We're also adding a cultural twist to the evening with a pre-dinner visit to the Phillips Collection, also located near Dupont Circle. The museum is open late on Thursdays and the permanent collection is free.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
My Mai Thai? No, Your Mai Thai.
This week we're switching it up a little and having dinner at 7:00 p.m. at Mai Thai located near Dupont Circle. There's something for everyone on the menu and its very affordable. Please let me know if you will be able to attend as I will need to update our reservation to accommodate the entire group.
We're also adding a cultural twist to the evening with a pre-dinner visit to the Phillips Collection, also located near Dupont Circle. The museum is open late on Thursdays and the permanent collection is free.
I plan to head over to the Phillips right after work, so I'll be there around 5:45. Join when/if you can. Then, we'll walk down to Mai Thai for dinner just before 7:00.
We're also adding a cultural twist to the evening with a pre-dinner visit to the Phillips Collection, also located near Dupont Circle. The museum is open late on Thursdays and the permanent collection is free.
Clyde's Review
A roaring gust of political wind swept through Clyde's as the DC Dinner Club joined for their regular gathering. From Tea Party activist Sarah Palin with her poofy up-do, to the hard working Hill staffer, political views were bound to differ. There is never a dull moment in the presence of fellow clubbers! The overall atmosphere of the restaraunt was elegant. The ambiance was almost like a room from one of the Vanderbilt's Rhode Island mansions, but the menu was reasonable enough that Joe the Plumber could afford it (maybe only on special occasions).
Mama Grizzly rated her Chicken Saltimbocca entree at 9.25 out of 10, but gave the restaurant an 8.75 for its spendy menu.
The Black Squirrel rated his Asian Spicy Turkey Burger at 8.5. He went out on a limb with that one!
Wolfman devoured his Barbeque Beef Brisket sandwich and gave it 7.5.
Two clubbers ordered the crab cakes, which is the signature item at Clyde's.
Other clubbers enjoyed the Thai Marinated Salad, Pulled Pork Sandwich and the Jamaican wrap.
Overall, the individual ratings averaged out to be 8.3 out of 10. The general consensus was that the food was delicious, but the menu was on the pricey end.
Mama Grizzly rated her Chicken Saltimbocca entree at 9.25 out of 10, but gave the restaurant an 8.75 for its spendy menu.
The Black Squirrel rated his Asian Spicy Turkey Burger at 8.5. He went out on a limb with that one!
Wolfman devoured his Barbeque Beef Brisket sandwich and gave it 7.5.
Two clubbers ordered the crab cakes, which is the signature item at Clyde's.
Other clubbers enjoyed the Thai Marinated Salad, Pulled Pork Sandwich and the Jamaican wrap.
Overall, the individual ratings averaged out to be 8.3 out of 10. The general consensus was that the food was delicious, but the menu was on the pricey end.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Send bill to your lobbyist, file under 'research'
Check your coat and political correctness at the door, Clydes welcomes all types.
707 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Metro: Gallery Place-Chinatown
Price: Flexible. Menu to please all, except the indecisive.
Starters/Salads are $6-10
Sandwiches $9-15
Entres $15-24
Attire: Please come dressed up as the embodiment of a political party
(American or otherwise.)
(Your own, or otherwise.)
Choices include, but are not limited to:
- Democrat
- Republican
- Green
- Independent
- Libertarian
- Apathetic
- Constitution
- Socialist
- Labor
- Marxist Communist
- Bleeding heart liberal
- Far right wing republican (Crys every night watching Glen Beck)
- Utah Republican (see above. Bonus points for Utah county representation.)
- Tea (ditto)
- Utah Democrat
- Joe the plumber (You'll have to speak up, I'm wearing a towel.)
- Republican apologist (I'm sorry I'm right all the time.)
- Fair-weather Intern! (HI! I'm cindy/stacy/jennifer! and I am going to be president! because I am in DC for three whole months! I am a democrat/republican! whichever is more popular now!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
DCDC's Bulletin
Some things are better in black and white and some things are better explained using 1920's slang. Ted's Bulletin is no exception with it's newspaper-like menus, its black and white "talkies" and its "hotsy-totsy" food.
We heard ratings up to 9.75 for the decadent cream-topped chocolate milkshake. "And how!" Chris was the "big cheese" with his peanut butter burger. If he had been using 1920s slang, he would have described his burger as the "bee's knees." Rachel describes her fish and chips as the "cat's pajamas." Matt Foulger and Cardon said their meatloaf was "swell." Abby and I both thought that our turkey burgers were "copacetic."
The only person we wanted to "bump off" that night was the "dumb dora" who butt in front of us, plunked down at the adjacent table and ruined any chance of our group sitting together. One note about the restaurant is that the dining area is small and large groups need to get there at least an hour early to be seated together.
So, all-in-all, Ted's Bulletin was "nifty" and neat, coming in with an average rating of 9.0. It was the "real McCoy."
We heard ratings up to 9.75 for the decadent cream-topped chocolate milkshake. "And how!" Chris was the "big cheese" with his peanut butter burger. If he had been using 1920s slang, he would have described his burger as the "bee's knees." Rachel describes her fish and chips as the "cat's pajamas." Matt Foulger and Cardon said their meatloaf was "swell." Abby and I both thought that our turkey burgers were "copacetic."
The only person we wanted to "bump off" that night was the "dumb dora" who butt in front of us, plunked down at the adjacent table and ruined any chance of our group sitting together. One note about the restaurant is that the dining area is small and large groups need to get there at least an hour early to be seated together.
So, all-in-all, Ted's Bulletin was "nifty" and neat, coming in with an average rating of 9.0. It was the "real McCoy."
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