Soup Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Am relatively new to the board. Very interested in Dim Sum. How does the Dim Sum Group work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 16, 2008 Share Posted January 16, 2008 Am relatively new to the board. Very interested in Dim Sum. How does the Dim Sum Group work? You show up, and bring cash. Like all DR.com events, all members are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 The problem with later is the wait. Kay and I will be there Sunday at 11:30 so if anyone else wants to come seee you there. We just got back from a late night snack and the joint continues to amaze with the food.... garlic aromatized half chicken is a half a large bird roasted till crisp, hacked into largish pieces and drenched in a slightly sweetened soy based sauce with loads of caramelized onion and garlic. WOW! Kay's garlic loving co workers will be jealous tomorrow when she eats her leftovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Burrell Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I'll be there, hopefully wife in tow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 The problem with later is the wait. I know, I'm used to it. I'll just have to catch up with you another time - I simply can't be there at 11:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkduggins Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I will join, with my +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 1/20 11:30am HECOTB Dean +1 Perri K RK Duggins +1 Porcupine +1 (hope their dessert making chefs are working a little OT this week!) Amit Jamie 1/27 12:30 (I will check with Janet to see if we can reserve a large table, maybe even a little later) HECOTB Heather (+?) Daniel K (+?) Amit Dean +1 (tentative) Scott J +1 Walrus +1 (tentative) PM me if I have any of this wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 1/27, are we going to repeat at HECOTB, or try New Fortune, Oriental East, or one of the other suburban MD places? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 1/20 11:30amDean +1 Perri K RK Duggins +1 Add me and Mr P to the list. Those going later: dress warm. I've never had a wait of less than an hour for a table for four or more, after noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 1/27 I am up for anything...except standing outside in the snow..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 Tripewriter and I would love to come 1/27 -- let me check our schedules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 1/27 I am up for anything...except standing outside in the snow..... We have a reservation for 8-12 people on 1/27 at 1:30pm. No waiting in the snow and plenty of selection according to Mr. Janet. We also have a reservation at 11:30 on 1/20 for 8-12 people. Tonight we had a rockfish 2 ways- first soup with pork, clams, bones, head, fins, innards, tofu & watercress. Incredible. Followed by the meat stir fried with a touch of black bean sauce, green peppers, slivered jalapeno, red peppers, yellow leeks, lots of ginger. I don't know if our fish would agree with my analysis , but he died for a noble cause. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 I'm in tentatively for 1/20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 18, 2008 Share Posted January 18, 2008 1/20 11:30am HECOTBDean +1 Perri K RK Duggins +1 Porcupine +1 (hope their dessert making chefs are working a little OT this week!) Amit Jamie Nancy Lydia +Lydia's Sister (who really has a name but is absolutely famous with this handle!) Jeff C 1/27 1:30PM (I will check with Janet to see if we can reserve a large table, maybe even a little later) HECOTB NOTE THE TIME CHANGE- we have a large table reserved in exchange for the later time! Heather (+?) Daniel K (+?) Amit Dean +1 (tentative) Scott J +1 Craig & Anne PM me if I have any of this wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I am out for 1/27 - Emma has a piano recital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Good! more for us.... I am out for 1/27 - Emma has a piano recital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 BUMP. Any late additions or subtractions? Hollywood East Cafe on the Boulevard, Sunday 1/27, 1:30p Daniel K (+?) Amit Dean +1 Scott J +2 Walrus +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 add another one on my tab BUMP. Any late additions or subtractions?Hollywood East Cafe on the Boulevard, Sunday 1/27, 1:30p Daniel K (+?) Amit Dean +1 Scott J +1 Walrus +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 BUMP. Any late additions or subtractions?Hollywood East Cafe on the Boulevard, Sunday 1/27, 1:30p Daniel K (+?) Amit Dean +1 Scott J +2 Walrus +1 FYI - my +? is now +1 - my 8 year old daughter decided that dim sum had more appeal than playing Xbox with her older brother and his friend. Dean, that makes us 10 if you need to call with the final headcount. See y'all at 1:30! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 We had a great time today -- and had scads of delicious food Thanks, Dean, for setting this up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Hey Dean, you folks didn't happen to order the duck feet, did you. They were pretty good yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Hey Dean, you folks didn't happen to order the duck feet, did you. They were pretty good yesterday. We got chicken feet; didn't see duck feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripewriter Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 We got chicken feet; didn't see duck feet. The standouts for me included abalone with thousand-year-old egg, roasted chicken, and custard tarts. But it was all so good! Thanks to Dean for making the arrangements for this dim sum feast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 The standouts for me included abalone with thousand-year-old egg, roasted chicken, and custard tarts. But it was all so good! Thanks to Dean for making the arrangements for this dim sum feast. Our pleasure! We go a lot and it is never as much fun with 2 as with 12! More stuff to eat! Kay and I split the 100 year egg & abalone balls. I get both the egg and the abalone as Kay just likes the meatball. Works for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 We got chicken feet; didn't see duck feet. You have to ask for them. You should see the face of the young man who was the server when I asked for them the last time I was there. This time he just said I was weird and told Dean that I eat duck feet. Dean gladly informed him that my kid does too, and has since he was about 5 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 [Ooops -- please delete this! Bad computer! Bad!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Anyone feel like having another lovely Dim Sum at Hollywood East Cafe on the Boulevard? Dean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Anyone feel like having another lovely Dim Sum at Hollywood East Cafe on the Boulevard? Dean? I'm up for a trip, but people usually like to go early, and it's probably the end of June before I have a day that I can get there before 12:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Anyone feel like having another lovely Dim Sum at Hollywood East Cafe on the Boulevard? Dean? If the gorup decides on a date, I can get us a reservation easily. Let me know. We can only reserve at 11:30 or noon, and then not again till 1:30 when all of the desserts and usually the roast pig are gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkduggins Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 I'd love that! This Sunday is out, but next week at 11:30 is a possibility. Roast pig and almond jell-o here we come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I'd love that! This Sunday is out, but next week at 11:30 is a possibility. Roast pig and almond jell-o here we come. Yes, please! Mr. P and I are in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 If the gorup decides on a date, I can get us a reservation easily. Let me know. We can only reserve at 11:30 or noon, and then not again till 1:30 when all of the desserts and usually the roast pig are gone. Outstanding! How about Sunday, May 4, at 11:30 am? Thanks for being willing to make the reservation, Dean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Outstanding! How about Sunday, May 4, at 11:30 am? Thanks for being willing to make the reservation, Dean!THE PRESSURE IS ON! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Dean, don't tell me you buckled! What's the plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Dean, don't tell me you buckled! What's the plan?11:30 am. Ressie for 10. May be under Dean. May be under Dan. See you then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hollywood East on the Boulevard 11:30am Racheal +1 Craig & Anne Dean & Kay Elizabeth & Steve Lydia +1 Perri K Matt? Any more and I will have to check to make sure he can take us with a larger group. So if you back out, please do so as early as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrik Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 {Your Name Could Be Here} Funny, I was just thinking it was time for more dim sum... Count me in. (no +1, he's still asleep that early in the day) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I just discovered this thread and realized dim sum sounds good. But, a couple of questions from someone who's never been to this restaurant. First, and sorry about being crass, but what would be the budget I'd need to do this? (I am a postdoc, so not rich.) Second, I don't eat shellfish or molluscs, so sometimes Cantonese dim sum can be a bit...lacking for me. Do you think I'd have a problem? Sorry if I'm too late with these questions. Even if I can't make this round, at least I'll be notified for the next go-around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I just discovered this thread and realized dim sum sounds good. But, a couple of questions from someone who's never been to this restaurant. First, and sorry about being crass, but what would be the budget I'd need to do this? (I am a postdoc, so not rich.) Second, I don't eat shellfish or molluscs, so sometimes Cantonese dim sum can be a bit...lacking for me. Do you think I'd have a problem?Sorry if I'm too late with these questions. Even if I can't make this round, at least I'll be notified for the next go-around. I don't remember the prices exactly, but I think we manage to utterly stuff ourselves in a way that's really sinful for under twenty bucks each. I'm not terribly fond of shellfish and mollusks and find plenty to eat. Skim the first part of this thread for details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 It is very reasonable for the sheer amount of hot, delicious food you get. I would recommend bringing cash, instead of using a credit card. Maybe bring $30, which should be way more than enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joncephine Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Dang, I missed it! I keep wanting to try dim sum. How was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 Delicious -- particularly loved the shrimp wrapped in crispy bacon! We got out for $19/person, including tax and tip -- boggles the mind, really! To those who missed this time, don't worry -- we'll definitely do this again (just have to wait for the radish cake craving to hit ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 We got out for $19/person, including tax and tip -- boggles the mind, really! That was for eleven people sharing forty some dishes. Forty dishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfood Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Is Hollywood East in Wheaton the reigning dim sum champion for the DC metro region? Is there somewhere great in Great Falls as well? I've not made it outside DC proper for dim sum as yet, which, of course, means I've not had any good dim sum while in town, and am trying to decide which spot in the 'burbs to try first, but Wheaton is way too far from me to drive to without knowing I'm getting the best dim sum in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Is Hollywood East in Wheaton the reigning dim sum champion for the DC metro region? Is there somewhere great in Great Fall as well? I've not made it outside DC proper for dim sum as yet, which, of course, means I've not had any good dim sum while in town, and am trying to decide which spot in the 'burbs to try first, but Wheaton is way too far from me to drive to without knowing I'm getting the best dim sum in town. Actually, Hollywood East on the Blvd. is an easy stroll from the Wheaton Metro. It may not be the reigning champ, but it is certainly a leading contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 I believe the general concensus of the Some Dim Sundays group was that Hollywood East Cafe on the Boulevard in Wheaton and New Fortune in Gaithersburg were co-champs, Oriental East in Silver Spring a very very close second, and everything else far distant. That said, who's up for a Some Dim Sunday gathering NEXT Sunday, the 20th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Oooh, we're out of town on the 20th. How about August 3? Dean, are you in? Anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Count me in...either day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 Oooh, we're out of town on the 20th. How about August 3? Dean, are you in? Anyone else?20th or the 3rd both sound good to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorettaEChi Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Mush Man (Ray LaSala) and I (Loretta Chi) are up for Dim Sum any day. So why not both July 20 and August 3 -- one at Hollywood East and one at Good Fortune. Or we could go to A&J in Rockville? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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