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Title: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: froggie on October 23, 2022, 01:31:38 PM
Sorry for the short notice, but I'll be passing through DC the evening of Monday 11/7.  As with last time, I'm extending an open invitation for dinner to anyone who's intererested.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: 74/171FAN on October 23, 2022, 03:19:57 PM
I will not rule this out yet. It could give me an excuse to check out the I-66 HOT Lanes.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: 1995hoo on October 23, 2022, 03:27:12 PM
I'd love to meet some folks in person, but I will be out of town on business. Thanks for the invitation, though.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: yanksfan6129 on October 23, 2022, 06:36:29 PM
I'm down for dinner in DC on 11/7
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: cpzilliacus on October 23, 2022, 10:00:59 PM
I will be there.

Thtee suggested possible venues.

1. Chef Mikkos's R Street, NW between 16th and 17th. Nordic menu.

2. Taqueria Poblano in the Del Ray area of Alexandria.

3. In the wilds of eastern Montgomery County, Pepinos in Burtonsville.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: 74/171FAN on October 23, 2022, 10:06:20 PM
The Alexandria option would probably be best for me if I chose to attend.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: yanksfan6129 on October 23, 2022, 10:29:29 PM
I second Chef Mikko's
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: Alps on October 23, 2022, 11:21:29 PM
If I lived there I'd third Mikko's (:
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: froggie on October 25, 2022, 12:24:46 AM
Would like to hear from the MDRoads crew and Mike Tantillo before figuring out a location.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: lepidopteran on October 25, 2022, 06:23:39 PM
I might be game, depending on the location.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: Laura on October 26, 2022, 08:46:39 AM
We're in! I would love to do Chef Mikko but logistically Pepino's in Burtonsville is better.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: 74/171FAN on October 26, 2022, 09:18:25 AM
Quote from: Laura on October 26, 2022, 08:46:39 AM
We're in! I would love to do Chef Mikko but logistically Pepino's in Burtonsville is better.

I would probably have to bail on I-66 if we ate anywhere in MD, but I can check out other stuff instead.  I can do I-66 on the way to my parents' house.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: froggie on October 26, 2022, 10:54:39 AM
Someone has reached out to me that is interested, but cannot do Mexican.  I am open to other suggestions.  Thinking we should also push this later into the evening so that we avoid the worst of rush hour in getting there, especially for those coming from further away.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: oscar on October 26, 2022, 10:57:56 AM
Pepino's in Burtonsville is Italian. That works for me.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: 74/171FAN on October 26, 2022, 11:22:31 AM
Well it looks like now that I will be doing I-66 later this week so eating in MD should not be an issue.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: froggie on October 26, 2022, 03:18:43 PM
Unless I hear a compelling reason otherwise, I would think Pepino's at 7pm should work.

Would like to get a head-count so I can call in a reservation.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: 74/171FAN on October 26, 2022, 03:20:07 PM
I think it is safe to say that I am in.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: oscar on October 28, 2022, 09:28:32 PM
Count me in.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: Laura on October 31, 2022, 03:21:39 PM
One problem - Pepino's is closed on Mondays :(
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: 74/171FAN on October 31, 2022, 06:09:57 PM
Oddly enough I just found a restaurant along MD 198 in Burtonsville called "Restaurant 198".  One of the reviews showed a potential staffing issue though.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: yanksfan6129 on October 31, 2022, 09:20:27 PM
How about the Silver Diner in Greenbelt?
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: 74/171FAN on November 02, 2022, 04:51:28 PM
While we continue the restaurant debate, I am still likely in, but I did want to mention that I have been sick all week.  I think I am down to mainly a case of minor bronchitis, but I realize that I have not mentioned it here yet.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: froggie on November 02, 2022, 08:10:31 PM
Much as I like the idea of Silver Diner, I don't think they'd be able to accommodate a group larger than 5-6.

Right now, I'm leaning towards Nando's Peri-Peri at their Laurel location.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: froggie on November 03, 2022, 10:41:58 PM
If there's no objections, I'm going to go ahead with Nando's Peri Peri at their Laurel location, around 7pm.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: Alps on November 04, 2022, 12:00:57 AM
Quote from: froggie on November 03, 2022, 10:41:58 PM
If there's no objections, I'm going to go ahead with Nando's Peri Peri at their Laurel location, around 7pm.
Cheeky.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: 74/171FAN on November 04, 2022, 06:43:53 AM
Quote from: froggie on November 03, 2022, 10:41:58 PM
If there's no objections, I'm going to go ahead with Nando's Peri Peri at their Laurel location, around 7pm.

Seems fine with me.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: froggie on November 07, 2022, 10:36:14 PM
Thank you everyone for coming this evening!  The kids certainly provided entertainment.  Sorry, Oscar that I didn't get down to your side much.
Title: Re: Inpromptu DC/Baltimore dinner, Monday 11/7?
Post by: Takumi on November 08, 2022, 08:41:30 PM
I really need to get up to a DC-area Nando’s to see how it compares to the ones in the motherland. I brought a bottle of lemon & herb sauce back from South Africa, where it’s sold in grocery stores.

Alas, yesterday I was recovering and unpacking from said trip.