ok 7/17 anybody else??

7/17 will probably work for me. Will need to confirm tomorrow.

I'm in Chicago all next week, but if anything is planned later, I'll try for it.
tom

I'll be coming into DC then. Sounds good, but can't confirm yet.

Just found out I don't have to travel next week, mark me down as a maybe. Is there a venue yet? How about the Tysons area?

How about Rustico on Slaters Lane in Alexandria? They have a really wide selection of microbrews on tap.

www.rusticorestaurant.com

Not exactly Tysons!

I've been meaning to make a return appearance at a DC event. I might be able to make something on the 17th in Tysons if it's late enough (read 8ish). If it's in downtown DC, I could probably make something a little earlier than that.

But it is VA. Alas, can't attend on the 17th.

I might actually be able to make one of these! I'll be in DC on the 17th to 20th, but I think Tuesday is the only night available for dinner. If nothing is going on, anybody know of any places near the hotel I'll be at - they have us staying at the Mandarin Oriental :eek:

You can't do better for dinner than CityZen (http://www.mandarinoriental.com/hotel/535000431.asp), in the very hotel where you'll be ensconsed. It's not inexpensive (far from it), but value for money is outstanding, especially if you go for the tasting menu.

Alright - weekend is over - back to work - read FT.

So Tuesday 17th is final. And we have suggestions of Rustico and Tysons and a request for late.

Let me put things up on the first page.

Alright Post 1 is updated.

Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Location : Rustico, Alexandria, VA
Time : 1900 (7 PM)

lawchild will we need reservations? How many folks do we have?

Definite

1. gvdIAD (maybe a bit late)
2. pranu
3. u600213
4. GoingAway
5. Global_Hi_Flyer
6. Condition One
7. uva185
8. chtiet

Maybe

1. entilzhaFT
2. boilermaker

Directions Warning:

Route 1 Construction Project

Construction is currently underway to straighten the Route 1 corridor into Alexandria. Starting on or around Thursday, July 6th, you will not be able to make a left turn onto Slaters Lane from southbound Route 1. There is a short detour heading southbound on Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1) to access Slaters Lane. Heading south, turn right onto Fayette Street (veer left at the bend), then left onto First Street. Take a left at the light onto Route 1 heading northbound. Veer right at the light onto Slaters Lane and proceed to the second light. Rustico is on your left.

I'm a definite. See you all at Rustico on the 17th.

OK, I'm here this week for work and saw this thread so count me in.