.

So the pre fixe dinner menu will cost at $40 per person which includes a 5 course dinner with multiple options to choose from.

I thought since this event is designed for the members of dr.com and some of Amoo's loyal guests, it'd be interesting to combine some of Mr. Rockwell's favorites dishes with my own personal favorite items that I enjoy cooking on daily bases.

Here are your dinner course options for this event...

Starter bites:

Orange Olives

Orange marinated fine Olives

Soup:

Saffron Squash Soup

Saffron steamed acorn squash soup topped off with goat cheese crumbles

Or

Soupe Jo

Tomato garlic steamed barley and shredded chicken breast mixed with cilantro and rice noodles

Appetizers:

Hot Beet (Seb's Favorite)

Fire roasted beet served on a bed of basil pistachio pesto and creamy goat cheese

Or

Kashke Bademjan (Don's Favorite)

Sauteed eggplants and topped off with caramelized onions and fresh mint puree, drizzled with fermented yogurt

Entrees:

Sea Bass Kabob (Seb's Favorite)

Jalapeno basil lime marinated wild caught Chilean sea bass, served with a side of Amoo's Saffron rice

Or

Lambshank with Baghali rice (Don's Favorite)

Tomato and garlic braised whole lambshank served with a side of lima beans rice tossed in dill and truffle oil

Or

Lamb Chops Kabob (Seb's Favorite)

Saffron barberry marinated New Zealand lamb chops, served with a side of Amoo's saffron rice

Or

Koofteh (Don's Favorite)

Spiced ground beef meatball, braised in a tangy cilantro and tomato sauce, served with a side of Amoo's Saffron rice

Desserts:

Bastani

Saffron pistachio and rose water infused ice cream

Or

Anar Puffs

Pomegranate goat cheese stuffed cream puffs

Everyone may arrive at 6 since its a private dinner event. The only reason why i asked everyone to RSVP was to have a count of exactly how many people will be attending. In order to make adjustments and to ensure correct inventory, the kitchen needs to know what kind of volumes we will be dealing with. RSVPing to the event will ensure quality of service and food.

Once again, thank you for joining. Looking forward to meeting all of you in Person.

Happy Norooz (Persian New Year)

P.S please remeber this is a private fun dinner party... So lets not be so serious....:-) Please come as you wish and bring your funn vibes with you!!

And bring lots of wine!

[lovehockey]

Oright folks, Im so sorry that it took me so long to post this. With going through the Persian New Year celebrations held at Amoo's, I had very little time to sit down and type the menu and pricing for this evening.

So the pre fixe dinner menu will cost at $40 per person which includes a 5 course dinner with multiple options to choose from.

I thought since this event is designed for the members of dr.com and some of Amoo's loyal guests, it'd be interesting to combine some of Mr. Rockwell's favorites dishes with my own personal favorite items that I enjoy cooking on daily bases.

Here are your dinner course options for this event...

Starter bites:

Orange Olives
Orange marinated fine Olives

Soup:

Saffron Squash Soup
Saffron steamed acorn squash soup topped off with goat cheese crumbles

Or

Soupe Jo
Tomato garlic steamed barley and shredded chicken breast mixed with cilantro and rice noodles

Appetizers:

Hot Beet (Seb's Favorite)
Fire roasted beet served on a bed of basil pistachio pesto and creamy goat cheese

Or

Kashke Bademjan (Don's Favorite)
Sauteed eggplants and topped off with caramelized onions and fresh mint puree, drizzled with fermented yogurt

Entrees:

Sea Bass Kabob (Seb's Favorite)
Jalapeno basil lime marinated wild caught Chilean sea bass, served with a side of Amoo's Saffron rice

Or

Lambshank with Baghali rice (Don's Favorite)
Tomato and garlic braised whole lambshank served with a side of lima beans rice tossed in dill and truffle oil

Or

Lamb Chops Kabob (Seb's Favorite)
Saffron barberry marinated New Zealand lamb chops, served with a side of Amoo's saffron rice

Or

Koofteh (Don's Favorite)
Spiced ground beef meatball, braised in a tangy cilantro and tomato sauce, served with a side of Amoo's Saffron rice

Desserts:

Bastani
Saffron pistachio and rose water infused ice cream

Or

Anar Puffs
Pomegranate goat cheese stuffed cream puffs

Everyone may arrive at 6 since its a private dinner event. The only reason why i asked everyone to RSVP was to have a count of exactly how many people will be attending. In order to make adjustments and to ensure correct inventory, the kitchen needs to know what kind of volumes we will be dealing with. RSVPing to the event will ensure quality of service and food.

Once again, thank you for joining. Looking forward to meeting all of you in Person.

Happy Norooz (Persian New Year)

P.S please remeber this is a private fun dinner party... So lets not be so serious....:-) Please come as you wish and bring your funn vibes with you!!

The menu looks fantastic!  Looking forward to attending!

[nenadaves]

Could I bring my camera? all sounds delicious. Yet TBD

[iolaire]

I RSVP's on facebook but didn't see how to put two people...  Susan and I will attend. thanks

Sorry, I have to cancel, my wife cannot come and thus I will not.

[Donna Chin]

Hello, my name is Donna and I'm glad to be a new member.  I had a favorite Japaneese restaurant called Konami.  It had a kitchen fire over a year ago and hasn't reopened.  Their bento box was scrumptious, including salmon, potatoes, pickles, tempura, rice, sushi with choice of salad or soup for 17.00.  I was wondering if any member knows of another Japaneese restaurant with great food and not posh (over priced.)

[DonRocks]

Hello, my name is Donna and I'm glad to be a new member.  I had a favorite Japaneese restaurant called Konami.  It had a kitchen fire over a year ago and hasn't reopened.  Their bento box was scrumptious, including salmon, potatoes, pickles, tempura, rice, sushi with choice of salad or soup for 17.00.  I was wondering if any member knows of another Japaneese restaurant with great food and not posh (over priced.)

Welcome, Donna. Thanks for joining, thanks for coming, and thanks for posting. You'll have a great time at Amoo's, and you'll feel like you're among friends as soon as you get there.

[DanielK]

I hope this topic is quiet because everyone is sending RSVPs via facebook, email, phone, etc. Looking forward to seeing a good crowd tomorrow!

[zoramargolis]

I hope this topic is quiet because everyone is sending RSVPs via facebook, email, phone, etc. Looking forward to seeing a good crowd tomorrow!

It's a bit confusing, Daniel. Does an "I'm in" on this thread constitute an RSVP? Or is it necessary to go to another method?

[beachgirl54]

I'm a little confused too - my friend and I will be there at 6, because I'm thinking that's when we are supposed to be there, even though I had previously said we'd be there at 7 on the Facebook event page.

[lovehockey]

I heard from Seb - it's the Persian New Year, and he's swamped. He said to show up at 6 PM, and he'd chime in with details later.

For the time, here's the answer.

Zora, I signed up via this thread too (as someone who is not on Facebook).  I'm confident that everyone who did will be fine.

[Ilaine]

Head count? There are three in our party, possibly four.

[weezy]

Head count? There are three in our party, possibly four.

On Amoo's facebook page the last that I looked, it was 22 with another 6 possible, if I remember correctly.

[nenadaves]

I am in

[lovehockey]

Great time.  I shared a table with the delightful beachgirl54 and an equally delightful friend of hers, and I was also able to meet other Rockwellians and connect names to faces.

Seb and his siblings graciously let each table sample everything that was on the menu.  In particular, I enjoyed the eggplants and the sea bass.

It was my first visit there and I'll definitely be back.

[Barbara]

This was what the best of what the former DR.com dinners (that I have attended) were supposed to be. Wonderful food, wonderful friends, and didn't break the bank, either. The only problem I could see was that several people wandered in, not knowing that this was a private event, and had to be turned away. At Zora's suggestion, I told Chef Seb's sister (who apparently runs the place) that she might want to consider shutting off the big neon "OPEN" sign--which she promptly did--and very graciously, too, I might add.

Thanks to the entire staff of the restaurant for doing this and being so very accommodating to all of us.  Needless to say, I didn't leave there hungry and even wished I had a second stomach. The folks out that way are very lucky to have this place.

Also thanks to DanielK for the transportation and the company.

[Chef Seb]

wow!!!! What a night.... I had a blast cooking for this event last night... thanks to everyone who made it out! Don, wish you were with us man... hope all is well!

Looking forward to doing another dinner!! Have a great week guys!

[zoramargolis]

Gracious hosts, friendly service, generous helpings of very tasty home-style cooking. It's no wonder that Don is a regular here, and has a lot of favorites on the menu. Thanks to Sebastian and his siblings for pulling out all of the stops for us.

[beachgirl54]

Such a good time with such good food - I may have secured another regular customer when I gave the lamb shank leftovers to my babysitter, who text the next night raving about the food and wanting to know where it came from.

Excellent company too - nice to meet you lovehockey and belated happy birthday! 

Nancy

[Donna Chin]

Chef Seb said we were all family and that's just what it felt like.  The food was spectacular, I drool when I think about the olives and the sea bass.  I took home some left over lamb shank in sauce and it was even better the next day. 

[Ilaine]

We enjoyed ourselves very much.  Excellent foot, excellent service, excellent company.  My favorite was the sea bass, succulent, flavorful, and tender.  Must eat it again to try to understand the marinade, I am sure that made most of the difference between this juicy piece of fish and the austere sea bass sold elsewhere, but also it was not cooked into toughness, as is all too common.  My husband and son favored the lamb.

My son, who works in Falls Church, says it is only 10 minutes from his place of work, and he's been back already for lunch.  Really likes it.

[DonRocks]

Chef Seb said we were all family and that's just what it felt like.  The food was spectacular, I drool when I think about the olives and the sea bass.  I took home some left over lamb shank in sauce and it was even better the next day. 

Donna, I'm glad you came and enjoyed yourself. Likewise, everyone else.

These types of events used to be a commonplace occurrence in this community, and their loss has been a source of great sorrow to me (I know I didn't attend many of them, but I took a lot of happiness in knowing that others were having a good time).

I would like nothing more than to start them up again, but it needs to be done organically; I can't ramrod these events down peoples' throats if they don't want to go. What I can do, however, is organize them if there's interest - someone just needs to get the ball rolling; it can't be me.

Cheers,

Rocks

[Chef Seb]

Don,

I would love to do another Don Rocks event, if thats ok with you... It was a lot of fun and i think people would love it if we did anotherone, but its up to you!!