The Progressive Culinary Arts Movement
Would Like To Have You For Dinner
At the home of your hosts, Lorin Kleinman and Ian T. Fisk
To start at 7pm in the evening of Saturday, April 16th, 2005
Staged under the stars in our back yard, weather permitting
What we're offering:
- A full dinner of excellent spring-time food
- Conversations, Company, and Community
What we're asking:
- Your company
- That you bring drinks, desserts, or portable art.
- That you tell either Ian Fisk (ian.fisk@gmail.com)
or Lorin Kleinman (rugulach@aol.com) if you are coming and how many people
you are bringing.
Where it will be:
- 3503 Upshur Street, Brentwood, MD 20722-1333 (Mapquest Link)
- We're a 20 minute drive from downtown DC, Arlington (via 395/295) and Silver Spring/Takoma Park
- There is plenty of parking
- We're a 20-minute walk from the West Hyattsville Metro or a 10-minute walk from the 34th and Rhode Island Avenue
bus stop (the 82,83,84,85,86, and T18 buses leave from the Rhode Island Avenue Metro Stop)
- If you need a ride, let us know, and tell us where you're coming from -- we'll try to mix and match
- If you need directions, e-mail Ian at ian.fisk@gmail.com or call him at 202/462-2943
Frequently-Answered Questions
What's a PCAM?
The Progressive Culinary Arts Movement (PCAM) is a tradition that started in February of 1993. On an occasional basis (quarterly, at this point),
we provide our friends and acquaintances with a multi-course meal, and in exchange all we ask is your company, cheerful conversation, and
that you bring either drinks (alcoholic or non-), dessert, or portable art.
For a partial listing of previous PCAM dinners,
including menus, follow this link.
Which of the three should I bring?
If you make your own dessert, drinks, or portable art, bring that.
If you don't, flip a three-sided coin.
What do you mean by Portable Art?
Something small enough to bring with you, and something that other
folks can enjoy. This might be a poem to read, a painting or sculpture
to leave about, or a musical instrument that you can play during the
evening. Please do not bring anything easily breakable.
Should I let you know if I'm coming or not?
Absolutely. Please let Ian Fisk or
Lorin Kleinman know if you would like to attend by Thursday, April 14th. Earlier is better.
Can I bring friends?
Yes, provided you let us know. One or two will probably be fine.
Are you kid friendly?
Human children are welcome. Since alcohol will be present, children who
are old enough to want to drink but too young to do so legally must be watched closely.
What kind of food is served?
Mostly Vegetarian. We will endeavor to accommodate vegans and other restricted diets, provided we are warned in advance.
I'm allergic to furry creatures that are not human. Will this be a
problem?
Be warned: Ian and Lorin share their home with Sam E. the cat. We have hardwood floors, and Sam is mostly an outside cat, but bring allergy medicine if you use it.
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