DanielK Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Mon Feb 18 2008, 12 noon No word on the exact menu yet, but Bob has promised specialties that are NOT on the regular menu. And I personally promise that there will be Lion's Head Meatballs. What else do you need? Most of you are probably off work, so let's get a good crowd! Attendees: DanielK deangold porcupine Scott Johnston rkduggins xcanuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 BUMP! Come on, people. It's the pre-eminent Taiwanese restaurant in the area, it's a holiday, and the owner is cooking special for us. And all we can get is 6 members, and all of them regulars? Shame! Mon Feb 18 2008, 12 noonNo word on the exact menu yet, but Bob has promised specialties that are NOT on the regular menu. And I personally promise that there will be Lion's Head Meatballs. What else do you need? Most of you are probably off work, so let's get a good crowd! Attendees: DanielK deangold porcupine Scott Johnston rkduggins xcanuck legant goodeats Tweaked eating out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 BUMP!Come on, people. It's the pre-eminent Taiwanese restaurant in the area, it's a holiday, and the owner is cooking special for us. And all we can get is 6 members, and all of them regulars? Shame! I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Come on, people. It's the pre-eminent Taiwanese restaurant in the area, it's a holiday, and the owner is cooking special for us. And all we can get is 6 members, and all of them regulars? Shame! I would love to meet you all, but would be lame to be 90% sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I dive in the shabu shabu pot. Rockville...ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eating out Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I would love to meet you all, but would be lame to be 90% sure? Same deal, I have this on my radar and very much want to attend, but can't yet say what Monday will have in store for me with work... Is it okay to make a game day decision? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 I would love to meet you all, but would be lame to be 90% sure? Same deal, I have this on my radar and very much want to attend, but can't yet say what Monday will have in store for me with work... Is it okay to make a game day decision? 90% is good enough for me! Dean, when does Bob need our best guess at headcount, and what will be the implication of showing up with 1-2 people more or less than predicted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Umm... just because I am struggling between this and lickety split, what other special items are going to be showing up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted February 15, 2008 Author Share Posted February 15, 2008 Umm... just because I am struggling between this and lickety split, what other special items are going to be showing up? Bob didn't say - Dean, can you follow up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm212 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 BUMP!Come on, people. It's the pre-eminent Taiwanese restaurant in the area, it's a holiday, and the owner is cooking special for us. And all we can get is 6 members, and all of them regulars? Shame! Dan - If we can add one more for Monday please count me in.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Waiting to hear from Bob. I am sure they are pretty flexible on numbers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Umm... just because I am struggling between this and lickety split, what other special items are going to be showing up?This is one of the few times of the year I would ever say this, but don't bother with the lickety split. The President's Day parade makes Old Town a nightmare. Even a lickety split isn't worth the traffic and frustration, especially when you have another delicious alternative in the opposite direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Waiting to hear from Bob. I am sure they are pretty flexible on numbers.... [Dean ~ will Kay be attending? I'm not shabuing unless she's in proximity to offer guidance!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 Just in case it wasn't clear, I don't think Shabu is actually going to be part of our banquet. I know that sounds strange considering the name of the location, but the homestyle Taiwanese menu here is (IMHO) better than at Bob's 66 across the street, and I believe it will be some combination of things from the Taiwanese menu, and things NOT ON THE MENU, that will be our feast on Monday. Dean was hoping to get a menu listing from Bob to post here, but I don't know if that will happen. Last time, he presented a menu, and then didn't hold to it when we got there. Of course, for the price he quoted us, he also threw in like 3 extra courses that occasion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm212 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Sounds like a perfect plan for Monday. Just in case it wasn't clear, I don't think Shabu is actually going to be part of our banquet. I know that sounds strange considering the name of the location, but the homestyle Taiwanese menu here is (IMHO) better than at Bob's 66 across the street, and I believe it will be some combination of things from the Taiwanese menu, and things NOT ON THE MENU, that will be our feast on Monday.Dean was hoping to get a menu listing from Bob to post here, but I don't know if that will happen. Last time, he presented a menu, and then didn't hold to it when we got there. Of course, for the price he quoted us, he also threw in like 3 extra courses that occasion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Went by yesterday and talked to Bob. He wants to go off menu and do some real home style things that his chef wants to do. THere will be lots of items to try, more like a small plates meal rather than a lot of large plates. There will be some odds and ends including (or maybe not) liver, duck's feet, some seafood. We will have Lion's Head Meatballs. Bob is suppoesed to call me today with more of the menu. At this point I don't think he really knows exactly what we are getting. We had leek with chinese ham last night which was the best thing we have ever had at Bob's so I think we will have that as well. There was also eggplant with Thai basil. I will post more as I know more today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 Here's the headcount as it currently stands: DanielK +1 deangold porcupine Scott Johnston rkduggins xcanuck legant goodeats Tweaked eating out hm212 synaesthesia (?) And I have 2 more maybes in email, so we're at 12-15 - that's more like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Here's the headcount as it currently stands:DanielK +1 deangold porcupine Scott Johnston rkduggins xcanuck legant goodeats Tweaked eating out hm212 synaesthesia (?) And I have 2 more maybes in email, so we're at 12-15 - that's more like it! I told Bob 10-15 so we are very OK on people. I know a few are maybes. 18 would be three 6 tops, 16 would be two 8 tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Here's the headcount as it currently stands:DanielK +1 deangold porcupine Scott Johnston rkduggins xcanuck legant goodeats Tweaked eating out hm212 synaesthesia (?) And I have 2 more maybes in email, so we're at 12-15 - that's more like it! Um, can I add 1 more person? Lion's meatballs are always a sign of homecooking to me! Mmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 Here's the headcount as it currently stands: DanielK +2 deangold porcupine Scott Johnston rkduggins xcanuck +1 legant +2 goodeats +1 Tweaked eating out hm212 RissaP +1 ol_ironstomach That's 17 20 at the moment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Change me to a +1 [in case anyone else is searching, the address is: 316 North Washington Street, Rockville] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I'm in, but will have to skedaddle promptly at 1pm. Yummmm, lion's head meatballs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Lisa and I will be there but will also have to leave promptly at 1pm. Some us have to "work" It remains to be seen how well I'll be able to scarf down the lion's head meatballs - I took a puck in the throat in tonite's game and swallowing is somewhat difficult!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Change me to a +1 Update: legant +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Sorry I won't be joining. I am going to be doing some exercising nearby, and doubt that the food would sit too well. I might stop by and say hi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Sorry I won't be joining. I am going to be doing some exercising nearby, and doubt that the food would sit too well. I might stop by and say hi. What.... and lifting Lion's Head Meatballs using chopsticks isn't exercise?!?!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 What.... and lifting Lion's Head Meatballs using chopsticks isn't exercise?!?!?!?!? In the end it's still a zero-sum exercise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eating out Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 not gonna be able to make it today enjoy the feasting on this beautiful day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Oh, wow...that was GOOD!!!! Cold appetizers (liver, jellyfish, tripe, peanuts, gluten, and drunken chicken) Soup Steamed pork chops w black bean sauce Cantonese style tripe Leek dumplings Crab dumplings Ginger chicken Braised pork Lion's head meatballs (which Dean accurately described as pork fat bound together with a little meat ) Whole tilapia with spicy pickle sauce People were still eating when I left (2 hrs later!) and I believe there were more dishes to come. Someone feel free to update my list and maybe even put in the correct names of the dishes. Dean and Daniel - what a great job organizing this. A delicious and interesting meal. Thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 People were still eating when I left (2 hrs later!) and I believe there were more dishes to come. Someone feel free to update my list and maybe even put in the correct names of the dishes. You forgot to mention the shrimps. I'm sure there were other dishes, but I stopped paying attention -- food induced stupor -- after the Lion's Head meatballs. But I do remember the shaved ice. Seriously: sympathy to all those who had commitments afterwards. I don't know how you can function... she says as she prepares for a nap... after such a wonderful and bountiful feast. Thanks to Dean and Daniel for organizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Oh, wow...that was GOOD!!!! Cold appetizers (liver, jellyfish, tripe, peanuts, gluten, and drunken chicken) Soup Steamed pork chops w black bean sauce Cantonese style tripe Leek dumplings Crab dumplings Ginger chicken Braised pork Lion's head meatballs (which Dean accurately described as pork fat bound together with a little meat ) Whole tilapia with spicy pickle sauce There was: river eel with yellow chives yellow chive & leek meatballs/dumplings soup dumplings with crab roe There was also a sight you will rarely see..... Amit and I sitting at a table of food not eating..... The liver was beyond belief good, so was the eel and the fish. The Lion's head was particularly good today and the braised pork amazing. The antonese tripe was sweet, rich and the sauce delicious on rice. All this for $32 per person including tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 There was:river eel with yellow chives yellow chive & leek meatballs/dumplings soup dumplings with crab roe There was also a sight you will rarely see..... Amit and I sitting at a table of food not eating..... The liver was beyond belief good, so was the eel and the fish. The Lion's head was particularly good today and the braised pork amazing. The antonese tripe was sweet, rich and the sauce delicious on rice. All this for $32 per person including tip. It was so nice meeting all of you for the 1st time. For $32, I felt like I ate for two for two days straight! The braised pork (ti pang) had this wonderful touch of anise to it that brought back such good food memories. Such great fat on that pork! Also thanks to Dean and Daniel for organizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 ---> X <--- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hm212 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Today was the first time that I have had tripe - Don't know if I would always like it, but the Cantonese style was GREAT! Eel - Lions Meatballs - The most flavorful items I have had in a long time. The shaved ice was a perfect ending too. Thanks Dan & Dean. It was so nice meeting all of you for the 1st time. For $32, I felt like I ate for two for two days straight! The braised pork (ti pang) had this wonderful touch of anise to it that brought back such good food memories. Such great fat on that pork! Also thanks to Dean and Daniel for organizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 ---> X <--- I've never seen Don so quiet and still in front of such good food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Thanks again to Dean for organizing the Presfeast 08. Perhaps we can all recover by next year to try it again. The highlights of my meal were the Liver, Spiced Peanuts, Cantonese Tripe, Braised Pork and the Lion's Head Meatballs. The shaved ice is always refreshing at the end of a Bob meal. Most of the items we had were on the regular menu and I encourage those who could not join us to try these items soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legant Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Three days later and I still can't get the rings off my fingers. Now, that's what I call major MSG overload! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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