The Official-ish DC Thread

[smittycl]

Guess who has been quarantined for the past 2 days due to the sig. other testing positive for COVID?

Hope it clears fast! I had it last summer and Paxlovid knocked it down quickly.

 

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

According to Aram's website:

 

[scurvyfreedman]

According to Aram's website:
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I think that's old information. They were bought by another German tannery and will continue producing soles.

Shoegazing updated article on the subject

 

[scurvyfreedman]

I don’t know for sure, but it seemed like when Aram left sky valet, sky valet started restricting their cobbler business.

Also, I’m not sure if Aram & his brother had a falling out. As I understand it, they’re on good terms & talk regularly, but Aram wanted his own shop which is understandable.

I remember Aram thought about stocking Vass when he had his own shop (ah one shoes), for various reasons, Aram eventually shut down his own shop located in Springfield, VA. Also, if I was you, I’d take the discounted vass shoes & get the current ones resoled. If you look on his website, he does blind welt resoling

Blind stitch and handwelting are different. Blind stitch the sole is sliced and peeled back before the sole is sewn to the welt. Then, it is glued back down to make the sole smooth without visible stitching.

Handwelting is when a channel is cut and then the cordwainer or cobbler sews the welt and midsole together by hand and then the welt and outsole by hand. This is different than a goodyear welted shoe which uses gemming or a rib (canvas) that is glued to secure the midsole. The welt itself is still attached by hand to the upper and midsole, but the gemming helps prevent separation. The security of the handwelted shoes is because of the channel.

I'm sure Aram can do both, but even the cost of a blind stitched sole is not the same as the cost of handwelting. Anyone looking for handwelting should call or email him for the price quote.

 

[lordsuperb]

My wife and I went to Keens Steakhouse and it was great:

New York City Steakhouse | Keens Steakhouse

Keens has become Manhattan's best known USDA Prime-only steakhouse. Its reputation is legendary, its Single Malt collection equally so. Its premises are inspiringly beautiful.

www.keens.com

Oh fancy. I do enjoy a good steakhouse but I never go for the steaks. Mostly for the ambience, cocktails, and desserts. I find myself gravitating more towards ethnic cuisines these days.

 

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

Mashburn doesn't do free alterations on 50% discounted items, but they do them for practically nothing. Sleeve tapering and shortening on a tweed military jacket was just $26.

 

[smittycl]

Oh fancy. I do enjoy a good steakhouse but I never go for the steaks. Mostly for the ambience, cocktails, and desserts. I find myself gravitating more towards ethnic cuisines these days.

Same here. Asian fusion tonight. Other than the occasional Filet I’m seafood, Indian, or Asian chow. Enjoying a Rye Manhattan in Manhattan as wifey naps before dinner. Posted in watch thread too. Successful visit to Crockett & Jones and Hopper exhibit today!

 

[circumspice]

Do you DC guys have any good Georgian options? Boston doesn't, so when I am in NYC I often hit one up. My current pick of the handful is Oda House - it is a little out of the way, I think between 1st and 2nd on E 73rd, maybe even further East.

 

[hpreston]

Mashburn doesn't do free alterations on 50% discounted items, but they do them for practically nothing. Sleeve tapering and shortening on a tweed military jacket was just $26.

That is practically nothing! Great deal.

 

[jonathanS]

Do you DC guys have any good Georgian options? Boston doesn't, so when I am in NYC I often hit one up. My current pick of the handful is Oda House - it is a little out of the way, I think between 1st and 2nd on E 73rd, maybe even further East.

Georgian? Supra - it’s been a while since I’ve been but last time I went, it was good.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

I second Supra. I have absolutely no basis for how authentic it is, but I enjoyed it immensely.

 

[jonathanS]

I second Supra. I have absolutely no basis for how authentic it is, but I enjoyed it immensely.

A long time ago, I was talking to a girl who lived in Georgia for 3-4 years. she Recommended it. So take that for what it’s worth.

 

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

Do you DC guys have any good Georgian options? Boston doesn't, so when I am in NYC I often hit one up. My current pick of the handful is Oda House - it is a little out of the way, I think between 1st and 2nd on E 73rd, maybe even further East.

Tabla is good.

 

[jssdc]

I think tabla and Supra are the same owners, just different concepts that suit Shaw and Petworth

 

[smittycl]

A (substantial) Rye Manhattan in….Albany. Headed to VT for a few days of skiing. A bit nervous as there was zero snow on the trip so far. Albany a bit bleak but it’s dark and cold. Wish I had more time to explore here.

Fitting in casually with Luciano Barbera flannel shirt and Kiton jeans.