It appears that Capt. Flanagan will be available on the 29th for dinner out near IAD. He'd prefer something early-ish as he'll be flying out the morning of the 30th. His preferred location would be somewhere around Chantilly.

Would a start time of say, 6:45 pm for drinks followed by dinner at 7:15 pm work?

Anyone with suggestions for dining spots near Chantilly?

I know Chantilly isn't on a Metro line, but I suspect we'd be able to provide rides to those interested.

Now, as luck would have it, I'm moving on the 29th (yes, I know I'm only moving 2 blocks, but it still qualifies as a move with all of the corresponding disruption), so I'm not sure of my own availability, though I'll try as hard as possible to make it.

Please indicate your interest by posting to the thread. Assuming we reach critical mass, I'll ask UNHBuzzard to confirm with Capt. Denny, and then -- assuming each of you chimes in with a restaurant recommendation -- confirm a venue.

Count me in.

I live in the area

1. Dogfish Alehouse http://www.dogfishalehouse.com/dfh-a...e-fairfax.html

2. Bonefish Grill http://www.bonefishgrill.com/locator...riar-virginia/

Fairfax Connector runs bus service from Vienna Metro to these locations. Rush hour service is plentiful but the return to Vienna would probably require a ride http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/pdf/651wd.pdf

I should be able to make it, though 6:45 could be pushing it a little if traffic or weather comes up. I can also offer a lisft from the Vienna metro.

As for venues, the best restaurant in that area by far is Thai Basil, but that might be a bit beyond some folk's comfort level. Of the non-ethnic offerings in the general vicinity, there are two decent options in Centreville. Bonefish Grill has already been mentioned, but I think Sweetwater Tavern has somewhat better food and infinitely better service, as well as being locally owned.

A head's up for planning purposes: Restaurant Week will be the 17th to 23d of January. I'm in SIN the first part of that week, but return on Thursday. I've made 2 reservations, each for parties of 6:

Saturday, January 22, I have a 7:00 pm reservation at TenPenh for a party of 6.
Confirmed:
gvdIAD
GoingAway
flugvergnugen
mot29
mhnadel
violist

Sunday, January 23, I have a 1:00 pm reservation at Morrison-Clark (on L St in DC), now for a party of 8.
Confirmed:
gvdIAD
GoingAway
flugvergnugen
Robert
tonywestsider
Condition One
aviationkiwi
aviationkiwi+1


If you're interested in one or both, please post to the thread. I'll try to accommodate as many interested parties as possible.

This might post twice --
But, please put me down for TenPenh.
(writing from Shanghai to which I snagged a 120,000 mile BE RT ticket.)

My vote goes for Dogfish!! Not only do they have incredible beer but the food is great too!! ^

I'll also vote for Dogfish. ^

Put me down for Ten Penh on January 22nd.

I'm fine with Dogfish, but I'm not sure I would describe it as close to Chantilly.

Huh? The one in Fairfax is only about 2 miles from the intersection of 50 and 28.

Count me in for Morrison-Clark!

Put me down for TenPhen. I'm dealing with some family stuff that may extend until then, but I'll do my best & that date looks OK (and might be convinced to take a bump if oversold).

I guess it depends on where you define Chantilly as. I think of Chantilly as further south, because I measure from my company's offices near Willard and Lee. Google maps puts that as 4.2 miles from Dogfish.

Actually, that makes it closer for me - just wanted to make sure it is acceptable to Captain Denny. At least traffic next week should be considerably lighter than normal.

Greg, put me down for Morrison-Clark on Sunday, Jan. 23. Happy Holidays, all!

It looks like we're on for Wednesday, December 29 with Captain Denny Flanagan. Let's go with Dogfish Alehouse as our venue. We'll meet for drinks beginning around 6:45 pm and shoot for 7:15 pm or so for dinner.

I know Chantilly isn't that close for many of us, but if there's ever a week when the traffic should be manageable, I'd have to say it would be the week between Christmas and New Years.

As I mentioned up thread, I'm going to give my utmost to try to attend, but the 29th happens to be the day I'm moving, so no promises. UNHBuzzard has kindly stepped up and will be helping coordinate this event.

Hope to see many of you there.

Attendees:
Captain Denny Flanagan
whynotgo
mhnadel
UNHBuzzard
uva185
Condition One

Hopeful:
gvdIAD
TrojanHorse

If you need a ride or can offer a ride from a Metro station, please include that info in your post. Thanks.