ol_ironstomach Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Hey! hey! Hey! One of those bottles has my name on it. Nothing like a vinegar battle to start the weekend! Battle Vinegar! Allez cuisine! I think Jake will find homes for all five bottles easily, especially if anybody opens theirs to share a whiff or a taste, as we did during the l'Academie dinner yesterday. It's tremendous stuff...a bit too acetic and fluid to substitute for balsamico, but with a nose and flavor that put many to shame. Let me add that I simply asked Jake last night to sell me two bottles, long before he posted anything about bringing only five tonight. I have a feeling I'll be picking the second one up at the picnic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I'm bringing an open bottle also . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Crackers, wasn't that supposed to be a surprise? I thought the surprise was going to be your demo using the five bottles of vinegar simultaneously. Sorry I'll miss it. Somebody take pictures please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Hey HEY! I've been trying to score some vinegar since the picnic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 You want the other vinegar...we don't have any landed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Landrum Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I have always been dissatisfied with the lack of an appropriate name for the members of this forum; and despite the genius of Don, the Dude-et himself (please, please, please someone get this reference), it has always seemed a slight short-coming that his eponymous site lends no easy moniker to its participants. Therefore I would like to propose that we henceforth be known, in honor of our Visionary and Leader, as the Society of the Fellowship of Diners, Restaurateurs, Undersea life forms, Nabobs, Knife experts, Artisinal producers and purveyors, Sommelliers, Servers, and Extraordinary Savants (albeit mostly of the idiot variety, case in point being presented right here). I expect there to be no argument against this inarguably apt proposal, and that our new name be bestowed and recognized by our Grand Chief and Knight Errant, Don Pozo de Piedra, in due haste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Don't you have a restaurant to open or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 SFDRUNKASSES. I could go for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Got that one a wee bit faster than the wine offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Landrum Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Don't you have a restaurant to open or something? Not when I'm drinking, I don't!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 nifty acronym it makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Hooray! Free Rx drugs for Everyone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 the Dude-et himself (please, please, please someone get this reference), The Big Lebowski? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOK Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 The Big Lebowski? Indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I can buy both!! I never expressed exclusivity of preference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 The Big Lebowski? I'm not sure the dude (-et) abides in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pappy Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 SFDRUNKASSES. I could go for that. I'm still not getting the "SF" part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I'm still not getting the "SF" part? Society (of the ) Fellowship I like San Franciso better, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Don't you have a restaurant to open or something? Not when I'm drinking, I don't!! in that case, JPW's gonna be waiting a long, long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Can I say something bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I'm still not getting the "SF" part? Stupid F*cking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 We'll start when the first person arrives, around 5:30 or so. I'll post another reminder the day of. Pikers. I'm leaving Chantilly now. SFDRUNKASSES, indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol_ironstomach Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 This thread is not at all what I expected, what with first misreading the topic as "an indecent proposal" instead of "an immodest proposal". Really, I thought it would be something like offering Nadya half-ownership in exchange for nightly pole dancing. Her, not you. But having read your novel proposal, I further move that every member of the society should adopt the honorary title of Don, men and women alike (as we are a progressive group), but optional for those who are already named Don. con rispetto, Don Potato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotteeM Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 SF = S**t Faced? Dona Animella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 SF = S**t Faced?Dona Animella I like that even better. Don Marco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 There was, like, a week when you weren't posing, Landrum. That week made me sad. You make a beuracrat smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Indeed! actually, that was "The Dude", "Duder" or "The Dude Himself"...(as someone who has watched that movie more times that I care to admit...and still laugh at all the wrong moments)Don Don Noodles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Landrum Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I'm not sure the dude (-et) abides in this case. Don Pozo de Piedra, "El Rojo Furioso," fears that I will reveal his secrets and therefore has banished my thread to where it will threaten him no more. Fear not, O Knight of the Rueful Figure! I am not your villainous Freston, and I have no designs on your precious crown of "Membrino". You and RozinanTTe are free to roam the enchanted country-side in search of errantry and valiant dining adventures!! Perhaps in your gallantry you will restore my thread and cease this moderatorial drubbing. (I get a little strange around April 23) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Up for grabs, or up for crabs, as the case may be: Don Esque Don Worrybehappy Don Event'inkaboudit Don Cryoutloud Don Keschon -- I don't know how to put the umlaut over the o. Don Pissindapool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 (I get a little strange around April 23) As opposed to other times, when you're a lot strange? hmmm, from Joel and Ethan Coen to Miguel de Cervantes. Quite well-rounded, aren't you? Which great work will you refer to next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 (I get a little strange around April 23) Happy Birthday, Hamlet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 There is a table of semi-rowdy friends and assorted Rockweillers heading to a Latin dim sum brunch at Cafe Atlantico tomorrow at noon to run amuck through the ---> menu. There is a seat at the table with your name on it - all you have to do is (1) be someone who has never been to any donrockwell.com events or whims before and (2) be the first one to PM or email me by 10:00am tomorrow morning to let me know that you can join us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Landrum Posted April 23, 2006 Share Posted April 23, 2006 There is a table of semi-rowdy friends and assorted Rockweillers heading to a Latin dim sum brunch at Cafe Atlantico tomorrow at noon I believe you mean members of the Society of the Fellowship of Diners, Restaurateurs, Undersea life forms, Nabobs, Knife experts, Artisinal producers and purveyors, Sommelliers, Servers, and Extraordinary Savants (albeit of the idiot variety). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 I've got two tickets to the Nationals/Reds game this Wednesday afternoon at 1 PM at RFK that I can't make. If you're interested in the tix, send me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 On the other side of the happy hour spectrum -- and just a little more expensive -- are the new specials at Birreria Paradiso, which cut prices on all drafts at the Georgetown beer bar on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5 to 7. Aficionados will think they've gone to heaven: You can get a pint of cask-conditioned ale (local brewer Capitol City last week) for $2; a goblet of Chimay or snifters of strong, rich St. Bernardus 12 only costs $4.12. When I stopped by, the best thing I tried was, not surprisingly, a beer I'd never heard of: Poperings Hommel Ale, a honey-hued Belgian ale with a surprising amount of hops. For $3.62, it was an easy decision. I have to come into the city one night this week. Let's make it tonight?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I have to come into the city one night this week. Let's make it tonight?! Oops. It's a $20 Tuesday. Oh well. Beer first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I was actually proposing today... Can't do today either. Actually, this whole week isn't looking good. Maybe next week. Bob's Noodle gets my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Bob's Noodle gets my vote. Ahhhh, nevermind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banco Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 For what it's worth, I'll be at Buck's Fishing and Camping at about 5:30 (unless someone can suggest a place for dinner in the same area--I've looked at Our Mother's Restaurant Guide and the pickings are slim indeed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Anyone planning to line up for her/his free cone at Ben & Jerry's at Dupont Circle around 7? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eating out Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Anyone planning to line up for her/his free cone at Ben & Jerry's at Dupont Circle around 7? I think they close at 6pm at dupont... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 NOOOOO! Verifications? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I think they close at 6pm at dupont... Can't be...I staggered in there one night after Bierreria Paradiso in search of Black and Tan ice cream (keep the theme going, right?) and while I don't remember what time that was, there was no way I was at B.P. before 7:00!ETA: They didn't have it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Blume Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I just called. Harried young woman said "8." I got my old purple Ben & Jerry's tee-shirt on, brought back from a pilgrimage to Vermont by Barack Obama, Bono and Scarlett Johansson for my tireless efforts on the behalf of peace and social justice. (Not really, but I think I scared a few of you in my first version of this post.) I'm going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brr Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Black and Tan ice cream hmmmm, I hope they don't try to sell this in Ireland...might find themselves with a corporate boycott on their hands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBK Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 hmmmm, I hope they don't try to sell this in Ireland...might find themselves with a corporate boycott on their hands Even without launching it in Ireland, they had a problem on their hands... http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060421/od_nm/benjerrys_dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I would recommned Dino's Can't argue with that wisdom Posted ripped to the whatevers on alsatian pinot gris tocai anmd grappa and opera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 How does one go about getting a invite to these events What events? If you're talking about "whimming", people say where they are going and if you want to, you show up. Easy Peasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starfish Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 any industry types headed to either of the dueling wine tastings (henry wine group and country vintner) this afternoon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjl Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I'm new to the group, so only met a few of you at the Circle Bistro HH this past Fri. Anyway, my SO and I will be at Citronelle Lounge tonight to try the Lobster Pea Bisque--they still have it on the menu. Will be there around 6:15 if anyone is interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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