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The 2010 DC Area Happy Hour Thread
Welcome all to the new 2010 DC Metro Area Happy Hour Thread!
Our Happy Hours aren't necessarily restricted to just Happy Hours - they can, and usually do, include lunch or dinner. One handy tip: Do go to an ATM and carry cash with you - its always easier to settle a bill if everyone has cash - rather than having 10 credit cards on the table. And we can let the host/hostess (organizer) use a credit card if they prefer. --------------------------------------------------------------- We have a December 29 dinner in Chantilly at which Captain Denny Flanagan will be our special guest: Event: Dinner with Captain Flanagan Date: Wednesday, December 29, 2010 Time: Drinks at 6:45 pm, followed by dinner around 7:15 pm Place: Dogfish Alehouse, south of Rte. 50 in the Greenbrier Shopping Center, which is west of the Fairfax County Parkway (Rte. 7100) and east of Sully Road (Rte. 28) Attendees We welcome all suggestions on locations, dates and times. We do make an effort to spread things out geographically, recognizing the dining diversity in the DC region. Generally, we try to have an event every four to six weeks. Out-of-town visitors are welcome at all of our events and are encouraged to post to the thread when they'll be in the DC area. We often try to schedule Happy Hours for dates when we know that visitors will be in town. Previous 2010 Events: Event: An early dinner on January 1, 2010 with Baxter&Bessis'Mama and Mad4Miles. Date: January 1, 2010 Time: 5:00 p.m. (pre-dinner drinks from 4:30 pm or so) Place: Willow Creek Farm, 42920 Broadlands Blvd., Broadlands, VA 20148; Phone: 571.209.1200 Attendees Event: Lunch with mwg25, who will be in town the first weekend in February. CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010. Time: 12:30 pm. Place: Jaleo-DC, 480 7th St., NW, Washington, DC. Attendees Event: Another try at lunch in February Date: Saturday, February 27, 2010 Time: 12:30 pm Place: Jaleo-DC, 480 7th St., NW, Washington, DC. Attendees Event: Sunday dinner with PHLbuddy Date: Sunday, February 28, 2010 Time: 6:00 pm Place: Harrys Tap Room, 2800 N. Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA (703) 778-7788 Attendees Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: Sea Pearl Restaurant, 8191 Strawberry Lane (off Gallows Rd between Lee Hwy and Rte. 50), Falls Church, VA 22042-1032 Attendees Event: Dinner with Bundy Bear, visiting Up Over from Down Under Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Time: Happy Hour at 6:30 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6:45 p.m. Place: Restaurant 3, in Clarendon, three blocks from the Clarendon Metro Station on the Orange line. Attendees Event: Drinks with the Star Mega DO 2 Organizers Oliver, xyzzy, and tommy777 Date: Friday, June 25, 2010 Time: 8:30 pm Place: Harrys Tap Room, 2800 N. Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA (703) 778-7788 Discussion Event: Happy Hour in Pentagon City Date: Monday, July 19, 2010 Time: 6:00 pm (but feel free to arrive early -- Happy Hour lasts from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) Place: Zen Bistro and Wine Bar, in Pentagon Row near the Pentagon City station on the Yellow and Blue lines Attendees Event: Dinner at Vidalia as part of Washington, DC's Restaurant Week Date: Monday, August 16, 2010 Time: 6:45 PM Place: Vidalia, 1990 M St., NW, Washington, DC 20036 Attendees Event: Dinner at Acadiana as part of Washington, DC's Restaurant Week Date: Friday, August 20, 2010 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Acadiana, 901 New York Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20001 Attendees Menu In August, we'll be enjoying Alexandria's Restaurant Week Event: A 3-course dinner for $35.00 Date: Sunday, August 22, 2010 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: The Grille at Morrison House Attendees Event: Regular DC-area Get-Together Date: Friday, October 1, 2010 Time: Happy Hour at 6:15 pm, with Dinner at 7:15 pm Place: Harry's Tap Room, 2800 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA (Clarendon station on Metro's Orange Line) Attendees Event: Dinner with attendees of the WAS Teh BoXer Do Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010 Time: 5:00 pm Place: Laurio Plaza, 1835 18th St., NW, Washington, DC Attendees Note: Sign-up is required on the WAS Teh BoXer Do thread Dinner on Friday, October 29, at 7:00 pm at Levante's DuPont Circle 1320 19th Street NW - Sunderland Building Washington, DC Event: Dinner Date: Saturday, November 6, 2010 Time: 6:45 pm Place: Sea Pearl Restaurant, 8191 Strawberry Lane, Falls Church, VA 22042 (closest Metro = Dunn Loring; rides will be offered from Dunn Loring and other Metro locations) Attendees Event: Dinner at the new Aviation-themed Hot Dog spot at Barracks Row Date: December 1, 2010 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: DC-3, 432 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003 (Eastern Market station on Metro's Blue and Orange lines) Attendees Old DC Happy Hour Threads (in case you want to see the fun stuff we have been up to): The 2009 DC Area Happy Hour Thread The 2008 DC Area Happy Hour Thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=640210 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=506351 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=405712 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=195663 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=194791 |
Attendees for the early dinner on January 1, 2010 with Baxter&Bessies'Mama and Mad4Miles:
1. Baxter&Bessies'Mama 2. Mad4Miles 3. gvdIAD 4. mhnadel 5. TrojanHorse Scratched: 1. noirpepper |
I think I can make the 1 Jan dinner.
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Hello all!
Haven't spent a lot of time in DC in the past, but that's about to change significantly, and I would love to meet the local FT crowd! Do y'all usually have events on weekdays or weekends? I will be in town from Feb. 5 (Friday - getting in pretty late) to Monday morning, Feb. 8, so would love to "request" a lunch/dinner/drinks event that weekend! I assume most people have Super Bowl plans, so Saturday would seem like the best choice, IMHO. :) |
I'm on a flight from LHR to EWR during that time so I will miss this one. Have a Happy New Year and see you at the next get together.
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Originally Posted by mwg25
(Post 13009654)
Do y'all usually have events on weekdays or weekends? I will be in town from Feb. 5 (Friday - getting in pretty late) to Monday morning, Feb. 8, so would love to "request" a lunch/dinner/drinks event that weekend! I assume most people have Super Bowl plans, so Saturday would seem like the best choice, IMHO. :)
In answer to your questions, we do events on both weekdays and weekends. DC's a pretty large area and we have HH regulars from DC, Annapolis, Montgomery County, Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax County. Given those demographics, weekends are often easier because traffic is less awful and allows more people to attend. But given our common avocation, sometimes weekends find lots of people out of town. Also, it's often easier to find restaurants willing to host a group of our size (regularly approaching 15 attendees or more) if we schedule mid-week events. We generally try to schedule Metro-accessible events. If we're going somewhere not Metro-accessible, it's common for some of our regulars to offer rides to and from a Metro station to the restaurant. We can certainly try to schedule something for the first Saturday in February. Is there any place you're interested in trying? |
Thanks, Greg, for putting this together! The menu looks Yummy, the weather seems to be cooperating and it will be great to jump start the year with loads of miles and FT company.
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I'd like to put myself in the 'may be' list given I am not finding any good flights for new year's day as of yet :)
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Where the heck is Broadlands, VA? Near IAD? Any interest in restaurant week DC (11-17 Jan)?
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Originally Posted by headinclouds
(Post 13080418)
Where the heck is Broadlands, VA? Near IAD? Any interest in restaurant week DC (11-17 Jan)?
I posted a head's up about DC RW in the 2009 thread. Unfortunately, I'll be in SE Asia the entire week, so won't be involved in scheduling anything. If, however, several restaurants continue the RW menu during the week of 18-24 January, I will make a couple of reservations and post them to the thread. |
I'd love to be there but my Ohio State Buckeyes are going to rock Oregon on the Rose Bowl that day!
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Normally, I would find a way to use public transport. The weather is not good for that type of adventure, so I'll pass this time. See some of you at SIN DO.
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Originally Posted by headinclouds
(Post 13083019)
Normally, I would find a way to use public transport. The weather is not good for that type of adventure, so I'll pass this time. See some of you at SIN DO.
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Originally Posted by headinclouds
(Post 13083019)
Normally, I would find a way to use public transport. The weather is not good for that type of adventure, so I'll pass this time. See some of you at SIN DO.
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Originally Posted by headinclouds
(Post 13083019)
Normally, I would find a way to use public transport. The weather is not good for that type of adventure, so I'll pass this time. See some of you at SIN DO.
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Originally Posted by gvdIAD
(Post 13002668)
Welcome all to the new 2010 DC Metro Area Happy Hour Thread!
Our Happy Hours aren't necessarily restricted to just Happy Hours - they can, and usually do, include lunch or dinner. One handy tip: Do go to an ATM and carry cash with you - its always easier to settle a bill if everyone has cash - rather than having 10 credit cards on the table. And we can let the host/hostess (organizer) use a credit card if they prefer. --------------------------------------------------------------- Our first event of the year will be an early dinner on January 1, 2010 with Baxter&Bessis'Mama and Mad4Miles, who have a long layover and want to escape IAD for a few hours. Even if you can't stay for dinner, feel free to stop by for a quick drink at the bar before dinner. Date: January 1, 2010 Time: 5:00 p.m. (pre-dinner drinks from 4:30 pm or so) Place: Willow Creek Farm, 42920 Broadlands Blvd., Broadlands, VA 20148; Phone: 571.209.1200 Attendees --------------------------------------------------------------- We welcome all suggestions on locations, dates and times. We do make an effort to spread things out geographically, recognizing the dining diversity in the DC region. Generally, we try to have an event every four to six weeks. Out-of-town visitors are welcome at all of our events and are encouraged to post to the thread when they'll be in the DC area. We often try to schedule Happy Hours for dates when we know that visitors will be in town. Old DC Happy Hour Threads (in case you want to see the fun stuff we have been up to): The 2009 DC Area Happy Hour Thread The 2008 DC Area Happy Hour Thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=640210 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=506351 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=405712 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=195663 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=194791 Hey is this still going on??? I didn't read this for some reason and didn't realize its in my neck of the woods If its on and I can get a sitter; I would love to join you guys even if just for drinks.. (drinks and/or dinner would depend on how long I get a sitter for).. I will assume the Rose Bowl will be on in the bar TH |
It's definitely a go. Let me know if you'll be able to attend and I'll expand the reservation. Hope you're able to make it.
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Originally Posted by gvdIAD
(Post 13086826)
It's definitely a go. Let me know if you'll be able to attend and I'll expand the reservation. Hope you're able to make it.
Go Buckeyes.. beat Nike |
We're at the bar on the right, in the back.
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mwg25 will be in DC the first weekend in February. I happen to be in town that weekend as well (shocking, I know), so would propose that we schedule a lunch or dinner for Saturday, February 6 or Sunday, February 7. I don't remember when the Super Bowl starts on Sunday, but would guess that if we have an early dinner, we'd be finished in time for everyone who wishes to watch the game.
Lunch is better for me on Saturday, and dinner is better for me on Sunday. Any one else have timing preferences? I'd suggest something in DC (warning - DC meters now operate Saturday all day). Suggestions? |
I'll also be around. Saturday lunch would be good for me. Everyone seems to be pretty good at picking spots, so I'll reserve that you guys!
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Saturday is definitely best for me (and I'll try to bring tjtenor4 along as well). Sounds good! Whatever place y'all come up with would be great - I will be in Fairfax, but have access to a car.
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I'll be in DFW that weekend, so I won't be able to make it.
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Originally Posted by gvdIAD
(Post 13102492)
mwg25 will be in DC the first weekend in February. I happen to be in town that weekend as well (shocking, I know), so would propose that we schedule a lunch or dinner for Saturday, February 6 or Sunday, February 7. I don't remember when the Super Bowl starts on Sunday, but would guess that if we have an early dinner, we'd be finished in time for everyone who wishes to watch the game.
Lunch is better for me on Saturday, and dinner is better for me on Sunday. Any one else have timing preferences? I'd suggest something in DC (warning - DC meters now operate Saturday all day). Suggestions? |
Restaurant Week Jan 2010
With gvdIAD unfortunately out of town, I went crazy and made a whole bunch of reservations for next week. Let me know if there's any interest out there - I know GoingAway already told me what she's in for, but I forgot ;). They're all for "$$$" and "$$$$"-type places, and they're also all for 4 people.
Poste 01/11/2010, 8:00 PM Coeur de Lion 01/13/2010, 8:00 PM Edit: keeping the ones I will actually make. I haven't canceled the others yet, so post if you're interested and I'll switch the reservation name over to you (I guess Acadiana was the only potential keeper). |
Originally Posted by flugvergnugen
(Post 13136396)
With gvdIAD unfortunately out of town, I went crazy and made a whole bunch of reservations for next week. Let me know if there's any interest out there - I know GoingAway already told me what she's in for, but I forgot ;). They're all for "$$$" and "$$$$"-type places, and they're also all for 4 people.
Poste 01/11/2010, 8:00 PM PS 7's 01/12/2010, 8:00 PM Coeur de Lion 01/13/2010, 8:00 PM Acadiana 01/14/2010, 8:00 PM Sam & Harry's - Washington DC 01/15/2010, 8:00 PM Sea Catch 01/16/2010, 1:00 PM Urbana Restaurant 01/17/2010, 1:00 PM |
Originally Posted by tazi
(Post 13143296)
Add me as a maybe for Acadiana ... pretty sure I can make it but won't know til early next week.
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I can probably do one or two of these, but won't know till tomorrow or Monday. I'm (supposed) to be in town all week, but may have to run to Boston one day....
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The only one of these I am sure I am free for is for Acadiana on Thursday night, so put me down for that.
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Originally Posted by GoingAway
(Post 13143344)
She Lives!! :D
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Originally Posted by flugvergnugen
(Post 13136396)
With gvdIAD unfortunately out of town, I went crazy and made a whole bunch of reservations for next week. Let me know if there's any interest out there - I know GoingAway already told me what she's in for, but I forgot ;). They're all for "$$$" and "$$$$"-type places, and they're also all for 4 people.
Poste 01/11/2010, 8:00 PM Coeur de Lion 01/13/2010, 8:00 PM Edit: keeping the ones I will actually make. I haven't canceled the others yet, so post if you're interested and I'll switch the reservation name over to you (I guess Acadiana was the only potential keeper). |
Originally Posted by tazi
(Post 13158838)
Barely! Fighting a nasty cold but hopefully will be fine by Thursday :)
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Looks like there wasn't enough interest in Acadiana and, given the exhausting week I am having, probably just as well not to be out that late tomorrow night.
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Originally Posted by gvdIAD
(Post 13102492)
mwg25 will be in DC the first weekend in February. I happen to be in town that weekend as well (shocking, I know), so would propose that we schedule a lunch or dinner for Saturday, February 6 or Sunday, February 7. I don't remember when the Super Bowl starts on Sunday, but would guess that if we have an early dinner, we'd be finished in time for everyone who wishes to watch the game.
Lunch is better for me on Saturday, and dinner is better for me on Sunday. Any one else have timing preferences? I'd suggest something in DC (warning - DC meters now operate Saturday all day). Suggestions? |
CANCELED
Alright, it looks like we've attained critical mass. The next DC get-together will be for lunch at 12:30 pm on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Jaleo-DC, 480 7th St., NW., Washington, DC. I have a reservation for a party of 8. Attendees: mwg25 gvdIAD Edison Carter remadrid tonywestsider Condition One tjtenor4 davidvcd GoodOmens CANCELED DUE TO BLIZZARD CONDITIONS |
Originally Posted by gvdIAD
(Post 13218944)
The next DC get-together will be for lunch on Saturday, February 6, 2010.
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Hello Hello!
Hi All! I'm new to Flyertalk and I was told about this great group as I think it would be a great opportunity for me to learn more. I am a newbie and would love to meet up with you all on your next outing if you don't mind. Thanks and I am looking forward to this!:)
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welcome remadrid! looking forward to meeting you in the near future.
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Originally Posted by remadrid
(Post 13259241)
Hi All! I'm new to Flyertalk and I was told about this great group as I think it would be a great opportunity for me to learn more. I am a newbie and would love to meet up with you all on your next outing if you don't mind. Thanks and I am looking forward to this!:)
I've not yet decided on a venue for lunch on Saturday the 6th, but expect to do so by this weekend. |
Hi everybody. Please include me for Saturday afternoon, Feb. 6. I am going out today to unthaw and scout around the Penn Quarter area for some venues. I will post back in a few hours.
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