Walrus Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Come join your fellow Rockweilers at Proof on Tuesday, June 10, at 7 pm for a multicourse meal by Chef Haidar Karoum -- with optional wine pairings by Sommelier Sebastian Zutant! The cost for those who choose the pairings is $100/head, which includes food, wine, tax, and tip. For nondrinkers, the cost is $85/head. The pairings will be the equivalent of about a half bottle of wine per person; for those who want more, a double pairing is available for $15 more ($115/head). We'll start meeting in the bar area at 6:30 pm for complimentary hors d'ouvres. We will be seated at 7 pm. There are only 30 places available for this fabulous event, so sign up now! PM DON (DonRocks) with your name and the number of people in your party. Payment will be required in advance. For more information about Proof, see www.proofdc.com. See you there! PLEASE NOTE: I am leaving the country for a couple weeks, so please PM Don to sign up! It's looking like a great group of people -- and you would only make it better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Any hints on the menu or wines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Filling in for walrus while she's on vacation, here is the current attendee list (we're up to 25, and have 5 more slots open). Please PM me with any reservations or changes, and please everyone call Proof to confirm your slot. Thanks! Scott, in response to your query, I think Haidar is planning on having at least two options available for each course. agm notquickdraw Youngfood + 1 Tripewriter walrus Banco + 1 Scott Johnston cucas87 Nashman1975 Jagd + 1 Malawry Marcus Aurelius + 1 Erik Ox + 1 Atenna + 1 goodeats Sthitch DanielK Cooter + 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmboy Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Scott, in response to your query, I think Haidar is planning on having at least two options available for each course. Correct Rocks - we'll post a menu early next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brettashley01 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 This is something I'd love to participate in, but with food allergies, I have obvious dietary restrictions. I'd be hesitant to take a desirable spot unless I knew it was a menu I could enjoy... Looking forward to the menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I hate that I'm going to miss this, but I'll be out of town on business travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Aurelius Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 May I please add a (+1)? I'm already on the list. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atenna Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I called Proof the other day and they told me very specifically that they were not interested in my cc info before the event, that I needed only to go through the event planner. Anyone else with this experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I called Proof the other day and they told me very specifically that they were not interested in my cc info before the event, that I needed only to go through the event planner. Anyone else with this experience? I called, the person on the phone didn't know what I was talking about, and said the event coordinator was unavailable. I'll try again tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfood Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I called Proof the other day and they told me very specifically that they were not interested in my cc info before the event, that I needed only to go through the event planner. Anyone else with this experience? Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Yes, I've heard from many people now that Proof is not taking credit cards. We'll worry about this as the date becomes closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banco Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 please everyone call Proof to confirm your slot. Just did that, and was told that Proof is not taking care of the guest list, DonRockwell is, and I should confirm with DonRockwell. Hmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmboy Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 Just did that, and was told that Proof is not taking care of the guest list, DonRockwell is, and I should confirm with DonRockwell. Hmm. I apologize for the mixed signals. The goal was to not have competing lists - which is how this started - but rather to have a central clearing house. At this point I am going to ask Don to forward all the attendees names to Proof's Operations Director, Karen Chan, and to publish that list on this thread. From this point forward anyone wishing to sign up should call the restaurant (202-737-7663) and speak to (or leave a message for) Karen Chan, who will be the keeper of the master list. You can leave Don and Walrus out of it - Karen will keep them apprised of all additions/deletions to the list. Though we have reserved confirmed space for 30 we will certainly make every effort to accomodate all DR members who wish to join the festivities. I don't feel the need to take advance payment or CC info from this group - I do ask, however, that if you decide to cancel you do so by close of business on the 9th. I am hoping to post the menu later today or tomorrow. Again, sorry for the confusion and any inconvenience it has caused. Thank you. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmboy Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Chef Karoum has finalized the menu for the DR dinner, which I have posted below. We will do our best to accomodate allergy and dietary restrictions and would appreciate advance warning of same. As my prior post indicated, if you are interested in signing up please call Proof and speak to (or leave a message for) Karen. Though the original 30 spaces are about filled we will make every effort to include any DR member who wishes to attend. If you plan to sign up I would appreciate you doing so by close of business Friday. Thanks for allowing us to kick off this dining series. Bites Gourgeres "PLT's" Lemongrass Grilled Shrimp with Avocado Foie Gras Torchon on Toast with Pickled Rhubarb & Pistachio Proof Charcuterie Board Veloute of Spring Garlic with Morels, Ramps & Veal Sweetbreads, OR Salad of Chilled Asparagus & House Smoked Duck with Black Radish & Parmesan Sautéed Soft Shell & Blue Crab Stuffed Red Lentil Crepe with Hearts of Palm Slaw. OR Lamb Loin & Spiced Lamb Sausage with Garbanzo, Eggplant, Mint & Feta Selection of Artisanal Cheeses with Accoutrements. OR Local Strawberries with Pink Peppercorn Shortcake & Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 Last chance to sign up for our DR.com dinner at Proof!!! We're almost at maximum capacity, but Mark has said that he will make every effort to fit in any Rockweilers who sign up by 5 pm Friday. Bites Gourgeres "PLT's" Lemongrass Grilled Shrimp with Avocado Foie Gras Torchon on Toast with Pickled Rhubarb & Pistachio Proof Charcuterie Board Veloute of Spring Garlic with Morels, Ramps & Veal Sweetbreads, OR Salad of Chilled Asparagus & House Smoked Duck with Black Radish & Parmesan Sautéed Soft Shell & Blue Crab Stuffed Red Lentil Crepe with Hearts of Palm Slaw. OR Lamb Loin & Spiced Lamb Sausage with Garbanzo, Eggplant, Mint & Feta Selection of Artisanal Cheeses with Accoutrements. OR Local Strawberries with Pink Peppercorn Shortcake & Vanilla Bean Ice Cream To sign up, please call Proof and speak with Karen. To date, the list of diners is as follows: agm notquickdraw Youngfood + 1 Tripewriter walrus Banco + 1 Scott Johnston cucas87 Nashman1975 Jagd + 1 Malawry Marcus Aurelius + 1 Erik Ox + 1 Atenna + 1 goodeats Sthitch DanielK Cooter + 1 See you all soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 Last chance to sign up for our DR.com dinner at Proof!!! We're almost at maximum capacity, but as Mark said above, he will make every effort to fit in any Rockweilers who sign up by 5 pm Friday. To sign up, please call Proof and speak with Karen. To date, the list of diners is as follows: agm notquickdraw Youngfood + 1 Tripewriter walrus Banco + 1 Scott Johnston cucas87 Nashman1975 Jagd + 1 Malawry Marcus Aurelius + 1 Erik Ox + 1 Atenna + 1 goodeats Sthitch DanielK Cooter + 1 See you all soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 We'll start meeting in the bar area at 6:30 pm for complimentary hors d'ouvres. We will be seated at 7 pm. BitesGourgeres "PLT's" Lemongrass Grilled Shrimp with Avocado Foie Gras Torchon on Toast with Pickled Rhubarb & Pistachio Proof Charcuterie Board Are the "complimentary hors d'ouvres" in the bar the "bites" and/or charcuterie board, or something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmboy Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 Are the "complimentary hors d'ouvres" in the bar the "bites" and/or charcuterie board, or something else? Complimentary may be a misnomer as they are included in the price of dinner, but yes the "bites" are the hors d'oeuvres. The Charcuterie boards will be served at the table as a first course upon sitting for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPop Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 So sad to be missing this event. That menu looks incredible and a great deal at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atenna Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 We are coming in from southwest VA (near Culpeper) to DC via Metro. Is Metro Center the closest to Proof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 We are coming in from southwest VA (near Culpeper) to DC via Metro. Is Metro Center the closest to Proof?I believe Gallery Place/Chinatown would be the closest Metro stop - less than a block from the Metro exit at 7th and F Sts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Aurelius Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 We are coming in from southwest VA (near Culpeper) to DC via Metro. Is Metro Center the closest to Proof? Metro is sharing tracks on the Orange line due to the derailment today. Plan your trip accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Aurelius Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Metro is sharing tracks on the Orange line due to the derailment today. Plan your trip accordingly. According to Metro, the Orange line is back on schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atenna Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Thanks Marcus and goldenticket. Looking forward to seeing you this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 My favorite morsels from last night would be the Foie Gras Torchon, and the Blue Crab Stuffed Red Lentil Crepe, but then again the Charcuterie Board was as always a delight. I think that the one miss was the soft shells, not because they were ill prepared, but because the season is drawing to a close and the shells are beginning to toughen. All-in-all a fabulous time, a very good meal, and outstanding company. My only regret was avoiding the sweetbreads because of my aversion to vichyssoise as I thought that the sweetbreads would be in the soup instead of served next to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walrus Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 Thanks to Mark, Haidar, and Sebastian for a fabulous dinner experience and light show! The food, wine, and company were all superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Thanks to everyone for the great food, great wine and great company. Agree with Sthitch that the Crab Crepe was the highlight, but everything was truly fantastic. Can't wait to go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banco Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Thanks to Mark, Haidar, and Sebastian for a fabulous dinner experience and light show! The food, wine, and company were all superb My sentiments exactly. It was a delightful evening despite my poor wife spilling Brandy Alexander all over youngfood's shoes. I agree with Sthitch that the Torchon was a highlight. It would have been perfectly at home in some three-star gastronomic temple in Alsace as a ceremoniously presented amuse, but to find something of that refinement and subtlety passed around as a canapé was quite a surprise. I loved the garlicky Vichyssoise (the Tokai served with it was an inspired choice by Sebastian), the tangy umami-like asparagus salad, the deep and flavorful lamb, the well-chosen cheeses. Thanks to Don and everyone at Proof for a great evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Thanks to Don and everyone at Proof for a great evening. Thanks to walrus and everyone at Proof for a great evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banco Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Thanks to walrus and everyone at Proof for a great evening! Oops! Forgot about that! THANK YOU WALRUS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngfood Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 What everyone else said! We join in the plaudits for the Torchon and Crab Crepe and would add that the lamb sausage was a pleasant surprise as well. Many thanks to the organizers and the folks at Proof whose efforts made a great night possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 My favorite was probably the vichyssoise with sweetbreads, though the foie gras torchon runs a close second. I loved the heat on the crab dish, though I honestly felt the rose was a bit overwhelmed by the pepper (it was great with the crab if you DIDN'T have sauce on that bite). But I thought the best beverage pairing of the night was the beer with the cheese course. Magnificent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 But I thought the best beverage pairing of the night was the beer with the cheese course. Magnificent! What beer was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 what? No Food Porn for us to oggle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 What beer was it? Weyerbacher Farm House Ale from Pennsylvania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 what? No Food Porn for us to oggle?I don't believe a single flash went off last night, except for the drama of Mother Nature displayed outside the restaurant. We were all too busy sharing plates, smelling wines, and exchanging opinions at our table. I missed the famous Foie Gras by about 5 minutes, but enjoyed the Shrimp tidbit instead.I can't believe no one mentioned the wonderful Smoked Duck (Super Chilled Asparagus, with Black Radishes and House Smoked Duck Salad), as our table was trying to figure Chef's secret to making the meat perfect and the salad that accompanied it super fresh and moist in flavor. I, too, could have had multiple Crab Crepes (was there a hint of curry that I tasted?). I am somewhat apologetic in saying that peppercorn and I don't mix, as I choked a little bit on the spicy kick it gave to the otherwise crisp and flaky shortcake, but the ice cream and fruits were great on their own. The other highlight was being the curio of the night, where other diners peeked over at us with the wonderfully-homemade name tags and such applause for Mark and Chef Haidar. Sebastian was ever-so-charming, especially in his fashionably rich, deep brown tie. I am hoping that we continue this type of gathering at other places, as I received a great education in meats and wine (I still can't tell Serrano from Prosciutto) and enjoyed great, warm fuzziness overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tripewriter Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 The duck salad was savory and lightly dressed enough to let the flavors of the greens and late-spring vegetables shine. As did many others, I particularly enjoyed the crab -- not only the crepe, but also the fried whole softshell (which inevitably brought to mind this Pulitzer Prize-winning book) and the heart of palm slaw. The slaw is what made this plate special for me: heart of palm and carrot dressed in fish oil, mint and lime (if my flavor decoding powers were activated, anyway). The rose with this plate and the madeira with the cheese course were the stand-out pairings of the night--particularly the madeira. I'd love to try some whisky conditioned in that cask! It was great to sample some new tastes from Proof, to see those I already know from DR.com, and also to enjoy the company of those I met for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted June 13, 2008 Share Posted June 13, 2008 The duck salad was savory and lightly dressed enough to let the flavors of the greens and late-spring vegetables shine. That's funny - my thought was that the duck and greens were strong enough to stand up to a bolder dressing, or perhaps more bitter greens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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