The 2009 DC Area Happy Hour Thread
Nov 21, 2009 | 8:08 pm
#466
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: DC, JNB, LON, NYC
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oh no! I have to cancel 
I am getting in at DCA at 9:30 pm now.
I am getting in at DCA at 9:30 pm now.
Nov 22, 2009 | 10:30 am
#467
Join Date: May 2007
Location: WAS
Programs: UA 1K, AS MPVG
Posts: 482
I've been remiss in keeping up with this thread, but I'm going to try to at least make happy hour this afternoon. Since it looks like 1 or 2 have had to cancel, hopefully I won't mess up the seating!
Nov 22, 2009 | 11:12 am
#468
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Location: DCA/IAD
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FBKSan - you're definitely welcome for both happy hour and dinner.
I just reconfirmed with Belga Cafe and will see folks tonight.
I just reconfirmed with Belga Cafe and will see folks tonight.
Nov 22, 2009 | 2:30 pm
#469
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: DEN
Programs: nada these days
Posts: 438
GAH. Work reared its ugly head this weekend and unfortunately I don't think I'm going to be able to get away tonight -- new publication launching tomorrow, inexplicable delays and snafus, things going wrong in every possible way, etc, etc. While I could certainly use a drink or two and the company of fellow FTers, I'm going to have to bow out tonight and get this done or tomorrow will not be fun. Sorry, guys.
Nov 22, 2009 | 4:48 pm
#470
Join Date: May 2007
Location: WAS
Programs: UA 1K, AS MPVG
Posts: 482
Argh! I had a last-minute conference call come up, and I can't make it. Very sorry, especially given that everyone came to Capitol Hill! I'll do my best to be there next time!
Nov 26, 2009 | 7:31 pm
#471
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After consulting with boxo, I have decided that the next get together should be lunch on Sunday, December 13. The location should be Metro-accessible to facilitate boxo's transfer to DCA for a 16:00 flight. Does anyone have a Sunday lunch spot to recommend? Please?
Dec 2, 2009 | 8:32 am
#472
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: DEN
Programs: nada these days
Posts: 438
So probably something on the Blue or Yellow line... anything good in Crystal City or Rosslyn? My recommendations are about four years out of date, unfortunately. Pentagon Row might also be an option.
I'm free between about 12:30 and 4 on Sunday, so I am a tentative yes.
I'm free between about 12:30 and 4 on Sunday, so I am a tentative yes.
Dec 2, 2009 | 12:24 pm
#473
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 2,904
Darn. I'll be visiting my brother that weekend thanks to the Sothwest $25/segment sale last month.
Dec 3, 2009 | 12:41 am
#474
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: MRY/SFO/SJC
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Sorry I have no ideas to throw out 'cause I don't know the area at all.
Dec 3, 2009 | 1:34 pm
#475
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: MRY/SFO/SJC
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Anyone wanna meet at the air & space museum Saturday (12/12) afternoon, lemme know.
Dec 5, 2009 | 9:35 am
#476
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Washington, DC (DCA)
Programs: UA, AA, AS, SPG.
Posts: 3,464
I don't have a recommendation but count me in for Sunday the 13th.
Dec 7, 2009 | 9:37 am
#477
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 617
Chinatown / Gallery Place is very accessible
Metro Yellow line from DCA. Also, Red and Green lines. For great eats - Matchbox, Zengo, Clydes, Jaleo, or there is always the locals favorite - Tony Cheng's Mongolian bbq.
Dec 7, 2009 | 10:10 am
#478
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The Penn Quarter area has many choices, and as djlndc notes, it's right on the Yellow line, which is a straight shot out to DCA.
Are folks (especially boxo
) more interested in brunch or lunch fare?
Are folks (especially boxo
) more interested in brunch or lunch fare?
Dec 7, 2009 | 10:42 am
#479
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: MRY/SFO/SJC
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Ohhh, haven't had Mongolian BBQ in a decade. Is it the kind of place where you pick the stuff and have it cooked by the bowlful?
I honestly have no preferences to brunch or lunch. Looks like a slim group. Three of us? Quality over quantity.
Looks like the extended forecast is going to be rain / snow showers for the weekend.
I honestly have no preferences to brunch or lunch. Looks like a slim group. Three of us? Quality over quantity.
Looks like the extended forecast is going to be rain / snow showers for the weekend.
Dec 7, 2009 | 10:51 am
#480
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Brunch/Lunch on Sunday 13 December at 1:00 pm:
Location: Clyde's at Gallery Place, 707 7th Street, NW, between H Street and the Verizon Center, at the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Station
Attending:
boxo
gvdIAD
uva185
tom911
tonywestsider
nevansm
FBKSan
Possible:
erdehoff
Location: Clyde's at Gallery Place, 707 7th Street, NW, between H Street and the Verizon Center, at the Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro Station
Attending:
boxo
gvdIAD
uva185
tom911
tonywestsider
nevansm
FBKSan
Possible:
erdehoff
Last edited by gvdIAD; Dec 13, 2009 at 9:10 am Reason: update