Wednesday Night Dinner Club - Napa, CA

pyangMember

So, this is something I've been doing at my place for the past month. The celebrity chef in the kitchen is no other than, the Artist, DJ Hombre.

Everyone bring a bottle or wine or two, pitch in for the cost on dinner ingridients and we have a fun night with good wine and wonderful food from DJ Hombre.

So, here is an open invitation for those that would like to join us. There are four spots open every Wednesday, maybe more, depending on the week.

If you would like to come join us, please make advance reservation.

Priority will be given to traveling forumites.

05.18.05
05.25.05
06.01.05
06.08.05 - Steven Rigisich(2), JO(2
06.15.05
06.22.05 - goofy yno(4)?

5/3/058:07 PM

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belladonnaMember

Nobody told me about this when I was there a month and a half ago...

5/3/058:17 PM

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hunterMember

quote:
So, here is an open invitation for those that would like to join us. There are four spots open every Wednesday, maybe more, depending on the week.

Every week?! Don't you have to get up for "work" now?

Ahh, it's good to be Pyang

5/3/059:57 PM

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kumazamMember

P -

keep it up, my eventual trip to the valley will revolve around Thursdays, so i'll more then likely be in town that prior Wednesday... almost prefer to do something like this rather than an offline!

5/3/0511:31 PM

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pyangMember

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Originally posted by Bella Donna:
Nobody told me about this when I was there a month and a half ago...

I think you had a reservation that night at La Toque, I left you a message that evening to see if you wanted to come by for a drink or two after dinner.

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Hunter & kumazam,

Shut up and book your trip already...

5/4/0512:20 AM

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belladonnaMember

Just giving you sh!t Pyang

And that reservation was never fulfilled.

5/4/0512:24 AM

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pyangMember

quote:
Originally posted by Bella Donna:
And that reservation was never fulfilled.

What happened?

5/4/0512:37 AM

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seanr7Member

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Originally posted by pyang:
quote:
Originally posted by Bella Donna:
And that reservation was never fulfilled.

What happened?

She took her famous black light in and saw some stuff she did not like.

5/4/0512:55 AM

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belladonnaMember

La Toque is a restaurant.

I took a black light to a restaurant???

5/4/052:10 AM

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kumazamMember

p -

leave me alone

... new job - u understand?!?

, have to wait the obligatory 6 months before i'm eligible for vacation, which is coming up here in about 3 weeks... this should hopefully be happening soon!

5/4/052:16 AM

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joMember

As long as I don't have to sit next to Steve, put me down for 2 on the 25th.

5/4/0512:34 PM

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tastebuddyMember

my cast and I will be there... so the menu this week is "hot hot hot" ???

5/10/059:11 PM

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pyangMember

Well, the guest of honor requested hot food, so I am guessing spicy...

I can double check tomorrow when I talk to him.

5/11/0512:43 AM

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goofyynoMember

Powell, and/or DJ (because I believe you’re the chef,)

I think we’re on for the 22 of June, but unfortunately we do have dietary restrictions. We are limited to vegetarian and certain fish (unfortunately shell fish are out). If this is too restrictive, we’ll understand. Let me know.

mark

5/17/0511:23 AM

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pyangMember

goofy yno,

That shouldn't be an issue, as we just had a vegetarian dinner last Wednesday night.

Are dairy products okay or is that also a no go?

05.18.05 - Tastebuddy, benchland(2)
05.25.05
06.01.05
06.08.05 - Steven Rigisich(2), JO(2)
06.15.05
06.22.05 - goofy yno(4)

5/17/0512:29 PM

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goofyynoMember

dairy is cool,as are eggs.

let's keep the wine theam loose, cause I'll probably have to pick up ours on the way (either in napa or SF)

should be a fun way to cellabrate my birthday.

5/17/053:33 PM

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pyangMember

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Originally posted by goofy Yno:
let's keep the wine theam loose, cause I'll probably have to pick up ours on the way (either in napa or SF)

No worries there, don't worry about picking up wine.

5/17/053:45 PM

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goofyynoMember

that's extremely nice, but we'll see

5/17/057:12 PM

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tastebuddyMember

Big P: is the special guest we spoke about last night at dinner coming tomorrow?

I had a buzz when I left RG. what about you? must be the painkillers.

5/17/058:14 PM

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tastebuddyMember

Oh, and DJH: did we decide on a menu? I still have a white in the fridge from not showing up last week for the big tall guy....

MH

5/17/058:25 PM

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pyangMember

I am not sure what the menu tonight would be, thinking about going the easy way out and just do a Chinese Hot Pot dinner...

Not sure about the guest list...

5/18/0512:18 PM

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djhombreMember

oooh hot pot. that sounds yummy.

i was thinking about doing this...

Roasted Pork Loin over Cannelini Beans & Pesto, Sauteed Cauliflower & Spinach

let me know

5/18/051:07 PM

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pyangMember

Just spoke with the funky one, we are doing Chinese Hot Pot tonight, perfect weather for it...

5/18/051:13 PM

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benchlandMember

What do we pair w/Hot Pot??? Zin?

5/18/051:20 PM

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djhombreMember

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Originally posted by benchland:
What do we pair w/Hot Pot??? Zin?

from prior hot pot's we have had success w/...

Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Noir
Riesling
Syrah (I think...?)
Cab (actually not that bad)

haven't tried Zin. I'd give it a shot though.

5/18/051:34 PM

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benchlandMember

OOH, I know how much Pyang loves Pinot!

5/18/051:36 PM

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pyangMember

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Originally posted by benchland:
OOH, I know how much Pyang loves Pinot!

You want to get invited back, don't you?

5/18/051:41 PM

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tastebuddyMember

pardon my ignorance, but what does one find in a hot pot ??

5/18/052:43 PM

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djhombreMember

you name it.

5/18/052:49 PM

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tastebuddyMember

thanks funky, that really helps me narrow it down.

5/18/053:16 PM

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belladonnaMember

Tastebuddy,
From my understanding, Chinese Hot Pots are similar to fondue. A bunch of raw ingredients are brought out (such as vegetables and chicken) and each person puts into the hot pot what they want cooked. After it is done cooking, you pull it out and eat it.

I think a white will pair nicely with most traditional hot pot ingredients.

5/18/055:30 PM

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tastebuddyMember

CHANGE OF VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT:

Earlier time to enjoy the sun: 6 - until...?

Wed Night Supper Club will be at my house this week. Weather looks great, so it will be a grill-fest.

We can accomodate more than 8. Who's In ?

5/21/0510:38 AM

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djhombreMember

i'm still on food right?

oooh can we do full on backyard grill? Coleslaw, Grilled Meat, Mashed Potatoes, etc?

5/21/055:08 PM

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tastebuddyMember

calling DJH --- answer to your question, absatively.

call me mobile, are you working tonight?
I've got about 20 open bottles from a distributor tasting last night - what are you doing later?

MH

5/21/055:33 PM

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djhombreMember

don't have your contact info - email me at joglesby at comcast dot net

5/21/055:36 PM

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tastebuddyMember

So, it's a regular backyard BBQ. Menu: grilled meat, more grilled meat, the usual sides: coleslaw, potato salad, etc etc.

6 pm
977 Pratt Ave
St Helena

Plenty of room; bring it on....

5/21/0511:52 PM

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pyangMember

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Originally posted by Tastebuddy:
Plenty of room; bring it on....

Are you going to invite the winemaker?

5/22/057:21 PM

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djhombreMember

either i need to drink less or start paying more attention to your guys conversations at the table - cuz I have no idea what the hell you 2 are talking about.

5/23/052:17 AM

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pyangMember

Didn't end up doing much Saturday night...

No worries, I am sure Tastebuddy will be glad to fill you in on the details...

By the way, I can bring some marinated short-ribs for the grill if there is any interest...

5/23/0512:15 PM