shogun Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Absolutely. I miss sparkling wine Fridays, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 John Wabeck at Firefly says he will bring out some sparkling wines for Friday's wine happy hour if we can get a small group together to help drink them. Is anyone game? Count me in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelGold Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Sounds like fun! About what time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenunda Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 If you're politically inclined, the DC chapter of Drinking Liberally will be meeting at M&O's tomorrow night (Thursday) from 6:30 to 8:30. Just wanted to let you all know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 Depending on what time I can get out of here, yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 6:00, give or take, to whenever we decide to leave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 John Wabeck at Firefly says he will bring out some sparkling wines for Friday's wine happy hour if we can get a small group together to help drink them. Is anyone game? We'll already be there for an early dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 (edited) Cognac! "Gentlemen? To evil!" Edited for better Simpson's Recall: I think in "Gentlemen, to evil" they were drinking Brandy. Edited June 16, 2005 by shogun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 (edited) Come see me at Balducci's in McLean Saturday. It's "Big Wine Event" day! 2-5PM. Edited June 16, 2005 by jparrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 John Wabeck at Firefly says he will bring out some sparkling wines for Friday's wine happy hour if we can get a small group together to help drink them. Is anyone game? I have a probability = .75 (75% chance) of showing up at Firefly for happy hour tonight. If I do make it, there will likely be a brief cameo appearance from a special guest star. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I may or may not be able to get there tonight...might try and get in for a quick one. *mumbles something about being caught off guard and telling his boss he'd help him move tonight* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I'm still good to go for about a 6:00 arrival at Firefly for some bubbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Barring rebellious youth, I should be there about 6:30. I need a drink. Badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Barring rebellious youth, I should be there about 6:30. I need a drink. Badly. Nobody "needs" a drink he says, swirling his tumbler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 Nobody "needs" a drinkhe says, swirling his tumbler. All right then -- my co-workers need me to have a drink before I ... you get the idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I'm still good to go for about a 6:00 arrival at Firefly for some bubbles. Derek and Chef were kind enough to uncork a few of the sparklers by the glass for our dinner last night. With the starters we had glasses of Luxe, which according to said management is: Chateau Ste. Michelle, spends 11 months in new French barrels and 5 years on the lees (current vintage is 1998). Straw-colored, dry, crisp, definitely tasty, but perhaps a bit to sharp for my oh-so-particular palate. With the entrees we had glasses of Cerdon de Bugey, a blend of Poulsard and Gamay. This was a hit. Pinker, sweeter, but not overly so. Great flavor, very well-balanced, slightly yeasty to make it fun. We enjoyed this one a lot. We probably would have sought out another bubbly for dessert....but we opted for the liquid desserts...and I don't know if it would have been easy to pair one with a sauternes, a grand marnier and a Madeira. If you're going tonight, enjoy them. I'll have to catch them on a differently bubbly Firefly Friday as I will instead be feasting happily at Corduroy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookluvingbabe Posted June 17, 2005 Share Posted June 17, 2005 I'm going to try to stop in at Firefly around 5:30 for a quick spring roll before they disappear from the menu.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted June 19, 2005 Share Posted June 19, 2005 (edited) Got my Father's Day treat early yesterday in the form of a night on the town sans baby and better half. Met a friend at Oya, which is extremely cool, both literally (despite the fireplaces) and figuratively, and extremely expensive if you drink the (very good) cocktails. Sadly, they don't serve from the main menu at the bar and the bar menu is limited to sushi, so we broke for Poste and pounded a couple of Wagyu tartares and Delirium Tremens instead. Next stop was supposed to be Andale, but the bar was full, so we wandered over to Signatures, which didn't have that particular problem, for a baked mac n' cheese and a little vino. This led to a discussion about bar menus in general and bar menu value propositions in particular. Which led to a brisk walk up to Corduroy -- where we saw the Shorters dining royally and were very kindly welcomed with an impromptu, and delicious, scallop tartare. This was followed in short order by spring rolls, softshell sandwiches and a superbly beefy flatiron steak. Sadly, the house Margaux and the boring company had by this time begun to tell on my friend, who had to be decanted into a cab and sent on his way, clutching to his chest the doggy bag of shame. Being made of stupider stuff, I cleared my head with a long shamble across town to Firefly, where Derek immediately fogged it again by forcing a couple of coconut caipirinhas down my neck. Based on the available phenomenological evidence this morning, they put quite a lot of cachaca in those bad boys. After that, just the usual -- Johnny's Half Shell, Sette, BdC, forcible ejection*, yadda yadda yadda and this morning I got a food processor from the kid and a box of Raisinets from the dog. Fatherhood rules. (*Inserted for dramatic effect. May not be a representation of actual events. Celebrity voices impersonated.) Edited June 19, 2005 by Stretch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadya Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 It is Monday. Will. Be. Dining. At. Palena. Tonight. I'll be with one with a busty blonde. (Though, obviously, not her.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I'll be with one with a busty blonde. (Though, obviously, not her.) I think what you meant to say was "I'll be one with a busty blonde". Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadya Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I think what you meant to say was "I'll be one with a busty blonde". Right? I stand corrected - I will indeed be THE one with a busty blonde. What can I say. It's Monday morning...no one can have weekends like that and not pay for it in some manner. My English, not so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laniloa Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Jacques Gastreaux, mdt and I will be meeting at Eve tomorrow at 12:15 for the lickety-split lunch deal if anyone would like to join us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJono Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 (edited) I'm gonna head over to Colorado Kitchen for lunch Friday 6/24 around noon - anyone's welcome to join or to say hello I'll be in a white dress shirt and red tie. Edited June 23, 2005 by DCJono Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I've scheduled my daughter and me for our semi-annual dental appointment tomorrow. I don't think she would enjoy grabbing anything at the Grill, but I plan to take her somewhere for lunch -- Mendocino likely -- before depositing her for some work at Mom's office downtown. Anyone up for HH someplace?-- I may just go back to Firefly for a bubbly start to the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 So, who all is headed over to the Galileo lunch grill today? I plan on heading over early enough so that I can beat the crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I might go, though I doubt I can get there too early. Tend to catch it near the end. I'm kind of thinking Couscous Cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Anyone up for HH someplace?-- I may just go back to Firefly for a bubbly start to the weekend. This has potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 This has potential. I was planning on hitting FF after work today. Is the bubbly going to be flowing tonight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrescentFresh Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I was planning on hitting FF after work today. Is the bubbly going to be flowing tonight? Unsure. Do you think we'll be okay if it's not, though? Johnny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Wabeck Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Unsure. Do you think we'll be okay if it's not, though? Johnny? We're sorting it out now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I may schlep down for HH. I will be alone with bored kids all day tomorrow while Scott is off on the battlefiled somewhere in Northern Maryland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Scott is off on the battlefield somewhere in Northern Maryland. Man, I had no idea the insurgents had been making such inroads. Maybe this thing is in its last throes after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Man, I had no idea the insurgents had been making such inroads. Maybe this thing is in its last throes after all. When they get a little further south, we can take them down to Archibald's for the evening. That should put an end to it once and for all. They will think that they martyred themselves and are in paradise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodleygrrl Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 When they get a little further south, we can take them down to Archibald's for the evening. That should put an end to it once and for all. They will think that they martyred themselves and are in paradise. I just lost my lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Must.Get.To.Marcel's.ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I just lost my lunch. Go here and click on "Fine Food." Scroll down to the bottom and you'll find this: "Voted "Best Burgers In Washington" By D.S.H" Who is D.S.H? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Department of Stripclub Hamburgers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Department of Stripclub Hamburgers? Actually, it's the Dept of Stripclub Hygiene. They're the folks who check to make sure that the brass pole is wiped down after each performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Actually, it's the Dept of Stripclub Hygiene. They're the folks who check to make sure that the brass pole is wiped down after each performance. Ok, you get the prize. I am now completely grossed out. I have more questions, but I don't wanna know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 (edited) "Voted "Best Burgers In Washington" By D.S.H"Who is D.S.H? Archibald's owner is Dan Harris. Edited August 28, 2005 by crackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 OK, now that we have seemed to solve that mystery, who is heading to FF for HH? JR -- Any word on what is being poured today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 I am. ETA 5:30 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 Mere coincidence that Archibald's owner is Dan Harris? I think not. I'm dying to know how you know this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simdelish Posted June 25, 2005 Share Posted June 25, 2005 I may schlep down for HH. I will be alone with bored kids all day tomorrow while Scott is off on the battlefiled somewhere in Northern Maryland. Heather, my SO is often found on the battlefield, sometimes dragging the kids along for "educational purposes." I usually head somewhere with food or drink. Next time both our guys head off into history, lets meet for our own HH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielK Posted June 26, 2005 Share Posted June 26, 2005 I just posted this over in the Palena topic, so excuse the cross-post. I'm meeting a friend at the Uptown at 6:30pm on Monday, so I thought I'd swing by Palena first and try the much adored chicken. I've eaten in the dining room, but never the bar before. Anyone want to join in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Is anyone up for happy hour Friday evening? I was thinking perhaps Bistro Lepic wine bar. Does anyone know if they have any happy hour specials? But I'm open to other suggestions (Circle Bistro?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Is anyone up for happy hour Friday evening? I was thinking perhaps Bistro Lepic wine bar. Does anyone know if they have any happy hour specials? But I'm open to other suggestions (Circle Bistro?). I'm up for some HH activity on Friday, but how 'bout something closer in. What about Marcels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun Posted June 29, 2005 Share Posted June 29, 2005 Gah, going to be out of town... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Stopped by tonight with a friend. Unfortunately for all the Jeff fans out there, I was told that he moved back to Colorado Big bummer. Anyway, the chicken was definitely back on the menu, but a lot of the plates people have been talking about weren't (i.e. fish fry, charcuterie plate, hot dog). However, I had an excellent "mixed grill" of duck sausage, rabbit and squab. My friend had the penne with lamb meatballs which still taste divine. I think you were sitting right next to my and my buddy at the bar. You were over on the right hand side of the bar, right? New bartender. Her take on the Palena Manhattan was a little sweeter than usual, but still quite good. And a mean Negroni was had too. No food for us tonight as we ate at 2 Amy's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ustreetguy Posted June 30, 2005 Share Posted June 30, 2005 Yes - that was me! I was the one in the blue shirt and red tie. Which two were you? I think you were sitting right next to my and my buddy at the bar. You were over on the right hand side of the bar, right?New bartender. Her take on the Palena Manhattan was a little sweeter than usual, but still quite good. And a mean Negroni was had too. No food for us tonight as we ate at 2 Amy's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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