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May 12, 2009 | 2:20 pm

#226

chrisw

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Sunday the 21st sounds good for waterstrider and me. (Saturday would work too.)

We love Cantina Marina, but with the Nats playing in town I wouldn't want to risk the crowds. (I'd definitely risk the weather, though.)

I love the idea of the boat trip on the Chesapeake. Definitely in for that one when it happens.

May 12, 2009 | 2:48 pm

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So far, the attendees at 5:30 pm on Sunday, June 21, at Cactus Cantina, 3300 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC (one block north of the National Cathedral) are:

Confirmed (15):

gvdIAD
GoingAway
FBKSan
headinclouds
chrisw
waterstrider
flugvergnugen
eap
uva185
GrizShel
Condition One
EdisonCarter
EdisonCarter+1
UNHBuzzard
UNHBuzzard+1

Probable (1):

Global_Hi_Flyer

Maybe (5):

skywalkerbeth
thegrailer
noirpepper
mot29
MrAOK

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May 13, 2009 | 8:52 am

#228

headinclouds

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Not that I do not like Lauriol Plaza, it is such a zoo. Alternatives that I suggest are:
Straits of Malay (across the street from LP), Saint-Ex at 14&T, or Tabac (U St). All have outdoor dining. The bigger issue is the size of the group. LP has the space to handle a big group of 10+ while the others are more of a challenge.

May 13, 2009 | 8:56 am

#229

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Quote:

Originally Posted by headinclouds

We've been to 2 of the 3 you listed, not sure about Tabac but think that one too so maybe all 3

Even knowing it can be a total zoo, I still vote for Lauriol Plaza. I think of it as a fun place -- we just need to start on the earlier side to make it easier to get a table for the group.

May 13, 2009 | 9:02 am

#230

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An alternative to LP is Cactus Cantina, which is essentially the same restaurant in a different location (same owners, same exact menu, same margaritas

). It's not as crazy as LP, and, most importantly, it is much much easier to find parking around there. Also relatively easy to reach with the 30's buses up Wisconsin Ave.

May 13, 2009 | 9:17 am

#231

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GoingAway

We've been to 2 of the 3 you listed, not sure about Tabac but think that one too so maybe all 3

Ahem, it was you who found it listed in Washington Flyer magazine when Sweet Willie(??) was in town for the weekend.

May 13, 2009 | 9:20 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by flugvergnugen

An alternative to LP is Cactus Cantina . . . it is much much easier to find parking around there.

A man who understands how to how to get my vote! I second Cactus Cantina, assuming it can handle a group of our size (exactly how many we will be is unclear, but I'd guess more than 10).

May 13, 2009 | 9:22 am

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Originally Posted by headinclouds

Ahem, it was you who found it listed in Washington Flyer magazine when Sweet Willie(??) was in town for the weekend.

I said it sounded familiar

(oops) Okay, so that was 3 of 3.

Cactus Cantina sounds fine - if they take reservations, it would make them an even better option.

May 13, 2009 | 9:29 am

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Per their website:

"We accept lunch reservations Friday, Saturday and Sunday, between 11:00AM-2:00PM."

No dinner reservations are accepted on weekends.

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May 13, 2009 | 9:31 am

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I thought this was for dinner ... we can forego the reservation, how about 5:30?

If lunch, my preference is later but it'll kill the day regardless.

May 13, 2009 | 9:40 am

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Dinner works, too. I agree with GoingAway that we'll have better luck at 5:30 pm.

Any further discussion/objections/concerns?

Is there anyone who can only make dinner or only make lunch?

May 13, 2009 | 10:04 am

#237

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Cactus Cantina works for me as well. Sunday dinner at 5:30 is OK too.

May 13, 2009 | 10:10 am

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Sounds like a done deal. For those like me who don't know where this place.

Cactus Cantina
www.cactuscantina.com
1 block north of the National Cathedral
3300 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016
202-686-7222

... and a heads up that there are no separate checks, so bring cash for your portion.

May 13, 2009 | 10:51 am

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Any DC people doing anything this weekend? I'm going to be downtown on Friday night through midday Saturday...likely hitting the Nats on Friday night since I've never been to the new park. Staying at Ren M Street... I will be with one buddy from college, but we'll end up doing before & after drinks somewhere I'm sure...