Al_Dente

Go ahead and have your own club, ladies. Just stay away from the GRILL!!!

I went and darkened her doorstep for lunch. Great burger! Enjoyed meeting you briefly , Chef! Thanks! Apparently, I don't look like my picture (according to whom I presume was Robin).

Man, am I jealous. Great job Busboy!

They'd be lost without us, wouldn't they?

I'd pick up the tab at the first place we go if I can see Varmint in a skirt.

Where is the [good natured] outrage from men on this thread?

I need to bump this up again. My best friend and his wife are spending his 40th in South Beach. Can you come up with any suggestions? Both "money is no object" and "money is nearly no object" suggestions would be great! Thanks, Al

Amen to THAT! Same here.

I am appalled at the sexism implicit in this thread! I cook all the time.

When I put together the Rodriguez dish that s'kat was kind enough to send to me, I was under the impression that this would have more of a roasted taste. But once I had everything assembled, I realized that with so much liquid, it would surely stew. It wasn't bad, just not as flavorful as I expected and I didn't like the mouthfeel that much. Perhaps if I were to brown the cubes of pork first, and then braise them in the same liquid that I would reduce, it would turn out more to my liking. It was better than the movie anyway.

What about mustard? I love a good mustard-- no, not that neon yellow stuff.

I believe it was Yogi Berra who said that. (and with that, a signature is born) edited to add the parenthetical...

This is one of the most remarkable stories of restaurant generosity I've ever heard. Have you written Tom Sietsema about it? What is the usual cost on the tasting menu?

My GF turned me on to toasted wheat with cashew butter and rasberry preserves. Wow. Wowie wow, wow wow wow.

I picked up a bottle recently that I haven't tried yet. It's called "Cock". Seriously. So, has anyone here had..... Nevermind.

Thankkknaht YouuuoY Hannnah

Here is my grocery store loyalty card name and address info: Ed Poe 1313 Raven Rd Grave 666 Baltimore MD

I wish I had known about the 2 seats available. I could have filled em.

Yet more mad props to Derek: My GF wanted to buy me a bottle of the Pyrat XO rum that I liked from my last visit, so she called Palena and spoke with someone who told her to call back when Derek was in to find out where to get it. Meanwhile, my GF called around and found that the liquor store in Cleveland Park had it, so she asked them to hold a bottle for her to pick up later. Meanwhile (again) Derek is told that someone called inquiring about the rum, so he goes over to the Cleveland Park liquor store to make sure they have it. Later, my GF shows up at the liquor store for the rum and they tell her Derek was just there inquiring about it on our behalf. I will be popping that bottle open tonight! Thanks Derek!!! Arrrrgh, The Pyrat

Perhaps I need to re-read this entire thread in one sitting to see what the big whoop here is all about. Things have certainly escalated rather quickly. Where's Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney when you need them?

Fo shizzle.

You said it. I met Derek last night as my buddy and I sat at the bar to enjoy the sublime hot dog and hamburger which we cut in half and traded with each other. He overheard me mention this thread on eGullet to my friend and promptly asked me for "both" of my names. We were treated like kings despite our overly inebriated state (it was our last stop on a bit of a Connecticut Ave Crawl). He sold us on drinking our dessert-- a snifter of rum called Pyrat Hoti which tasted like Bananas Foster in a glass. A great end to a fun night. Thanks Derek! I still need to get back there for the chicken...

Me too. You could use the water taxi by the way. It'll take you to Fort McHenry and, more importantly, Fells Point.

I might have to try this. Do they serve pre-game beers?

BdC is NOT participating, correct? I hope not, that's where I'll be tonight.