Anna Blume Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 Roger Miller (Cameroonian)Any good?Any posts here, yet? This mention was the first direct reference I found in a search. Stumbled upon the place tonight and was intrigued. They do goat. Okra. Groundnut stew. ETA: Err...and kindly explain the subheading His Donness composed.
brian robinson Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 i'll have a go. I know nothing about the restaurant, but i believe Mr. rockwells' sub heading is based on Roger Miller, singer songwriter, who is more well known for the song " king of the road". "do wacka do" is another of his hits. Although the restaurant is probably named for roger miller the camaroonian distance runner.
Poivrot Farci Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 Cameroonian Soccer player and celebrating pole dancer.Cameroon National team 1978-1994 French Club teams 1977-1989 303 career goals 679 caps. Oldest World Cup player at 42. Not soo shabby.
Al Dente Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 Don't forget Roger Miller the Cameroonian podiatrist!
MC Horoscope Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 The subheading refers to country vocalist Roger Miller, the guy who sang Dang Me, King of the Road, Chug a Lug, England Swings Like a Pendulum Do, etc. In one of his novelty songs there's a line that goes Doo whacka doo.
Heather Posted June 25, 2008 Posted June 25, 2008 Here's an eGullet thread about restaurants in Silver Spring. Roger Miller gets a brief mention. JPW likes it; we've never been. In addition.
Walrus Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 We were by this place this afternoon -- we didn't get to try the food, but we got to watch a whole bunch of plates go by, each looking better than the next. I think we'll probably be there to order sometime in the future. The roasted fish in particular looked great.
DinerGirl Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 We were by this place this afternoon -- we didn't get to try the food, but we got to watch a whole bunch of plates go by, each looking better than the next. I think we'll probably be there to order sometime in the future. The roasted fish in particular looked great. If you go, set aside 3-4 hours for your dinner because service is slooooooooooooowwwwwww. And, I've never been impressed with the food. It looks great, but is pretty underwhelming and sometimes, just plain bad.
joncephine Posted March 9, 2009 Posted March 9, 2009 That's too bad, we walked by Saturday (after visiting the used bookstore) and were hoping for something not too bad.
Toogs Posted April 18, 2010 Posted April 18, 2010 Never been, always meant to. I was at Mandalay tonight and noticed it's gone, soon to reopen as a chicken place of some sort.
clchurch Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 Very sad indeed. I only went there once, but enjoyed it. One of the best West African places around.
Toogs Posted April 21, 2010 Posted April 21, 2010 Any recommendations for other West African places? I have never been to one.
Toogs Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Rumor has it that this re-opened. Anyone know for sure?
sandynva Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 This place appears to have re-opened, right across the street from Mandalay, on Bonifant Street. they seemed very friendly and have a number of vegetarian options on the menu. As i've never had west african food before, i look forward to trying it soon.
Toogs Posted February 4, 2012 Posted February 4, 2012 Rumor confirmed in only 10 months! I will have to give it a go. Of course when I get there I will probably go to Mandalay instead.
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