I have established contact with Jack Elsby, who is the proprietor of the Brass Elephant, located at 924 N. Charles Street in Baltimore. Jack and I were in college together. We both went to law school We both became lawyers. He immediately went into the restaurant business, and I just eat.
So, for now, save 2/18 (saturday). I'd like very much to get 7-8 people if possible.
Sorry---Count me out. I'll be going away with my wife that weekend, as it turns out. I haven't heard from Brass Elephant's owner in response to my call. So, I'll be happy to follow up with him if you wish to press on without me. Either way.
Looks like Festiva, cometspider and PH are good for the last weekend. irwin? I have a possible date for that weekend as well, but don't want to be the only one!
PH
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Posts: 9625 | Location: Maryland, USA (DC suburbs) | Registered: Nov 22, 2003
Looks like a mini-offline is in the works for Sunday the 26th. Thanks cometspider! I'm am definitely into just a simple steak with a great bottle of Cab. I'm thinking a 1999 Sterling Cab Reserve? Great steak wine....
PH
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I hope that our February off-line is more of a "steak" night. We'll each bring a big red and order our food off the menu. I'm thinking about bringing a 1999 Abreu Madrona Ranch and ordering the NY strip.
Bring your breath mints, the bread comes with a roasted garlic head that is sliced open so you can dig out the individual cloves- yummy.
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Originally posted by cometspider: We'll each bring a big red and order our food off the menu. I'm thinking about bringing a 1999 Abreu Madrona Ranch....
I do think that qualifies as big.
I also like the idea of keeping it simple and ordering off the menu. The strip sounds good, but the rack of lamb has a ring to it as well.
Are we thinking one bottle per attendee, or one per couple?
So far, as far as big boys are concerned I'm thinking:
1999 Verite La Muse 1989 Grand Puy Lacoste (this may still qualify as infanticide) 1999 Cakebread Benchland Select
Thoughts?
Dig deep, boys. cometspider has set the bar pretty high!!
PH
Posts: 9625 | Location: Maryland, USA (DC suburbs) | Registered: Nov 22, 2003
2000 Crocker & Starr Stone Place Cuvee (Napa) or 2001 Cline Big BReak Zin, Contra Costa County or 2000 Chateau Montalena Cab or 2003 Banyuls Rimage - Clos Paulilles (dessert wine, 500 ml)---supposed to be good with chocolate desserts
I'm looking like a solo for this one. If you need to book it, cometspider, put me down for one. If I can add a date at last minute, let me know as my date is still juggling her schedule.
I'm going to bring the La Muse. We'll see who was right, Laube (85) or Parker (96). My money is on RP for this one......
Festiva - Don't think you could go wrong with any of your selections. One vote for the Profile, just because I've never had one!
PH
Posts: 9625 | Location: Maryland, USA (DC suburbs) | Registered: Nov 22, 2003
I do think that qualifies as big.