Comments on Silver Spring, Singular: Friday News 'N Notes

I'm not sure what I think of FS1. I think they did...

2010-06-15T08:20:50.824-05:00

I'm not sure what I think of FS1. I think they did themselves few favors by opening up the other Friday, when they clearly weren't ready for it. Yet, on the other hand, the friend I went with thought it was great and seemed to be far more forgiving than I. And lots of other people there seemed to be having a blast - the place was packed, which surprised me given that I only knew they were open because I happened to hear a brief announcement of it on NPR.

I figure I'll give them a few weeks to work out the kinks before I go back. The waitstaff was very kind and helpful despite being overwhelmed. So maybe the place will mature into something nice with time.

I drove by Sligo Golf Course the other day on a be...

2010-06-13T22:43:13.869-05:00

I drove by Sligo Golf Course the other day on a beautiful afternoon. Granted it was a weekday. But, I was surprised at how empty it was. I was just judging by cars there and what golfers I could see (I couldn't see any.)

I see a lot of "Save Sligo" signs out there. I know many of these families never, ever play golf. I only play a round or two every year.

Jusy saying; if you really want to be pro-active in helping the course the best thing you can do is a play a round there. I'll do so soon.

Regarding Sligo: The Revenue Authority had an "all...

2010-06-13T15:11:22.607-05:00

Regarding Sligo: The Revenue Authority had an "all or nothing," "my way of the highway" approach to driving ranges/mini-golf. The would not compromise, while the neighborhoods would. Too much to include here. Please visit www.sligocreekgolfassociation.org for details.

Also, despite recent press articles, the fight is far from over. We have been "promised" through November. Not one thing we have been working for for nearly two years has been resolved satisfactorily for the community. It is more of the same -- continual delay and half-measures that allows the course to hobble along.

This decision is convenient timing to get through the election without having to commit. Basically taking Sligo out of the equation as an election issue.

The phrase "indefinitely" in Miranda Spivack’s Washington Post story (http://tiny.cc/a45uk) was used by Keith Miller of the MCRA during an interview with her. This may have left the impression in people’s minds that everything is fixed, when it is not.

To clarify, it is NOT indefinite. It is only through November!

Thank you.

You know, I actually don't care if they are a brew...

2010-06-12T06:23:38.316-05:00

You know, I actually don't care if they are a brewery or not, I just wanted a good bar/restaurant, I wasn't looking forward to a brew pub like others were. BUT if you have your name Brewery in your name, you should, um, BREW beer.

And sorry, it's not enough to say "but we plan on brewing in the future" as a reason to justify it. That's like calling yourself Dr. Smith now because you plan on studying for your MD or PhD in the future. Nothing wrong with being called Fire Station 1 Restaurant and Bar.

I went to Fire Station 1 last night and wasn't exp...

2010-06-11T15:30:53.182-05:00

I went to Fire Station 1 last night and wasn't expecting much, based on the blogger reviews.

There are still some kinks to work out (the glass around the entryway, for instance), but overall it was a good experience.

The appetizer list seemed pretty generic, but I think they may be making some twists to the classic pub snacks. The buffalo wings weren't wings at all, but were white meat (no breading) cooked in a sweet and hot sauce that tasted great. They then ran the pieces of chicken through with celery sticks, like an edible skewer. Clever idea. I had the lobster BLT for my entree, which was heavenly. A couple of Hook and Ladder pints, also quite good.

The inside of the fire station is comfortable and looks nice.

Overall, I'm happy. I wish they were brewing beer, but if they expand the beer selections, I can forgive them that.