The solution is just to go out every night, at least this is the theory I'm testing.
― Britain's Favourite Carp (I DIED), Tuesday, 6 October 2009 02:44 (fourteen years ago) link
And you can call it work research too.
― curmudgeon, Tuesday, 6 October 2009 23:39 (fourteen years ago) link
holy shit, Ben Ali died http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gPmynfzpBKR9CVO4LrPJLqdTX6owD9B72OSO0
― as strikingly artificial and perfect as a wizard's cap (HI DERE), Thursday, 8 October 2009 18:43 (fourteen years ago) link
RIP, Ben. Dude was on the scene longer than Chuck Brown.
― Britain's Favourite Carp (I DIED), Thursday, 8 October 2009 18:55 (fourteen years ago) link
RIP. I bet there were times between 1968 and the 90s that he wanted to move the place, but he stuck with it.
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 8 October 2009 19:38 (fourteen years ago) link
if anyone fancies a pint, mrs mookie and i and some ppl will be at the big hunt (connecticut just south of dupont) around 6:30 on monday 10/12.
please carry a large photo of ned raggett so we can recognize you
― mookieproof, Sunday, 11 October 2009 20:43 (fourteen years ago) link
Not sure if I can make it as I've got friends in town, but will try. No Raggett-printing capabilities but will have a small red bag and look roughly like wot I do on WDYLL.
― ljubljana, Monday, 12 October 2009 03:44 (fourteen years ago) link
Thanks for the invite mookie! My parents are in town until Tuesday and I'm trying to avoid a family meltdown, but I appreciate it all the same. :)
― I got RIPPED in 4 weeks (Z S), Monday, 12 October 2009 03:46 (fourteen years ago) link
Is the 19th still happening? I'm no longer free this evening.
― W i l l, Monday, 12 October 2009 17:13 (fourteen years ago) link
I'm still up for 19th. Anyone else?
― ljubljana, Monday, 12 October 2009 20:36 (fourteen years ago) link
Also, mookie, ZS's response much nicer and more appropriate than mine, i.e. should have said thanks for the invite! Should be able to make it now.
― ljubljana, Monday, 12 October 2009 20:37 (fourteen years ago) link
19th I can do only if it were to go down in the oh-so-hip neighborhood of Cleveland Park, near my loljewschool.
― quincie, Monday, 12 October 2009 20:38 (fourteen years ago) link
Am fine with that - others?
― ljubljana, Monday, 12 October 2009 20:39 (fourteen years ago) link
Guys last time we went to Atomic, gabbneb was there.
― quincie, Monday, 12 October 2009 20:46 (fourteen years ago) link
Just sayin'
Sounds good to me (*falls into trap of some complicated gabbneb situation that I don't understand*)
― ljubljana, Monday, 12 October 2009 20:52 (fourteen years ago) link
was good to meet you and mrs mookie - sorry I had to go so quickly. And, now I know a new bar. So many restaurants round here, so few bars.
― ljubljana, Tuesday, 13 October 2009 03:27 (fourteen years ago) link
lovely to meet you as well. do let us know if you visit nyc!
(ps that dude on that other thread is a fool imo)
― mookieproof, Tuesday, 13 October 2009 05:42 (fourteen years ago) link
Sorry I couldn't join you guys tonight! Should be in NY later this month.
― Britain's Favourite Carp (I DIED), Tuesday, 13 October 2009 06:05 (fourteen years ago) link
heh, thanks xpost
― ljubljana, Tuesday, 13 October 2009 11:12 (fourteen years ago) link
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2009/10/13/rasika-will-be-first-ethnic-restaurant-to-earn-4-stars-from-tom-sietsema/
Rasika to be first DC area "ethnic" restaurant to get 4 star love from Sietsema at the Washington Post
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 14 October 2009 13:36 (fourteen years ago) link
hey guys, who's going to be around the week of Thanksgiving? looks like the wife and I will be all up in yr AREA
― as strikingly artificial and perfect as a wizard's cap (HI DERE), Wednesday, 14 October 2009 14:01 (fourteen years ago) link
We'll be in town the night before T'day before rolling south.
― quincie, Wednesday, 14 October 2009 14:03 (fourteen years ago) link
Friday 11/27, I'll be at the 930 Club for the Mountain Goats show!
― W i l l, Wednesday, 14 October 2009 14:39 (fourteen years ago) link
Skipping the HS reunion then, Will? :P I was planning on missing it myself and a Mountain Goats show sounds a lot better. Was thinking about the TMBG show on 11/28 too.
― Vinnie, Thursday, 15 October 2009 15:33 (fourteen years ago) link
When this get confirmed tonight, a lot of people are going to complain, and a lot of people are going to stop taking the Post's dining reviews seriously. Rightfully so, as much as I love Rasika there's no way it's a four star restaurant.
Also T1m C@rman at the City Paper is a fool, who even calls places ethic restaurants anymore?
― I DIED, Thursday, 15 October 2009 16:54 (fourteen years ago) link
Ha, you know what, I didn't even put two and two together and realize they're the same night. Maybe I'll check it out after the show, or meet up with some people. Let me know if you go to the Mountain Goats, we could have a mini-FAP.
― W i l l, Thursday, 15 October 2009 19:40 (fourteen years ago) link
x-post, B, did you see the comments on the City Paper post--- Tim and Tyler C*wen and others still use the term "ethnic" instead of uh, "food made by people who do not speak English or French," or "food that rightfully so according to I died is not 4 star worthy." I kid. I am guessing there is an actual gourmet explanation for 4 star criteria and not Tim's (tongue in cheek?) one-- that Rasika's selection means "four-star restaurants don’t all have to be rooted in French cuisine, don’t have to be tied to a luxury hotel, and don’t have to have a long, multi-course tasting menu, with wine pairings, that runs well into three digits."
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 15 October 2009 21:26 (fourteen years ago) link
"all food is ethnic food" -Tyler Cowen http://www.tylercowensethnicdiningguide.com/
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 15 October 2009 21:38 (fourteen years ago) link
Yes, I agree with that Tyler Cowen quote, which is why calling any restaurant ethnic is odd to me. I mean, Komi is nominally a Greek restaurant, and Maestro had 4 stars and was Italian.
Regardless of the criteria used to define a 4 star restaurant (which vary from reviewer to reviewer), I can't imagine any list of factors that would lead to me saying Rasika is one of the five best restaurants in the DC area.
― I DIED, Thursday, 15 October 2009 21:59 (fourteen years ago) link
I am still curious about the criteria he uses. His list is out. Quick analysis: Four "Contemporary American" restaurants get 4 stars, Rasika ("Indian") gets 4, and Citronelle ("French") get 3 1/2 stars. Here's Sietsema's list.
Here's Sietsema's list. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/gog/tom-sietsema-dining-guide-2009/
I finally made it to that Vietnamese restaurant, he, Tim C. from the CP, and Tyler C. like, Present on Route 50 near/in Falls Church, and it was pretty good.
― curmudgeon, Friday, 16 October 2009 15:15 (fourteen years ago) link
so, Monday 19th coming up... Cleveland Park? At Atomic? Say, at 7?
― ljubljana, Sunday, 18 October 2009 01:38 (fourteen years ago) link
If my kid's 7:30 baseball game gets rained out I may be able to join you folks.
― curmudgeon, Sunday, 18 October 2009 15:15 (fourteen years ago) link
I have class until 9, but can meet after!
― quincie, Sunday, 18 October 2009 17:12 (fourteen years ago) link
Not many of us so maybe just aim for 9.15?
― ljubljana, Sunday, 18 October 2009 17:29 (fourteen years ago) link
I should be able to make it.
― I DIED, Monday, 19 October 2009 05:44 (fourteen years ago) link
Will be there, will check this thread beforehand
― ljubljana, Monday, 19 October 2009 11:49 (fourteen years ago) link
I can't stay long (famous last words but this time REALLY). I DIED knows what I look like otherwise look for v. tall lady in B&W print dress, black tights. Carrying a Torah.
― quincie, Monday, 19 October 2009 14:55 (fourteen years ago) link
I'm going to try to make this. Tall thin guy, tan & blue sneakers.
― W i l l, Monday, 19 October 2009 16:57 (fourteen years ago) link
― mookieproof, Monday, 19 October 2009 16:59 (fourteen years ago) link
Expecting to be there. Look for the black beret.
― Anna Nicole Smite (j.lu), Monday, 19 October 2009 17:10 (fourteen years ago) link
;-)
― W i l l, Monday, 19 October 2009 17:26 (fourteen years ago) link
(my photo of Ned obv)
Bucking the tall trend: short, brown hair in bob, will have small red bag.
― ljubljana, Monday, 19 October 2009 18:38 (fourteen years ago) link
Think I can make it. Not sure what I'll be wearing but I'll definitely have on black shell-top adidas. :)
― lou, Monday, 19 October 2009 19:24 (fourteen years ago) link
On my way, there 9.30
― ljubljana, Tuesday, 20 October 2009 01:11 (fourteen years ago) link
It was great to see both new and old faces last night! Thanks for schlepping to the unfashionable Cleveland Park. I will happily trek to another locale next time (assuming it is not a school night).
― quincie, Tuesday, 20 October 2009 13:24 (fourteen years ago) link
I've been trying to remember the name of one of those Cleveland Park restaurants you recommended--started with a 'v', I think? Looks like I'll be having dinner in that neck of the woods later this week.
Good meeting and chatting with everyone.
― W i l l, Tuesday, 20 October 2009 16:24 (fourteen years ago) link
Great to meet you all.
There was a restaurant beginning with 'P' as well...
― ljubljana, Wednesday, 21 October 2009 00:05 (fourteen years ago) link
Vace!
Palena!
― I DIED, Wednesday, 21 October 2009 01:31 (fourteen years ago) link