Corkage 
Grape Puncher
Posts: 975
 | | 07-20-2005 08:03 PM |
| Ok folks, been a while since I hosted a dinner. Here's the catch: because of space limitations and the desire to not compromise on food service, I'll have to limit it to 12 persons total.
August 6, Saturday, my house. First course 6:00pm.
Corkage + Mrs Corkage (we get a spot because we're hosting)
JohnnyB and GF (Johnny gets a spot because he's cooking)
Marty and Lauri (Marty gets a spot because we're toasting to the new baby)
= 6 total so far
I'm planning six or so courses. If you have food issues, this may not be your night because the only person I make substitutions for is Travelrep  Otherwise the menu should be good or your money back 
So the first 6 persons from the DC Cru or VC masses who wish to attend and can make a commitment, please let me know by posting here. For those who can't attend, I'll plan a dinner in the fall so don't fret. | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 572
| | 07-20-2005 08:17 PM |
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....let the plonk parade begin!
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Marty
Burleson, TX
Grape Sorter
Posts: 361
| | 07-20-2005 08:26 PM |
| I'd like to put in my reservation for two at the Fall dinner now! | | | "We are the Hokies!" | |
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Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts: 13786
| | 07-20-2005 08:36 PM |
| I am in with Mrs. TJ. | | | www.roguefood.com -- www.cellartracker.com | |
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Fred
Wine Thief
Posts: 2673
| | 07-20-2005 08:49 PM |
| You B*$^@&D I'm on vacation on the Cape then! Oh well I'll just have to steam some lobsters that night and drink some plonk. | | | "It's better to have your enemies inside the tent pissing out, then outside the tent pissing in." -- Lyndon Johnson | |
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skwid
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5452
| | 07-20-2005 09:00 PM |
| Ya know I'd actually be in for this but I've already got plans at the Clos Pepe BBQ. I'm sure this will be fantastic and I don't envy any of you have to force down the plonk which will be served  | | | |
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dinwiddie
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2197
| | 07-20-2005 10:34 PM |
| I have to check with ms dinwiddie, but hopefully we can get a spot before they are all gone. | | | |
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Dave
Wine Connoisseur
Posts: 5775
| | 07-20-2005 11:35 PM |
| I am out unfortunately. I'll miss a great dinner, but at least I won't have to drink any JohnnyB plonk. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Master of Wine
Posts: 11169
| | 07-20-2005 11:45 PM |
| Well, I wish to attend but can't make it. I bet it'll be a great one. | | | |
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dinwiddie
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2197
| | 07-21-2005 12:58 AM |
| You'd think that after 20 years of marrage I'd learn that Ms. DW does not like being told to make a snap decision as she walks in the door. I'm out this time. | | | |
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travelrep
Northern Virginia
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2144
| | 07-21-2005 02:31 AM |
| Corkster....
Alas, no substitutions will be necessary as Mrs. T and I will be in sunny, hopefully not hurricaney Antigua on vacation from August 4th....harumphhhhhh!
Sorry to miss the dinner but we'll have to hook up some other time unless you'd like to change the date for me......(not holding my breath...).
T-Rep | | | |
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AlexRed
Northern VA
Wine Thief
Posts: 2673
| | 07-21-2005 03:09 AM |
| Julie and i have a friends annual party in arlington that we are going to. Dj, magician, balloon artist etc....  hate to miss a legendary Corkage dinner.  have to catch the one in the fall. | | | |
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Corkage
Grape Puncher
Posts: 975
| | 07-21-2005 01:59 PM |
| Sorry to see so many regulars out, but glad to see TJ and Mrs TJ in. Anyone heard from Ray or Capitol Cat lately? Board-O, you'll have to make the trip sometime (or let me know when you'll ber in the neighborhood again). We can do duck 5 ways or something like that Duck breast, duck legs, duck liver, duck lips... | | | |
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ChangeMe
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1475
| | 07-21-2005 03:04 PM |
| mrs. raybanz & I are in.
Thanks Corkage!!! | | | |
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Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts: 13786
| | 07-21-2005 05:02 PM |
| Got the official for sure verification that we are for sure definitely in. We'll have to shop the rest of the weekend for things like towel bars, toilets, flooring, tile and all that stuff for our home remodel, but we'll obviously be making the time for this. Looking forward to it.
Any theme here on the food or wine front? Is it still the corn idea? Tomato? | | | www.roguefood.com -- www.cellartracker.com | |
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ChangeMe
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1475
| | 07-21-2005 05:27 PM |
| Quote:
Got the official for sure verification that we are for sure definitely in.
In other words, you talked to the mrs.??? | | | |
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Corkage
Grape Puncher
Posts: 975
| | 07-21-2005 05:49 PM |
| Cool, looks like we're at 9 total so far (Johnny's girl will be outta town, drinking real wine)
As for a menu theme, well after Johnny and Nicole beat up on my first draft, and me fighting to keep certain things, we ended up with a themeless menu. A little bit of southern, a little asian, and fresh seasonal ingredients.
Looks like wild boar will be our meat dish, that will be a first for the dinners. Looks something like this:
AMUSE BOUCHE
"SOUTH" EAST ASIAN OYSTER "ROCKEFELLER"
Broiled with Spicy Chive Aïoli, Furikake Spice
FIRST COURSE
CORN CHOWDER AND JALAPEÑO CORN BREAD
Roasted Summer White Corn, Virginia Bacon, Garlic Chive Puree
SECOND COURSE
SEARED CHESAPEAKE BAY ROCKFISH [or whatever is fresh that day]
Rice Noodles, Thai Basil Sauce, Pear & Green Mango Salsa
THIRD COURSE
SMOKED DUCK TAMALE
Wrapped in a Bananna leaf, Black Mole, New Mexico Chili Red Sauce, Cilantro Crème Fraiche
FOURTH COURSE
WILD BOAR TENDERLOIN
Apple-Maple-Chili Glaze, Black Eye Peas, Tasso Ham
FIFTH COURSE
RASPBERRY CROSTATA
Grand Marnier Berry Sauce, Hagen Daz Crème Brulee Ice Cream | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Fermenter
Posts: 572
| | 07-21-2005 07:30 PM |
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is Rita's sister coming then?
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Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts: 13786
| | 07-21-2005 08:11 PM |
| Quote:
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Got the official for sure verification that we are for sure definitely in.
In other words, you talked to the mrs.???
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Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts: 13786
| | 07-21-2005 08:12 PM |
| Sounds like a *great* menu. Tres kewl. What's the start time? | | | www.roguefood.com -- www.cellartracker.com | |
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