On a Whim... What are you up to...

[hannnah]

I should be able to make it - how dive-y are we talking about? Do I need to worry about getting stuck to the floor?

[Al_Dente]

So are we still on for Stoney's tomorrow night (Monday)? What time? I'd prefer 6:30 since I'm an early-to-bed sort, though I suspect Stoney's on a Monday isn't one of those places where it's a big deal if people wander in to join a party after they've taken a table.

I didn't realize we were on for this. Hmm, I don't even know where it is. What's the address?

I might be able to make it-- depends on how long my day at the office goes.

13th & L St.

Warning: It really is a dive.

That sounds like a challenge. I'm a really low class guy, so I think I can handle it.

What kinda vittles do they serve?

[Mark Sommelier]

So are we still on for Stoney's tomorrow night (Monday)? What time? I'd prefer 6:30 since I'm an early-to-bed sort, though I suspect Stoney's on a Monday isn't one of those places where it's a big deal if people wander in to join a party after they've taken a table.

I didn't realize we were on for this. Hmm, I don't even know where it is. What's the address?

I might be able to make it-- depends on how long my day at the office goes.

13th & L St.

Warning: It really is a dive.

That sounds like a challenge. I'm a really low class guy, so I think I can handle it.

What kinda vittles do they serve?

Burgers, grilled cheese, chili, onion rings and hookers.

[Al_Dente]

Now I really must go tonight. I have a hankering for a burger with a side of hookers.

[Malawry]

OK, I plan to be there around 6:30. Al, if you order hookers, I will not be splitting them with you. I'll get my own.

[Al_Dente]

OK, I plan to be there around 6:30. Al, if you order hookers, I will not be splitting them with you.  I'll get my own. 

What makes you think I'd want to share my hookers?

Well, somebody better meet Malawry there, so I guess I'm going.

We'll try to put some type of review together. Should be interesting...

[Mark Sommelier]

What makes you think I'd want to share my hookers?

Well, somebody better meet Malawry there, so I guess I'm going.

We'll try to put some type of review together. Should be interesting...

"We'll try to put some type of review together. Should be interesting"

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[Schneier]

All the best restaurant reviews mention the "Weenie Woman."

Bruce

[Al_Dente]

Well, I was there with Chili Chick and Burger Babe.

Watch this space for the review!

[Al_Dente]

Okay, I didn't get around to the review. Been outta town and too damn busy. Suffice it to say, Stoney's was all it was cracked up to be.

So on to the next victim. I was reading Tom's new dining guide and I realized I've yet to have a great Chinese dining experience in DC. This is due in large part to my reluctance to order from the "Chinese" menu. I'll give anything a whirl once, but I find myself with unadventurous eaters most of the time.

So how bout Eat First? We could make friends with our server, get the full story on the menu, and try anything.

On a whim...

Al

[Malawry]

I'm game. When do you want to go?

[hjshorter]

Eat First is our favorite restaurant in Chinatown. Have fun!

[Mark Sommelier]

Okay, I didn't get around to the review. Been outta town and too damn busy. Suffice it to say, Stoney's was all it was cracked up to be.

So on to the next victim. I was reading Tom's new dining guide and I realized I've yet to have a great Chinese dining experience in DC. This is due in large part to my reluctance to order from the "Chinese" menu. I'll give anything a whirl once, but I find myself with unadventurous eaters most of the time.

So how bout Eat First? We could make friends with our server, get the full story on the menu, and try anything.

On a whim...

Al

Give New Big Wong a try. Notice all the fish tanks when you walk in. The last time we went there they had live: razor clams, shrimp, dungeness crabs, lobsters and bass. The XO sauce rocked. I had the best fried rice of my life there, the "special" fried rice with scallops and lobster.

[vengroff]

Okay, I didn't get around to the review. Been outta town and too damn busy. Suffice it to say, Stoney's was all it was cracked up to be.

So on to the next victim. I was reading Tom's new dining guide and I realized I've yet to have a great Chinese dining experience in DC. This is due in large part to my reluctance to order from the "Chinese" menu. I'll give anything a whirl once, but I find myself with unadventurous eaters most of the time.

So how bout Eat First? We could make friends with our server, get the full story on the menu, and try anything.

On a whim...

Al

Give New Big Wong a try. Notice all the fish tanks when you walk in. The last time we went there they had live: razor clams, shrimp, dungeness crabs, lobsters and bass. The XO sauce rocked. I had the best fried rice of my life there, the "special" fried rice with scallops and lobster.

I have immesurable respect for any place that serves live dungeness crab on the east coast, and even more for a place that does it here in the heart of blue crab country.

But it's best after 2am, no?

[Mark Sommelier]

Dr. Vengroff queried:

"But it's best after 2am, no? "

Yes, best after 2AM with Spanish chef in charge.

[edemuth]

So how bout Eat First? We could make friends with our server, get the full story on the menu, and try anything.

I'd love to go. I'm assuming we're talking sometime in the coming week... if so can we make it Monday? My crazy work schedule thanks you.

Alternatively, if we do New Big Wong at 2 a.m., I could go this Saturday and then walk to work from there!

[Al_Dente]

So how bout Eat First? We could make friends with our server, get the full story on the menu, and try anything.

I'd love to go. I'm assuming we're talking sometime in the coming week... if so can we make it Monday? My crazy work schedule thanks you.

Alternatively, if we do New Big Wong at 2 a.m., I could go this Saturday and then walk to work from there!

I didn't have a date in mind yet. I was just throwing it out there. But Monday could work for me.

However, with this additional input about Dungeness Crab (plus you can't beat the name), I might have to try NBW instead. 2 a.m. would be a little tough for me as I'm getting on in years.

So, Eat First or the Wong?

[Varmint]

2 a.m. would be a little tough for me as I'm getting on in years.

Shit, 2 am was no problem for you while eating pork rinds and tending a pig!

[vengroff]

So, Eat First or the Wong?

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[Al_Dente]

2 a.m. would be a little tough for me as I'm getting on in years.

Shit, 2 am was no problem for you while eating pork rinds and tending a pig!

That was different. The immense responsibility and gravity of the situation coupled with being all hopped up on pork rinds and pecan wood smoke got me through it.

[John W.]

So, Eat First or the Wong?

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Nominee, funniest thing I have ever read, 2003

[Al_Dente]

So, Eat First or the Wong?

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Worst? Works like a charm...

[Al_Dente]

While I did get "responses" (and some damn funny ones at that) to the question I posed, I didn't get any answers.

Perhaps I need to re-phrase: which of the two previously mentioned establishments should we try?

[hjshorter]

Both are good. I bow to the opinion of the group.

[edemuth]

I vote for Eat First... we can always try NBW another time.

Are we on for tonight or sometime in the future?