Don Quixote
Footballguy
Springfield mall area -- sketchy. Hope Pasquino and Dodds come well-armed.'dgreen said:
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dgreen
Footballguy
Don Quixote
Footballguy
In fairness to the Springfield Mall, I have once or twice gotten a good deal at the JC Penney's there. And, as a double bonus, I was not mugged.Scenic downtown Springfield, where our mall has Target as an anchor!
Foosball God
Foos
The one in Leesburg? Or is there another one?The one in Leesburg is outstanding.'PinkydaPimp said:
Herndon 34th? They must have stayed away from Alabama Drive then.
PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
hey guys, what network is showing the game tonight?
dgreen
Footballguy
What game?
PinkydaPimp
Footballguy
oops my bad. i thought it was on tonight. wishful thinking considering im in DC for the night.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
Pretty cool link. I had no idea DC had a James Buchanan memorial.
Just saw this post, but Montgomery Village is hardly a "small town"..
Just saw this post, but Montgomery Village is hardly a "small town" either.
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Footballguy
It thought DC was the chocolate city?'dgreen said:
dgreen
Footballguy
The city itself is, although it's actually becoming more white. Those numbers are for the metro area. I would guess the shift has mainly been in the hispanic and asian populations.It thought DC was the chocolate city?'dgreen said:
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Footballguy
The Asian/Hispanic numbers shocked me, they seem light. When I go to Pentagon City it looks like Shanghai. And Silver Spring/Wheaton is basically El Salvador North.The city itself is, although it's actually becoming more white. Those numbers are for the metro area. I would guess the shift has mainly been in the hispanic and asian populations.It thought DC was the chocolate city?'dgreen said:
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
And the surrounding counties are getting more black. Same thing's happening in Baltimore - as the urban gentrification increases, it pushes the lower income folks out into the counties.The city itself is, although it's actually becoming more white. Those numbers are for the metro area. I would guess the shift has mainly been in the hispanic and asian populations.It thought DC was the chocolate city?'dgreen said:
dgreen
Footballguy
I think they're heavy in some areas and non-existent in other areas. For example, very few Asians in DC or PG County.The Asian/Hispanic numbers shocked me, they seem light. When I go to Pentagon City it looks like Shanghai. And Silver Spring/Wheaton is basically El Salvador North.The city itself is, although it's actually becoming more white. Those numbers are for the metro area. I would guess the shift has mainly been in the hispanic and asian populations.It thought DC was the chocolate city?'dgreen said:
Don Quixote
Footballguy
As it feels like fall today, which means prime time to visit Virginia wineries is coming, anyone else a fan and any favorite wineries? I've probably been to a dozen or so (mostly in the Leesburg/Purcellville area, or out I-66 past Manassas). I follow a bunch of the Virginia wine bloggers on Twitter, but always looking for recommendations for wineries to check out.
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Footballguy
I wonder if going to the wineries would be a good idea this weekend. We've never been and love that stuff. Any recommendations you care to share?
Don Quixote
Footballguy
I've got a lot, but it sort of depends what kind of wines you like, and the balance between ambience and wine. In terms of my favorites that are close to DC that I've been to:1) Bluemont -- tasting room and outdoor drinking area at the top of a hill overlooking the valley; pretty good wine too.2) Fabbioli Cellars (in Leesburg) -- good red wines and their raspberry merlot is a great dessert wine too, but they don't make whites (although they are offer a few for tasting made by other wineries), if that's more your thing; also probably lowest ambience of those I've listed in terms of outdoor drinking area. I was a member of the wine club here for a period of time.3) Winery at La Grange -- tasting room is in large 19th century house; nice outdoor area for drinking a glass or a bottle after tasting. Run by Chris Pearmund, who also owns Pearmund wines which is nearby.4) Aspen Dale -- gave bites of food to eat with tasting.5) Paradise Springs -- good whites (their Chardonnay won best in the state recently), and closest to DC of those I've listed.6) Doukenie -- nice tasting area overlooking a pond and good wines too; and their owner gave us free homemade baklava.I've been to others too, but not as high on (Sunset Hills, Tarara, Corcoran, and Barrel Oak to name some). I've read good things about Linden, Chrysalis, and Gray Ghost which might be next ones that I want to check out. I also like Barboursville (and particularly their Octagon wine), but that one is much further out and closer to Charlottesville.I'd also recommend checking out the winery web sites. A lot of times they have events going on which can be fun, or have a musician playing which can be nice while sipping on a wine outside.
dgreen
Footballguy
I don't drink (can't stand the taste), but I've been here because we've been CSA members of Great Country Farms for years. Fantastic view.I wish I liked wine because it just seems like a cool, fun, relaxing thing to do. And, I also enjoy driving and most of the wine/hunt/fox country area is great for driving around.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Park service says it's gonna be awhile. They have to put repellers up there to check for exterior damage and they said it will be weeks or months until that can happen. Shame, I was actually going to go up in it next week for the first time.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
The article that I read said that they won't even be able to estimate until they finish the exterior brick-by-brick review. Two years would not surprise me.
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dgreen
Footballguy
Anyone add value to their SmarTrip card online? I just did for the first time. After completing the transaction, it says this:
Does that mean when I go to Metro in 30 minutes to go to my meeting that the value won't be there yet? Or is that just some CYA just in case something doesn't work and the value isn't added immediately? What kind of world do we live in where we can't instantly add value to a Metro card online?
Does that mean when I go to Metro in 30 minutes to go to my meeting that the value won't be there yet? Or is that just some CYA just in case something doesn't work and the value isn't added immediately? What kind of world do we live in where we can't instantly add value to a Metro card online?
Don Quixote
Footballguy
Thought I'd ask fellow DC FBGs if they have any recommended places for a romantic-type weekend getaway for a wedding anniversary. We are trying to limit to places within a 2-3 hour drive from DC. Planning for end of January. Any ideas?
We like history; my wife would probably prefer something with a spa too. Last year, we went to the Williamsburg Inn, for example.
Looking at Maryland eastern shore (maybe Chestertown, but I've never been), Virginia northern neck (looked at the Tides Inn, but it appears booked that weekend), or out toward Charlottesville/Orange. Open to other suggestions/recommendations, or if you know any hotels/B&Bs in those areas that might fit the bill (prefer a place with a good restaurant on site too).
We are not much for skiing, so options out in the mountains are probably not the best.
Thanks for any tips.
We like history; my wife would probably prefer something with a spa too. Last year, we went to the Williamsburg Inn, for example.
Looking at Maryland eastern shore (maybe Chestertown, but I've never been), Virginia northern neck (looked at the Tides Inn, but it appears booked that weekend), or out toward Charlottesville/Orange. Open to other suggestions/recommendations, or if you know any hotels/B&Bs in those areas that might fit the bill (prefer a place with a good restaurant on site too).
We are not much for skiing, so options out in the mountains are probably not the best.
Thanks for any tips.
scoobygang
Footballguy
You might try the Boars Head Inn in Charlottesville. It's got a good (not great, but good) restaurant on site. It has a spa. It has golf. It's near enough to make a day trip to Monticello, Montpelier, or the local vinyards (or even an evening trip up to Staunton to catch a cool Shakespeare show at the American Shakespeare Company). There's also history at the University (the Inn is actually run by the University). It's not cheap, per se, but it's probably a value compared to comparable places.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
Thanks. Boars Head Inn is the sort of place that I am looking for, although that is where my wife's work retreats are held, so I think that's out as it would probably remind her too much of work.
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scoobygang
Footballguy
I can vouch for the restaurant at The Clifton Inn as well. It's better than the Boars Head on that front. The "conversations" with Monroe and Jefferson sound mad Cheesy. I'd be tempted to just to ask TJ about the Brown Sugar.
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dgreen
Footballguy
The Homestead is supposed to be really nice. It better be for the prices. There are some other, cheaper B&Bs in Bath County. I've been eyeing this place, but haven't done it yet. You can soak in the nearby Jefferson Pools. Probably more than 3 hours from DC, though. Berkley Springs, WV, might be a little closer.
Another option could be a wine weekend. I had a great dinner many years ago at the Ashby Inn in Paris, VA. I'm sure their rooms are nice, too. Then spend your days hitting the various wineries. I'd guess something in the Middleburg area has a spa.
St. Michaels, MD, is supposed to be the top spot on the Eastern Shore.
Another option could be a wine weekend. I had a great dinner many years ago at the Ashby Inn in Paris, VA. I'm sure their rooms are nice, too. Then spend your days hitting the various wineries. I'd guess something in the Middleburg area has a spa.
St. Michaels, MD, is supposed to be the top spot on the Eastern Shore.
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Footballguy
Morrison House
Is beautiful and has a great restaurant. Maybe a little too close to the city but every time we've been we've loved it.
Is beautiful and has a great restaurant. Maybe a little too close to the city but every time we've been we've loved it.
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The_Man
Footballguy
The Inn at Perry Cabin on the Eastern Shore in St. Michaels, MD. This place is where you want to go - very $$, but they probably have good off-season specials. Great restaurant on site, you can walk to the quaint downtown, nice spa. It's where they filmed the big wedding scene in "Wedding Crashers"
Trust me, if you take your wife here, she will find it very "romantic"
Trust me, if you take your wife here, she will find it very "romantic"
TobiasFunke
Footballguy
This probably would have been my first suggestion too. If the budget allows there's always The Inn at Little Washington, of course.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
Thanks for all of the suggestions so far. 
I'll have to look into the Inn at Perry Cabin. I've never been to the eastern shore, so that's the area I'm least familiar with.
Middleburg area sounds like it might be a good option too. We like wineries, but not familiar with much in that area outside The Inn at Little Washington, which might be best saved for more of a milestone anniversary.
I'll have to look into the Inn at Perry Cabin. I've never been to the eastern shore, so that's the area I'm least familiar with.
Middleburg area sounds like it might be a good option too. We like wineries, but not familiar with much in that area outside The Inn at Little Washington, which might be best saved for more of a milestone anniversary.
Apple Jack
Footballguy
Jesus, I've probably eaten there thirty or forty times. It's like stepping into my youth. My dad lived just down the hill in Friendship Heights, my good friend lived behind it on Brandywine, and my mom was good friends with a bunch of the channel 9 crew. That place is in my DC Hall of Fame. There was a phenomenal Chinese place across Wisconsin and north a block or two. I forget the name, but my dad and I ate there a bunch, as well.And F Ben's Chili Bowl. Utterly mediocre and not at all worth going out of your way for. Of course, if you like a couple blocks away like I did for a little while, late night mediocrity runs aren't inconceivable.
TobiasFunke
Footballguy
I kind of like the chili half-smokes if you get them in house. It's certainly better than the usual chili you get on a chili dog. But the ballpark version of Ben's isn't nearly as good, and the rest of their food is meh.
Next time you find yourself a couple blocks away, do yourself a favor and hit up the sandwich joint inside the Lowest Price gas station at 14th and W. Best sandwich place in the city in my opinion, and open super-late too. Or check out Oohs and Ahhs at 10th and U, although they're not open late I don't think. I actually have never been able to figure out exactly when they open and close.
scoobygang
Footballguy
A Ben's half-smoke is a legitimately great cheap meal. I don't evangelize, because then people expect something different than a half-smoke. But I will go to my grave arguing that the half-smokes are a HOF drunk food.
Apple Jack
Footballguy
St. Michaels is pretty cool. We used to sail over there pretty regularly. Whatever the case, I recommend spending some time on the bay. If you don't want to buy a boat, there are clubs you can join for a decent price that give you access to sail or power boats. The people in the slip next to us had a sail boat but were also members of the Alternative Boat Club on the Susquehana (I think) that had a bunch of different sized Silvertons. We went out with them a couple times. We had a 25 foot Catalina docked at Shady Side on the South River. Sailing on the Chesapeake ruled.
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Footballguy
I don't really like it.
Don't like the rush at the register, don't like that it's a cash only place, and don't love the music.
The_Man
Footballguy
Good call. My dad's family is from Galesville, just across from Shady Side. Sailing on the Bay is great
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
I'm from Deale.DQ, have you ever done the Bavarian Inn? My link.It's in Shepherdstown, WV right near Antietam, Harper's Ferry, and Charles Town. They have a big hotel-type building but also cottages that overlook the Potomac. It's a little kitschy, but the food is good (German, duh).
scoobygang
Footballguy
Anyone been to Lincoln? I'm doing their Prohibition themed New Year's Eve with the wife, but have never been. I enjoy small plates. Love cocktails, so that seems promising. But some of the decor appears to be trying really, really hard. And I really don't get the trend of "sexy" bathroom art.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
Is it sticking in places outside the city? Looking out my office, nothing seems to be sticking to the ground.
dgreen
Footballguy
It's sticking a little to less traveled streets. But, you know it doesn't actually have to stick to cause a mess. Just looked at google maps traffic and it looks worse than usual, but not like a complete disaster.
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