The DC Area Happy Hour Thread
#572
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I'll have things to say about the Silver Line, probably in my blog.
But to keep to the point of this thread, I see DC Restaurant Week is coming up on August 11-17. Right now, it looks like I could do any weeknight that week. Anybody interested in trying out a place or two?
But to keep to the point of this thread, I see DC Restaurant Week is coming up on August 11-17. Right now, it looks like I could do any weeknight that week. Anybody interested in trying out a place or two?
#573
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Did anyone take the Silver line this weekend? sorry, not going to go to a blog to read it
I was driving thru Tyson's around 2 p.m. and saw it traveling and had that urge to try it but couldn't.
what were your thoughts?
I was driving thru Tyson's around 2 p.m. and saw it traveling and had that urge to try it but couldn't.
what were your thoughts?
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We are good for the 13th Wednesday and likely also for the 12th. The Wednesday is better but we could really do either or both.
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i think i will be avoiding tysons 1 now. a bunch of parking is closed off at the moment too.
i did visit the plaza on saturday, fairly nice, calendar seems to compete with mosaic merrifield
cant help but wonder what hotel guests and apartment residents will think of any noise
speaking of tysons >
anyone visited jose andres america eats tavern at ritz carlton tysons yet?
(his 2nd restaurant with ritz carlton and he has restaurant(s) at a marriott autograph as well)
speaking of NoVa malls >
im amazed at how much fair oaks mall continues to 'upscale' itself in some ways
i did visit the plaza on saturday, fairly nice, calendar seems to compete with mosaic merrifield
cant help but wonder what hotel guests and apartment residents will think of any noise
speaking of tysons >
anyone visited jose andres america eats tavern at ritz carlton tysons yet?
(his 2nd restaurant with ritz carlton and he has restaurant(s) at a marriott autograph as well)
speaking of NoVa malls >
im amazed at how much fair oaks mall continues to 'upscale' itself in some ways
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#576
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well it was Day One for my Silver Line commute (Tysons --> Clarendon ~0715, Clarendon --> Reston ~1730) ... no issues
I can probably arrange my work location (Clarendon & Reston) to support either Tues 12 or Wed 13
I can probably arrange my work location (Clarendon & Reston) to support either Tues 12 or Wed 13
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Also, it's just nice seeing the dang thing finally open after so many years of waiting to see if we could ever line up funding for it, followed by a long construction process.
#578
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Hi Washingtonians, I'm visiting DC from Australia over the Labor Day weekend. Though it's still some weeks away, I was wondering if there were any locals that might be available to meet up for drinks/dinner?
While I'm new to FT, I'm a member of the Australian Frequent Flyer (AFF) forum, and am hoping to catch up with FT'ers in other cities I'm visiting (Chicago, Boston, NYC) as well, so I've been in contact with members in those localities.
I'm really relying on some locals to be able to help organise something if that's possible, seeing I don't really know where/when's a good time to meet up.
I'm staying at the Sofitel Lafayette, and will be relying on public transport (metro, buses, cabs, uber) to get around.
Cheers, kevrosmith
(Check out the thread for the Chicago Do as there's some more info/background including a link to my trip report to provide a bit more explanation of my trip.)
While I'm new to FT, I'm a member of the Australian Frequent Flyer (AFF) forum, and am hoping to catch up with FT'ers in other cities I'm visiting (Chicago, Boston, NYC) as well, so I've been in contact with members in those localities.
I'm really relying on some locals to be able to help organise something if that's possible, seeing I don't really know where/when's a good time to meet up.
I'm staying at the Sofitel Lafayette, and will be relying on public transport (metro, buses, cabs, uber) to get around.
Cheers, kevrosmith
(Check out the thread for the Chicago Do as there's some more info/background including a link to my trip report to provide a bit more explanation of my trip.)
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As for resturant week, any one interested in a lunch instead of dinner, even a weekend lunch? I am very flexible.
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But we are ready for anything, anywhere, after work on the 12th and/or 13th.
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I did go out on the 1st silver train from courthouse. The views as the train approaches the McLean station are very impressive. I also like the aviation look of the new stations as well. Lots of bus connections at the Reston station if one has a need to go places other than Reston. What I really like is the fact that one can go the the Air & Space museum at Dulles airport with just a simple bus connection (every 20 or 30 minutes during opening hours). For a family it still makes sense to drive, but for solo visitors, a much need improvement. Lastly, no new cars on the line at the moment. And, it is a looong way to Reston. I thought going out to Franconia was a long trip. Add another 10 minutes.
As for resturant week, any one interested in a lunch instead of dinner, even a weekend lunch? I am very flexible.
As for resturant week, any one interested in a lunch instead of dinner, even a weekend lunch? I am very flexible.
#582
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Actually, the Washington Flyer is non-stop to IAD. The Farifax Connector bus routes 981/983 also go to the airport via Reston town center and a couple of other stops. Regular fares of $1.75 as far as I can tell.
#583
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It took 20 minutes to WFC before; it now takes more than twice that (15 minutes to Reston, 25 on the Silver Line, 5 minutes from WFC to WFC, plus an optimistic waiting time).
If you are going into the city, the 5A is probably a better option. Those of us who live west of EFC are screwed and have no options.
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Re: Restaurant Week --
I fly back from Italy on the 12th and will likely be slammed on the 13th (jet lagged, too), so I'm afraid neither of those days will work for me. Maybe January will be better.
I fly back from Italy on the 12th and will likely be slammed on the 13th (jet lagged, too), so I'm afraid neither of those days will work for me. Maybe January will be better.
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He means all the stops on the Silver Line.
It took 20 minutes to WFC before; it now takes more than twice that (15 minutes to Reston, 25 on the Silver Line, 5 minutes from WFC to WFC, plus an optimistic waiting time).
If you are going into the city, the 5A is probably a better option.
It took 20 minutes to WFC before; it now takes more than twice that (15 minutes to Reston, 25 on the Silver Line, 5 minutes from WFC to WFC, plus an optimistic waiting time).
If you are going into the city, the 5A is probably a better option.
minor point