The atmosphere seemed a bit old-fashioned, kind of like an era when Dinner Out included a cocktail or two and a steak without worrying about cholesterol or driving drunk.

This sounds like just about every steakhouse in the Chicago area (and there are a LOT of those).

Just to add on to the Brunch/movie plans for the 29th. From what I can gather so far (before the movie opens), it appears that it will be playing at The Metreon - very BART-able from our bunch location.

I'll check again after the movie opens to see where else it is playing in the city.

Okay, sounds like we have a plan! Whee! 11:30 at the Valencia Pork Store Cafe [link] and then PS I love you for those who want to go. There is a cool martini bar at the Metreon we could go to before or after the movie too.

Can people let me know as we get closer who will be there so I know how big a table to get?

Hey Tom, whatcha doing that Sunday? I probably have dinner plans, but not the rest of the day.

okay, DC folks, does anyone have a preference for brunch?

Metro-accessible would probably be my only preference...

I am leaning toward Latin dim sum at Cafe Atlantico, which is accessible. Thoughts? Who's in?

I told my boyfriend that I will be away for brunch on Sunday or Monday - have we picked a day yet? And I'll be coming from a Metro stop in Arlington, I assume the Latin dim sum place would be fine.

you mean we can't meet at Vortex's new condo and convince her to cook for us?

you mean we can't meet at Vortex's new condo and convince her to cook for us?

depends on the number of people :)

depends on the number of people :)

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...that makes me feel awfully sneaky all of a sudden....like telling eveyone brunch is on Monday and showing up at Vortex's on Sunday. "Party of One please!!!"

Hah! Nice. Cafe Atlantico would be good--I've heard of the brunch, but I think the only time I went there was for Restaurant Week (possibly with you? And Faf, because of the conch fritters)