mdt Posted March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 The Galileo Grill will be open this Tuesday, March 7th and Wednesday, March 8th. The newsletter next week will detail the Iron Chef party on May 7th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Does anyone know how bad the lines are these days? Is the cold weather a deterrant or are the masses still showing up the minute the doors open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mame11 Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Does anyone know how bad the lines are these days? Is the cold weather a deterrant or are the masses still showing up the minute the doors open? I didn't experience a real line at all two weeks ago.Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBK Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 There were no lines a few minutes ago. Mmmmm, pork sausage...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpbloom Posted March 7, 2006 Share Posted March 7, 2006 Next to no line today at 12:15 or two weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edstaut Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 Wow- went for the first time today. Meatball- incredible! I like how he was there joking with customers, being nice not rude, even with the huge line. Also thought it was great there was no cash register, just a box, that amount of trust between people is fantastic. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 got there around 12:40 hardly any line, maybe 15 people, Roberto was definitely in a jovial mood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 I had the hot dog for the first time. I loved the sauerkraut but despite grill marks on the outside it was undercooked. It was hard to bite through the casing which made for an interesting eating experience. They tasted great but next time I would ask for mine well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm chen Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 It was hard to bite through the casing which made for an interesting eating experience. I have had this problem with the sausage before. He must use different casings from week to week, since I've had both the sausage and the hot dog without this problem as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Bhide Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 I tried this for the first time this week and it was such a fun experience. The chef was in a great mood and chatted with us for a while. I have never met him before. The sandwich, I had the pork shoulder, was just delightful and I am sure I will be back for more. I like the idea of just dropping in cash in a box to pay for the meal. There was no line when we got there, but there was a long one by the time we left. A definte "must return" place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted March 13, 2006 Author Share Posted March 13, 2006 The grill will be open Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentbob Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 Can someone please post the schedule for this week? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 The grill is not open this week. It will be open next week Tuesday through Thursday (April 4th to 6th), according to the latest newsletter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Looks like I will finally be in town when the grill is open all three days. Anyone want to get a small group together for one (or more days) maybe try to get there at 12-12:30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Foodie Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 It's been so long since I've visted Roberto! Although honestly, the last couple times I went it was a little off. I blame the crowds of people flocking in. Bread was a little charred tasting. Perhaps I'll wander over next week if the weather is nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted April 3, 2006 Author Share Posted April 3, 2006 The gill will be open FOUR days this week, Tuesday-Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm chen Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 And he's serving quiche! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedE Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 The Grill for this week was an entry in the Post entertainment blog touting its price-to-deliciousness ratio. Resulting crowd increase TBD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Foodie Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Yes, those of you that go today, please report back I am thinking of going one day this week but need to plan my timing accordingly if it's going to be uber-packed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I went at 12 noon. There were a great deal of people coming out, many of whom had ordered ahead of time. I got the pulled pork, juicy full of flavor, extra onions and a wonderful toasted bread. I have a cannolly that I will try later. My dining companion got the meat ball sub, she is to busy eating and moaning for me to sneak a bit, let alone give me a update. I will be back tomorrow for a hot dog and a sassage! NO line!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catharine Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 I made my first visit today a little before noon. What the heck have I been waiting for? Yes, lunch meant a missed workout and traveling a few stops on the metro, but it was SO worth it. The hot dog was not like any hot dog I've ever had before. Interesting texture - more like sausage than your traditional hot dog. Yum. The condiments were interesting. The mustard was a little too horseradish-y for me, but that didn't stop me from gobbling up the whole thing. I brought the cannolli back to work with me and I'm glad I waited to eat it. Otherwise I would have felt compelled to purchase a second one. Wow, it was that good. Very light and just the right amount of sweetness. I like that it was half pistachio/half chocolate. Heaven. I must mention that Chef Donna mentioned this site. He was announcing (not sure if it was a general announcement or if was in response to an inquiry) that the bread is toasted on the grill. He was joking that because of this, the bread would have charred pieces. He challenged that if anyone knew how to toast bread on a grill without getting a few charred spots they should notify him. He then added some comment like, for those of you who read donrockwell, you should know that about the bread ahead of time. A great experience that will be repeated soon, I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Foodie Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Being one of the people that mentioned the charred taste, I would like to defend my comment. I have eaten at the grill at least 10 times in the last year or so and only once did I have that complaint. Most of the times the bread tasted great, even if it did have some charring on it. One time inparticular my whole sandwich tasted like burnt lighter fluid. Definitely an anomoly and not the norm, but I hope I didn't make Roberto mad at me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadya Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Personally, I don't think I ever bought less than two cannollis in all my visits to the Grill. Buying just one feels offensive somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Went with a friend today, and tried the new quiche. This wasn't what I usually think of quiche as being (I guess I'm used to the French version). Here it is a thin layer of puff pastry like dough covered with ricotta (I think) and caramelized onions. Quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I have to admit, I love hotdogs! Regardless if I am in Chicago, New York, DC or Asheville, NC I will now admit I seek out places that have a reputation for unique and good dogs. Maybe this is the fault of constant integration of German and Scottish ancestors, but I have never bitten a dog that I did not like. Today I am adding the grill's hotdog to my list of top ten places to get a great dog! I showed up a little before noon today (FYI no line again) and ask the great chef to make me a dog they way he likes them. I was handed a foiled pack that I hastily paid for (along with a coke and a cannoli). The dog was amazing! Fresh roll, sausage like dog with homemade mustard, lots of kraut and a little onions and peppers. After I inhaled the dog, I almost left my desk for another, but realized I can head back tomorrow. I also kidded about the toasted rolls and Donna laughed and laughed about them. I also tried to order the Ribs (which is on the printed menu) but was told that was a mistake (maybe a premonition of what is to come?). In any event, the $4 dollar dog is the steal of the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 I have to admit, I love hotdogs! Regardless if I am in Chicago, New York, DC or Asheville, NC I will now admit I seek out places that have a reputation for unique and good dogs. Maybe this is the fault of constant integration of German and Scottish ancestors, but I have never bitten a dog that I did not like.Today I am adding the grill's hotdog to my list of top ten places to get a great dog! I showed up a little before noon today (FYI no line again) and ask the great chef to make me a dog they way he likes them. I was handed a foiled pack that I hastily paid for (along with a coke and a cannoli). The dog was amazing! Fresh roll, sausage like dog with homemade mustard, lots of kraut and a little onions and peppers. After I inhaled the dog, I almost left my desk for another, but realized I can head back tomorrow. I also kidded about the toasted rolls and Donna laughed and laughed about them. I also tried to order the Ribs (which is on the printed menu) but was told that was a mistake (maybe a premonition of what is to come?). In any event, the $4 dollar dog is the steal of the day! Guess I need to fnally try a dog or two. They have had ribs in the past and they are pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted April 5, 2006 Share Posted April 5, 2006 Roberto said the 'quiche' is really Alsatian tarte flambe, but that people wouldn't know what the hell that was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Holy Crap...meatball sandwich is damn tasty...add the broccoli rabe to it...burp line was at the prep area by the door leading into the Lab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm chen Posted April 6, 2006 Share Posted April 6, 2006 Roberto said the 'quiche' is really Alsatian tarte flambe, but that people wouldn't know what the hell that was. "Onion and cheese tart" would describe it just fine. People looking for quiche will be confused. Personally, I hate quiche, but liked this. It is a tasty and delicious thin-crusted thing, quite rich. No thicker than my pinky finger but a reasonably generous serving for $3. Doesn't woo me away from the pizza, though. Or, when I'm looking to indulge, the meatball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Personally, I don't think I ever bought less than two cannollis in all my visits to the Grill. Buying just one feels offensive somehow. Ugh. Even just thinking about it gives me the willies. (No offense to the JPW family ) I'm glad to hear that Chef Donna has read, or has been told about, this board. Therefore, please excuse this OPEN MESSAGE TO CHEF DONNA! Dear Chef, Tuesday afternoon is the Washington Nationals home opener at RFK stadium. I do not wish to buy food there. I do not wish to buy food on the street outside. I wish to stop off at Galileo Grill before the game to fill up a "to-go" bag of your dogs. Please, please, please have the Grill running on Tuesday. Please. Oh, and Chef? While I'm at it, the Nationals have another day game on Thursday. I would love to take advantage of the great dogs from Galileo Grill again on Thursday. Could you see it in your heart to open the Grill on Thursday, also? Please? Oh, and Chef? There's lots of weekday day games this season. Maybe you could match your schedule to the games? I'd see a lot of you that way! (Although, some people might say that's not a good thing). Or, how about doing the Grill right there on East Capitol Street before game time? I'm sure you could get some kind of city permit for that. Think of the attention you'd get. You could even have a massive picture of yourself placed on the outfield wall holding one of your homemade hot dogs! And every time a National player hits a home run over it, they could get a free dog, or something. If you do, I'll promise to stop asking you for that pony for Christmas. Thanks, Chef! CrescentFresh (Let's Go Mets!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 (Let's Go Mets!) You just shot yourself in the foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 You just shot yourself in the foot. Nah. To do that I'd probably have to make fun of Juventus. WHICH I'D NEVER DO, CHEF! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Oh, and Chef? There's lots of weekday day games this season. Maybe you could match your schedule to the games? I'd see a lot of you that way! ... CrescentFresh If you're going on an all-dog diet for the duration of stickball season, I'd say Chef Donna will be seeing a lot more of you that way - possibly two or three pounds per week more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadya Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 If you're going on an all-dog diet for the duration of stickball season, I'd say Chef Donna will be seeing a lot more of you that way - possibly two or three pounds per week more. You say this, yet every time I had The Grill for lunch, I lost weight. I am serious, I promise. How? - you say. Surely, you're jesting. Am not. Get a minimal breakfast. At noon, get a big fat sandwich with pork shoulder, provolone and broccolini. (Say "con tutti, per favore," when you order. When he reaches to close your sandwich after smothering it with peppers and onions, shake your head, smile, and say, "oh no, con TUTTI tutti, formaggio i broccolini, per favore." Also, buy two cannollis. Eat sandwich and one cannoli for lunch. Sock the second one away in fridge hidden from lustful glances of envious coworkers. Immediately, you'll feel fat and happy. Around 4.30 - 5, eat your second cannolli. Go to the gym. Return home and go to bed. You won't be particularly hungry so it will be easy. Get up in the morning. Admire sight of perfickly flat stomach in mirror. Whisper to self, "Ich heisse superfantastisch." You see. Is easy. Works for me every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted April 10, 2006 Author Share Posted April 10, 2006 Open tomorrow. 2 new items on the menu: Sandwiches* - Chicken, Pork Shoulder, or Pork Sausage - $5 Meatball Sandwich with Provolone - $6 Add to your sandwich: Provolone - $1 and/or Broccoli Rabe - $2 Homemade Hot Dogs - $4 Broccoli Rabe Pizza (slice) - $3.50 Vegetable Soup - $3 Onion, Pancetta and Cheese "Quiche" - $3 – NEW! Grilled Romaine Caeser Salad - $5 – NEW! Sweet Ricotta Cannoli - $2.50 Italian Country Bread - $3 Sodas & Bottled Water - $1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted April 11, 2006 Author Share Posted April 11, 2006 The grill was packed today. I got there between 12:15 and 12:30 and the line was out the door of the Lab and it stayed that way until I left. They were sold out of the "quiche." I had the pork shoulder sandwich. I feel like I need to take a shower after eating one of those things. I have essence of pork on my face and hands that napkins seem to have no effect on. I sense a nap at the desk coming on a little later. That is one monster of a sandwich for $6 (w/provolone). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squidsdc Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 I got there at 11:45 and the line was already up to the counter, and out the Lab in 5 minutes. The "quiche" and the salad were both sold out even then, due to pre-orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtpleasanteater Posted April 17, 2006 Share Posted April 17, 2006 I took a day off last week basically just to eat here. (Although I did have an accountant confirm the bad news about my taxes) Anyways it was completely worth it, I had about half the pork shoulder sandwich and half the hot dog which were just as great as everyone here says. The pork shoulder was by far the best thing Ive had for under $10 in a long long time. Nothing really new to report here, I guess I'm just thanking the board for another great meal at their suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 The grill is open Wednesday and Thursday this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaDC Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 The salad is good (the Parm is especially tasty) but it's SO SMALL. I just finished one and am still starving. Don't think I'll be doing this again -- my $5 will go much further on one of the sandwiches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I got there just before noon, but the line was crazy! Detoured to Naan and Beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I arrived at about 1:15. No line at all. The pork shoulder was fatty-- and that ain't a complaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 God I love the grill, rather than rave about the food... I took a few co-workers today and we sat outside in a simple lovely back patio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Foodie Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I really hope it's open at least once over the next two weeks. I just found out I got a new job and won't be at my nearby location anymore. Well, I'll only be over at H and 13th, but that's a bit of a further walk than my current one from 17th and L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Wednesday and Thursday this week (May 3rd and 4th), according to the woman I just got off the phone with. Haven't seen the newsletter yet this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Foodie Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 The email went out yesterday evening. The Grill is indeed open today and tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted May 15, 2006 Author Share Posted May 15, 2006 Wednesday, Thursday AND Friday of this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaDC Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Got to the grill today right at noon, and it was very quiet. Chicken sandwich w/ everything was delicious, and I'm happy to report that they've doubled the amount of lettuce in the grilled caesar. Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm chen Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 The pizza was colder than usual, but at least the line was short. And seats in the back were plentiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Belly Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Went yesterday for first time. Charming set up with RD serving sandwiches, cigar box for $, etc. Had the pork shoulder sandwich which, while good, was not in the same league as the pork sandwich at Breadline (Friday special). The meat was drier and the bread didn't compare to BL's ciabatta. Loved the green sauce, though, and will go back to try sausage and dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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