H Street Country Club Continues Its Glacial Movement Toward Opening
Joe Englert keeps teasing me about a blog item I wrote, calling for a moratorium on stories about the H Street Country Club until the place actually opens. Englert thinks that I secretly believe the indoor miniature golf/Tex-Mex joint will never open. As if to prove me wrong, we stop by the construction site so that Englert can help select china, drinking glasses, and flatware.
It takes all of three minutes to make the choices. The rest of the time is spent cruising the three-story (including roof) structure that will, no doubt, once it's finally built and open, become the hottest goddamn ticket on H Street NE. (See sketches below of some of the proposed holes.) Part of its appeal will be the Tex-Mex menu, conceived by Ann Cashion and executed by former Cashion's cook, Pablo Cardoso, who just happens to be on hand at the Country Club to explain both the sit-down menu and the bar menu. There will be, Cardoso says, lobster tostadas, homemade tamales, Mexican slaw with chicharones, lamb shank enchiladas, snapper Veracruz, gorditos, and a dessert pineapple chimichanga with Mexican vanilla ice cream.
The joint will also serve a decent line of Mexican beers, which will be available even on the 18-hole miniature golf course (nine holes on one level, another nine on the roof). Englert plans to have a putt-putt version of a beer cart, delivering cold ones to parched putters on the course.
Later, after we cross H Street NE and step inside the office that's overseeing beautification projects in the neighborhood, I ask Englert if he's not worried that construction will do to his businesses what construction did to those on P Street NW—almost ruin them. He brushes off the question and says there's already a shuttle bus that operates along H Street and that many patrons don't drive over, but take the Metro to Union Station. The operators here, he adds, have learned the sad lessons of P Street NW.
In other words, I'm just being a pain in the ass again.
2:12 pm
Forgive me for asking what are the lessons of P Street?
2:17 pm
So when the hell is it going to open? In early January, stories were out (including here, I think) saying late February. Well here we are.
1:02 pm
Yes, when does this open? It looks like weeks, if not another month before it will open?
Will we have to reserve courses before hand? or just walk in and put your name down? Will there by actual metal clubs? (if so, that could be dangerous with drunk peeps swaying it around at people)
6:53 pm
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if you need some kind of different cocktails and a very specific training cocktail mixology training, then please contact me.
This is my small CV, since it only that represents 15 per cent for what I did in my life.
I worked for the two very best event companies in the world as a mixologist,worked for virgin and Richard branson,the queen of England, tony Blair, David beckam,film premiers such as master and commander, kill bill, king Arthur and etc.also worked for Louis Vuitton,Gucci,Armani,loaded magazine,southbys,PlayStation,BMW,ministry of sound, music festivals for Bacardi, the world champions of rugby from England, friends comedy and many many others like Marilyn Manson,mickael Jackson,pink,prince,rollings stones,Bacardi,jack Daniels, Bombay shappire,matusalem,Pernod,cointreau,absolute,belvedere,zacapa and many many others.
I do have a another bigger cv that I can send that just in case you need.
Just one note: I’m also a professional photographer and was a gourmet chef and to open a bar restaurant that would complement food and drinks that would be the best in both worlds.
my intentions are to do some bar consultancy and training your bartenders and at the same time create an extensive and one of the best cocktail lists in the world.
my cocktails are based on my own purees,cordials,liqueurs and gommes that I make use a lot of different techniques and my cocktails are based in peas,cactus,sting net,tobacco,carrots,pumpkins and o lot of Asian ingredients just like oyster sauce,miso paste, curry paste,etc.
this is my other CV and I also have a portfolio but that has a lot of pages to be read,hahahaha.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
BAMBOO /AT YOUR SERVICE - Mixology Events & Training London, Sept.’03 to Dec‘04
(Working with one of the best mixologists in the world such as: Glen Hooper and Alex karmmerling)
SQUEEZE - Mixology Events & Training London, Jan.’04 to Dec.’04
OTHER EVENT COMPANIES: - Freelance Mixology for other events companies: 5th Element, N Peters, Rhubarb Events Ltd, Exposure, Caprice Events, The Admiral Crichton
SPIRIT BRAND CONTRACTS: - Consultancy and Creation of New Cocktails for Brand Promotions
• Mixology Teaching & Training - preparing and presenting mixology lessons to catering & bartending staff and companies. Eg: Bamboozle Mixology Courses, Vinopolis Master Classes, Zacapa Rum Tutorials
• Mixology Consultancy & Design of new cocktails for events companies, e.g.: Bamboo and Squeeze
• Contracts with Spirit Brands for New Mixology Creations – contracted on freelance basis to create unique cocktails specifically for brand promotion: Tequila Gran Centenario Plata, Bombay Sapphire, Hennessey, Altu, Jack Daniels, Wray & Nephew, Blanton’s and others
• Cocktail Mixology for Event Companies across England and abroad – E.g:for Film Premieres, Fashion Events, Music Awards, Houses of Parliament Conventions, Festivals, etc…
• Cocktail Mixology for Spirit Brands for special events or presentations - for spirits brands such as Tequila Gran Centenario Plata, Bacardi B, Bombay Sapphire, Jack Daniels, Wray & Nephew, Be “Cointreau”versial
ARETUSA CLUB (new club / London) - Bar Consultant Feb. ’04 – June ’04
• Consultant on Bar Design and Functionality
INTERNATIONAL BAR (Rock Garden) - Bar Consultant Dec.03 – Feb 04
• Consultant on Bar Design and Functionality
ROUGE (Club/Cocktail Bar - Charring Cross Rd/London) - Cocktail Bartender Dec ’02 – July ’03
• Efficient running of bar April ’02 – Aug’02
• ensure quality standard of cocktails
• stock management of bar
• float control and till closure
• working with the world best flair bartender(Nicolas saint jean)
• worked with top world flair bartender (Nicolas Saint Jean)
ASTRAL (Club - Soho/London) - Head Barman Nov ’98 – May ’01
• efficient running of bar
• ensure quality standard of cocktails
• stock management and purchasing from suppliers
• till closure and distribution of service/tips
• control of floor, ensuring customer satisfaction
CURRICULUM VITAE
HELDER FILIPE
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY cont…
LVPO (Bar - Soho/London) - Head Barman May ’97 – July ’98
• manage team of 8 bartenders, and ensure performance standards
• efficient running of all bar areas
• regular stock counting and maintenance of appropriate stock levels
• staff training in cocktail making
BARNABY JOE’S (Restaurant - Bahrain) - Head Chef de Cuisine Feb ’97 – May ’97
• creation of new Mediterranean style menu: starters, main course, dessert
• re-designing of presentation: selecting new cutlery and tableware
• managing a team of 5 kitchen staff
• supervision of all cooking processes
• ordering raw materials and stock maintenance
• maintenance of all kitchen equipment
• as a result of the changes made in the menu/ presentation, the restaurant double its average weekly takings
PITCHER & PIANO (Islington/London) - Chef de Cuisine Nov ’95 – Feb ’97
• preparation of meals to a set menu for gourmet food
LVPO (Bar - Soho/London) - Head Barman Nov ’95 – Feb ’97
• manage team of 8 bartenders, and ensure performance standards
• efficient running of all bar areas
• regular stock counting and maintenance of appropriate stock levels
• staff training in cocktail making
TOAD HALL (Restaurant - Kings Road/London) - Chef de Cuisine Feb ’95 – Aug ’95
• preparation of meals to a set menu for gourmet food
ROADHOUSE (Bar - Covent Garden/London) - Cocktail Bartender Sep ’92 – Jan ’95
(Working with some of the best flair barmen and mixologists such as Wayne Collins) BRAMS and LIST (Bar - Covent Garden/London) - Cocktail Bartender July ’92 – Aug ’92
MAXWELLS (Bar - Hampstead/ London) - Cocktail Bartender Nov ’91 – June ’92
Freelance interior decoration (Rome/Italy) - Decorator Jan ’86 – Dec ’89
Ministry of Commerce Restaurant (Lisbon/Portugal) - Assistant Manager
Vipal (Lisbon/Portugal) - Wine Distributor
Sporting Lisbon Benfica - Football Player Jan ’87 – Oct ’89
EDUCATION:
Feb ’03- Diploma - BIIAB Level 2 Certificate – National Certificate for Licensees (On-License)
Dec ’02- Diploma - City & Guilds NCEL Certificate – National Certificate for Entertainment Licensees
Jan – Dec ’02 Westminster Adult Education
- Creative Writing
- BTEC Introductory Award: Baking Specialty Pastries
- BTEC PDC: Photography & Digital Imaging Fashion
- 2 part- Advance Photography Practice: Alternative Processes
Jan ’99 – April ’01 Westminster Adult Education
I was offered a place in the University for Photography which I declined due to timing constraints
- 35mm Camera and Dark Room Practice
- 1 part- Advance Photography Practice: Alternative Processes
- Advance Photography Practice: Documentary
- Advance Photography Practice: The Built Environment
- Advance Photography Practice: In a Flash
- BTEC Introductory Award: Small Format Camera / Dark Room Technique
- BTEC Introductory Award: Studio Photography and Fine Printing
- BTEC Professional Development Course: Color Photography
- Advance Photography Practice: Alternative Processes
- Advance Photography Practice: Portraiture
- Advance Photography Practice: Manipulated Image
- Advance Photography Practice: Printing and Toning
- Advance Photography Practice: Studio and Darkroom
- BTEC Foundation Course in Photography
Jan – Dec ’98 Islington College
- Beginners in Photography
- Pre- Access in Photography
1978 - 1990 Institute Marques de Pombal (Portugal)
- Equivalent to “O” levels / GCSE standard - Subjects: Geography, History, Math’s, Philosophy, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Portuguese, English, French, Architecture, Sports
INTERESTS: Photography, Music, Drumming, Cooking, Sports, Travel
REFERENCES:
Paul Tompsett (GM) Greg (GM) Matt Turner (GM)
BAMBOO (+44) SQUEEZE (+44) ROUGE (+44)
Tel: +44-7977-483477 Tel: +44-7949024237 Tel: +44-207-8367373
Paul (GM) Terry (GM) (+44)
LVPO Bar (+44) THE ROADHOUSE
Tel: +44-207-4343399 Tel: +44-207-2406001
cv:
CURRICULUM VITAE
HELDER FILIPE PROFILE:
you can contact me at
photosilva@hotmail.co.uk
or call me at 00351 912666169 in Porto Portugal
thanks
9:42 am
No one cares about your CV...you are stupid for posting it here...and your post reeks of a scam...you are dumb.
2:17 am
Realy dumb. The place looks cool wonder how lateit stays open.
5:18 am
hello david, the only scam about this CV ,is your stupid mouth.
i which that someday you will not face the lack of jobs and the lack of inteligence for comments like yours.
when you say that no one cares about my cv,it must be you talking Verbal Diarrhea in the name of everyone.if you do a lot of that through out your life,then you miss really good oportunities to shut the fuck up and show the world how is possible to actually think and be quiet rather than showing the hallow part of your brain.i am against animal testing but you should be a good reason for labs start testing brain Disease.as for you calling me dumb just for posting a cv in this blog,well,i bet that my levels of education are as far as it goes,more advanced than yours.in my openion you shoudnt even reply to my reply because it might bring the same brain symptoms again and no one cares about your Childest observations.if looking for work its a bad thing then your existence is underlined.
8:07 pm
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