Unfortunately, I likely can't make it on the 9th unless a work event I have that evening gets rescheduled. I'll have to catch the next one. Thanks for welcoming a newbie.

I have been to Ambar on Barracks Row, albeit for brunch and not happy hour. Their food concept is generally small plates, I think, and I remember everything being pretty good (although a lot of dishes at brunch were seasoned similarly with roasted red pepper sauce).

Near Union Station, you could also look at The Dubliner (relatively low key Irish pub) or, on that near end of H Street, The Big Board (a riff on the stock market bar in Barcelona - good burgers) or Driftwood Kitchen (new, haven't been, but heard good things).

Have fun, hope to make it next time!

Either Ambar or Ted's Bulletin would work for me, in terms of cuisine and price.

Given mhnadel's statement that Ted's Bulletin would probably work for a group like ours -- and from the photo on their website, she's definitely right -- let's go there. Would 6:00 pm for drinks and 6:30 pm for dinner work?

Added: Please add yourself to the Wiki. If you're unable to do so, post to the thread, and I'll add you.

Looking forward to finally attending a DC Happy Hour! ^

-FlyerBeek

Hey gvdIAD and others:

I'd like to attend as well. Never been to a DC Flyertalk meet-up but I did go to the first Advanced FTU in Chicago a few months ago.

Let me know if there's a reservation under any specific name at Ted's Bulletin.

Thanks.

Unfortunately, business trip tomorrow. You all enjoy.
See you all soon.
tom

Hello all,

If no one minds a(nother) lurker tagging along it would be lovely to meet some of you in person.

Welcome aboard, lhs323 and kurenaiyume! New attendees are always welcome.

I don't believe Ted's Bulletin takes reservations for dinner (a look at Open Table showed no reservations after 5:45 pm for several random dates in the next two weeks), and with numbers like ours that always fluctuate, that's probably for the best.

I'll try to remember to bring a FlyerTalk tag, but if I don'tb just eavesdrop on conversations 'til you hear people complaining about their upgrades not clearing or the relative quality of the *A lounges at LHR or the Pier vs. the Wing Lounge at HKG.

See everyone tomorrow!

They don't take reservations, but they do recommend calling ahead. Probably not much of an issue at 6 p.m. and a few of us are likely to be there between 6 and 6:30.

I can try to bring along my incredibly conspicuous and silly Alaska Airlines hat.

I had a really great time at FTU advanced this weekend so I was glad to see this dinner. I don't think I can make it to Ted's by 6:30 but I plan to attend as well.

Hi there,

I just signed up for Flyer Talk, and I'm kinda new to this whole mileage run/extreme travel thing. I also went to FTU this past weekend and learned a lot.

I'm in and hope to meet some new cool peeps!

Cheers,
S

I was at FTU in DC this past weekend as well (not Advanced, alas!) and was a bit disappointed with the offerings, truth be told. I'd love to pick your brain (or anyone else who has been to FTU Advanced) to see if Advanced is worth going to at a future date. I've had much better luck with boot camps (such as Frugal Travel Guy's one-day session in Savannah this past Sept.) so it'd be interesting to get feedback from some of the group.

Thanks for letting me sneak in and I look forward to meeting anyone who can make it tomorrow.

Please add me to the Wiki as attending tomorrow evening. I have a conference call at 5pm but will head over after. Glad new attendees are welcome and looking forward to meeting everyone. Also interested in whether an FTU advanced is worth it -- so excited to hear from anyone who was there this past weekend.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow. I was at FTU Advanced this weekend, so I'd be happy to share my thoughts.

-FlyerBeek

I attended all three FTU Advanced (2xORD, 1xDCA) and 5 previous regular FTUs and 7 Megados - so I can give you my insight as well.