hillvalley Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 On Sunday, August 27th, at 6:00pm, A&J in Rockville will host a less than $20 Sunday for DonRockwell.com. Gnatharobed's father is going to put together a special menu just for us for around $15. You will also have the option to order a la carte from the regular menu. They can accomidate between 20-30 people so if you want to join in let us know by posting here! (Also, in anticipation of this selling out, please limit RSVPs to two per member for now.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenB Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Please save a seat for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I'd almost rather crawl 20 miles through ground glass then drive to Crockville but for A&J, guess I'll have to do it. Put us down (Grover and I). It would be really nice if this were duplicated in Annandale, but I assume that's asking too much.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted August 17, 2006 Author Share Posted August 17, 2006 For right now it is. There have been dinners out in your neck of the woods and A&J asked that we do it in Rockville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 OMG this so sucks. I've been waiting for this dinner for probably six months, and now it's going to take place 90 minutes before I get back from my only vacation this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I am in for two! Thanks for arranging this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 OMG this so sucks. I've been waiting for this dinner for probably six months, and now it's going to take place 90 minutes before I get back from my only vacation this year. My sentiments exactly, but I'll be leaving town. Might just have to go to lunch there today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted August 18, 2006 Author Share Posted August 18, 2006 If this date doesn't work for most people who are interested I can see about rescheduling, although between Labor Day, the fall picnic and the upcoming Jewish holidays it may have to be put off for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I don't think JPW and I are suggesting you reschedule on our accounts, but it does seem that you only have around 5-6 people confirmed so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgarden Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 The +1 and I are in (but we could probably make it another weekend as well if you end up rescheduling) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted August 18, 2006 Share Posted August 18, 2006 I don't think JPW and I are suggesting you reschedule on our accounts, but it does seem that you only have around 5-6 people confirmed so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Hillvalley, thank you so much for arranging this. A&J is one of my favorite restaurants - Mr P and I dine there almost weekly - but we already have two engagements for that evening. Nontheless if they both fall through (very unlikely) I'll let you know! If anyone out there is waffling about whether to do this one: don't (waffle, that is). A&J is fabulous. The thick noodles are as good as any pasta my mother's family used to make, and the soup dumplings are the best in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cucas87 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 I would like to come to the A&J dinner. It sounds wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Mr Shorter will attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 the fall picnicI know this is OT for this thread, but do we have a date for this yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted August 20, 2006 Author Share Posted August 20, 2006 Patience grasshopper, patience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 The current list: Stephen B Escoffier +1 Scott Johnson +1 Gus +1 cucas Mr. Shorter mktye+1 gantharobed? There is still plenty of room if you would like to join in. Just post here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Might just have to go to lunch there today.I did go to lunch that day and had the fried chicken. It was good. Really good. Really really good.I highly encourage anyone who can to attend this event. You'll get more good food for $15 than you thought to be possible. Not to mention wonderful hospitality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadya Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Am in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I did go to lunch that day and had the fried chicken. It was good. Really good. Really really good.I have to agree. A trip to A&J without the fried chicken is a wasted trip (well, not really but the chicken is great). It's a regular order on every visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I have to agree. A trip to A&J without the fried chicken is a wasted trip (well, not really but the chicken is great). It's a regular order on every visit. The problem with A&J is there are too many items I have on my "regular order with every visit" list. If I order them all, I never get to taste new things, and I'd better have 5 people with me, or there will be a LOT of leftovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epicurus Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Put us down for two. Lyn & Diane Gubser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatharobed Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 of course i'll be there! we're looking forward to hosting the donrockwell crew. make sure you arrive hungry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eating out Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 If this gets rescheduled or a second night is added, I would love to check this place out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Tanigawa Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I'll attend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Kay and I will be there. We were going to NYC but now are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Anybody willing to pick me up at the rockville metro? (it's 1.7 miles, dunno if i really wanna walk it) or even better, anybody willing to pick me up at dupont? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Anybody willing to pick me up at the rockville metro? (it's 1.7 miles, dunno if i really wanna walk it) or even better, anybody willing to pick me up at dupont? Well, mark me down as coming...I've got one offer for a ride from rockville. Still soliciting offers from somewhere closer to Dupont, but I'll be there regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 If this gets rescheduled or a second night is added, I would love to check this place out... Given the recent spurt of interest we will be sticking with this date. We have room for 12 more if you are interested. The current list: Stephen B Escoffier +1 Scott Johnson +1 Gus +1 cucas Mr. Shorter mktye+1 gantharobed nadya Gary Tanigawa Dean Gold +1 Ferment Everything epicurious +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Anybody willing to pick me up at the rockville metro? (it's 1.7 miles, dunno if i really wanna walk it) or even better, anybody willing to pick me up at dupont? Twinbrook might be closer than Rockville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catharine Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infohunter Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Count me and the hubby in..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 There are 7 spots left if you are still interested in joining those already in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 There are 7 spots left if you are still interested in joining those already in.I'm in, plus my daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted August 25, 2006 Author Share Posted August 25, 2006 We're down to three Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgarden Posted August 25, 2006 Share Posted August 25, 2006 Make that 4 - my fiance has decided he'd rather go to Cape Cod for the weekend than eat Chinese food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Count me in! I also need a ride from the subway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 my +1 just backed out. I will be coming alone, sorry for the late notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 My daughter can't make it, but I'm still coming. I'm happy to get hers as take-out to bring home if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadya Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Sorry, darling pumpkins, can't make it....damn work. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cucas87 Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Does anyone else still need a ride from Metro? I will be meeting Legant at the Twinbrook metro and will drive to A&J from there. I'm meeting her there between 5:45 and 6 (I have a class this afternoon and can't leave earlier). I have room for more people if anyone still needs a ride. Note: I will be leaving my house at 3:30 for class and then will go directly to A&J, so if you PM or post before 3:30 that you need a ride, I can help (but I won't see messages/PMs posted later). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgarden Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I'm stuck working tonight...very sorry about the late notice. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted August 27, 2006 Author Share Posted August 27, 2006 Looks like we are down a bunch. Something has come up and I won't be able to attend either. If you want to join in at the last minute feel free to do so. They can set up to 30. There are one or two others who may be joining you but here is my current list. Stephen B Escoffier +1 Scott Johnson cucas Mr. Shorter mktye+1 gantharobed Gary Tanigawa Dean Gold +1 Ferment Everything epicurious +1 crackers NCPinDC catherine infohunter+1 legant Given the low price it owuld be very helpful if people would bring cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malawry Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 A&J only accepts cash, last I checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatharobed Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 A&J accepts cash and personal checks. Looking forward to seeing you all tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 Location: 1319-C Rockville Pike Rockville, MD 301-251-7878 map Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 First of all, a huge "Thank You" to gnatharobed and the wonderful people at A&J for hosting us this evening. The staff was so very welcoming and the food... Wow! Great food at a great price. Everything I ate was delicious. Favorites at our table included the Wonton Soup, Kao Fu (Vegetarian Delight w/Gluten, Dry Bean Curd & Mushrooms), Ma La Er Si (Sliced Pork Ears w/Hot & Spiced Seasoning) and all the assorted dumplings. And the Dou Sha Su Bing (Red Bean Paste Pastry) was the perfect finish to the evening. Lastly, it was great to see everyone and put faces to screen names. But I will refrain from naming names (real or screen) as to who had too much to drink at the last picnic to remember who they met and who is simply too much of a Texan to walk a few blocks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Back from A&J and here's a sample of what one table ate (and ate and ate). There are more pic's from A&J here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 First of all, a huge "Thank You" to gnatharobed and the wonderful people at A&J for hosting us this evening. The staff was so very welcoming and the food... Wow! Great food at a great price. Everything I ate was delicious. Favorites at our table included the Wonton Soup, Kao Fu (Vegetarian Delight w/Gluten, Dry Bean Curd & Mushrooms), Ma La Er Si (Sliced Pork Ears w/Hot & Spiced Seasoning) and all the assorted dumplings. And the Dou Sha Su Bing (Red Bean Paste Pastry) was the perfect finish to the evening. Lastly, it was great to see everyone and put faces to screen names. But I will refrain from naming names (real or screen) as to who had too much to drink at the last picnic to remember who they met and who is simply too much of a Texan to walk a few blocks. Hey, I resemble that remark But seriously, good food, good times. The veggie delight may well have been the highlight for me, although those potstickers were pretty excellent (and the spicy cucumber was a nice start). The value for the dollar at this place is the real story for me. You can eat well for $10, and you can feast, as we did, for $15. I can still taste that smoked chicken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Back from A&J and here's a sample of what one table ate (and ate and ate). I really must protest! Ken said that I should keep on ordering food or he would shoot! Who knoew he meant taking pictures!!! As it was our table managed to put away 30 dishes for 8 of us. Of course our gluttony cost us.... all of $19 a person! wontons in hot sauce pigs ears- very light and good flavor tendons- rich and unctuous 3 orders of fried chicken- quite good if a litttle over the top 5 orders of steamed pork bun- not wquite as good as the best i've had in NYC but nicely soupy gluten- excellent mushroom and tofu- excellent something vegetarian and crunchy- I wish i know what the heck it was bean curd with celery bean curd in spicy sauce- really good with mustardy sesame sauce dan dan noodle- get the thick noodle pork noodle- even better than the dan dan pickled long beans & chopped meat- looked like something swept up off the floor but full of pickle flavor pickled cukes- a little bland 1000 layer bread- a little heavy sesame cake- crispy steamed spare ribs in rice powder with yam- very dank and rich, for a moment it reminded of the spareribs from Peter Chiang but earthier and richer. There was more but I forget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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