Oct 15, 2013, 1:56 pm
The DC Area Happy Hour Thread
Jul 2, 2014, 11:39 am
#558
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It's been awhile, but how about something to celebrate the opening of METRO's silver line on Sat 26-Jun? According to the wmata web site, there is a bus every 20 minutes from the Wiehle-Reston East station to Reston town center. I know nothing of Reston, but hey make a suggestion! Or even one of the other Silver line stations.
Jul 3, 2014, 7:26 am
#559
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It's been awhile, but how about something to celebrate the opening of METRO's silver line on Sat 26-Jun? According to the wmata web site, there is a bus every 20 minutes from the Wiehle-Reston East station to Reston town center. I know nothing of Reston, but hey make a suggestion! Or even one of the other Silver line stations.
I'll be out of town that weekend. But I can describe Reston Town Center for your benefit. It consists almost entirely of the same national chains as in every other outdoor shopping mall in Northern Virginia. The exceptions are Passionfish (part of the Jeff Tunks empire, but his only suburban venture) and Jackson't (part of the Great American Food chain, which is limited to NoVa).
Jul 3, 2014, 9:03 am
#560
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I'll be out of town that weekend. But I can describe Reston Town Center for your benefit. It consists almost entirely of the same national chains as in pretty much every otheroutdoor shopping mall in Northern Virginiametropolitan area in the U.S. The exceptions are Passionfish (part of the Jeff Tunks empire, but his only suburban venture) and Jackson's (part of the Great American Food chain, which is limited to NoVa).
there's also The Tasting Room wine bar ... it's actually affiliated with Boxwood Winery in Middleburg, but has a considerable number of other wines available
Jul 4, 2014, 7:04 am
#561
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It's been awhile, but how about something to celebrate the opening of METRO's silver line on Sat 26-Jun? According to the wmata web site, there is a bus every 20 minutes from the Wiehle-Reston East station to Reston town center. I know nothing of Reston, but hey make a suggestion! Or even one of the other Silver line stations.
Jul 23, 2014, 8:17 pm
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Jul 24, 2014, 7:40 am
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According to WMATA, the only definite time for events is the departure of the 1st train from Wiehle-Reston East, http://silverlinemetro.com/taking-shape/. As I live in DC and do not have a car, I doubt that I can make that event. I suggest that there be a meet up about 5-6 pm at Wiehle-Reston East station, then head over to Reston for a early happy hour. No planning, just go over to Reston and see what's available.
Just checked the trip planner. 1st train to Wiehle-Reston East departs Rosslyn at 12:39. I might try for that trip. Others???
Just checked the trip planner. 1st train to Wiehle-Reston East departs Rosslyn at 12:39. I might try for that trip. Others???
Last edited by headinclouds; Jul 24, 2014 at 7:46 am Reason: found 1st trip time
Jul 24, 2014, 11:08 am
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I like the happy hour idea. Might even mattress run to the Reston Hyatt after if the rates aren't too high (haven't checked).
Cheers
Cheers
According to WMATA, the only definite time for events is the departure of the 1st train from Wiehle-Reston East, http://silverlinemetro.com/taking-shape/. As I live in DC and do not have a car, I doubt that I can make that event. I suggest that there be a meet up about 5-6 pm at Wiehle-Reston East station, then head over to Reston for a early happy hour. No planning, just go over to Reston and see what's available.
Just checked the trip planner. 1st train to Wiehle-Reston East departs Rosslyn at 12:39. I might try for that trip. Others???
Just checked the trip planner. 1st train to Wiehle-Reston East departs Rosslyn at 12:39. I might try for that trip. Others???
Jul 24, 2014, 12:23 pm
#567
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Jul 24, 2014, 1:39 pm
#568
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Yeah, but who wants to hang out at E falls Church station waiting for a train to chnage its sign from orange to silver. Knowing Metro, they will tell everyone to get off the train, wait for a new operator, then open the doors. I just like the idea of getting on the 1st silver train that left Largo at Rosslyn where there is no doubt it is a silver line. According to google maps, the station is near the W &OD bike trail, so one can walk to Reston (while dodging the cyclists instead of cars)
Jul 25, 2014, 3:38 pm
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Ya'll have a great time. Having grown up in New Orleans and taken public transportation to Hebrew school starting in 4th grade and then to junior high and high school, I have some interest, but my passion is more for old time street cars.
My parents tell me that when my grandmother babysat me in the afternoons she would get on the St Charles streetcar (which at that time ran as two loop lines one in each direction) because the vibration and noise put me to sleep.
Enjoy.
tom
My parents tell me that when my grandmother babysat me in the afternoons she would get on the St Charles streetcar (which at that time ran as two loop lines one in each direction) because the vibration and noise put me to sleep.
Enjoy.
tom