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I often got Stumptown from Dolcezza in DC, so that would seem like a decent option. Stumptown has delicious single-origin beans. Of course, they're pricey even on the scale of high-end beans. I've certainly seen ESP.
Her life is her daughter. I don't think she really thinks of it much. They want to get out of the Washington area eventually, but otherwise I don't think they find it that bad.
I haven't been and it doesn't sound as fun as the maze they did last year. Although I guess the beach may be more fun for a 3 year old. I'm cheap, so no way I'd pay to take my kids there.
Probably a little misleading since I'm guessing the arrests are skewed towards the night time. Most people don't see a drunk driving arrest because most people are probably asleep, or at least at home, when they are most likely occurring.
I'm a "just walk around cities" kind of guy. If you're into that, Georgetown is a great place to just wander around.
Our evenings are usually pretty manageable, heat-wise.
If you're big on Marriotts and G-town, the Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn (Arlington, VA) isn't really that far. Walk across the bridge, and you are on the western end of M St in G-town; plus you are not too far from a Metro in Rosslyn.
Oof. I would strongly discourage this. Just take the hit on cost of living in town, Arlington or Montgomery County. The quality of life will justify it. Unless you are looking to get into the crack/meth trade, in which case you're on the right track.
Yeah I noticed the areas I was looking at had way more foreclosureus than the national average. Just seemed like such a convenient spot. Was looking at the condo scene as well as I found a couple spots in the Annadale and West Alexandria areas.
I wouldn't do this unless you can't afford better.dschuler said:
Perhaps even in SE near your new place of business? I lived down by Nats Park for a year or so and loved it. It's getting expensive now, though, a lot of new development.
I have several friends that have each purchased starter homes in the Anacostia area and they each love it. Parts of the area are gentrifying and parts are still really bad, but I'd recommend purchasing there (in the better parts of Anacostia) over the areas in Maryland you mentioned.dschuler said:
I work with a lot of people who live near Waldorf. From what I understand from those people, no way he's making it from Waldorf to Navy Yard in 30 minutes unless he commutes at odd hours.
Depends what part of Waldorf. If you try and go up 301 to 495, it'll take longer. But if you take 228 to 210, it's probably closer to 30 minutes.
I've lived in pretty much every "region" of AA county, but I grew up in the bolded area.
Rents are actually pretty high around Anacostia Metro Station. I guess that could be heavily driven by all the new construction along Sheridan Road. Those places look nice.
We decided to stay put for another year or so but I'm definitely going to reach out when we start looking around next spring. I don't know much about the area at all and I'm grateful for any insight you can provide. Thanks again for the offer.
It's going to be largely empty, since you are near the State Dept. there isn't a whole lot around there. On a plus side there is security for the State Dept. around there. You are also near GWU, which will be largely empty because it's summer, but will also have random security around.
Hotel (31st and K), called, at least for now, The Grill Room / Rye Bar. Seriously talented Chef. To say he makes me look like a schoolboy is an epic understatement. Total and complete badass. This is not for the faint of bank account, but if anyone is looking for an occasion/destination dinner where you're going to spend over $100/person, you'd have a tough time beating Chef Ruta's cooking, and I don't think you'd leave either hungry or short-changed. Few Chefs in DC are as ingredient-obsessed as he is, and he keeps things simple and elegant. His pastry chef, Aggie Chin, is probably the best at her craft in the entire Metro-DC area, and probably will be until Christina Tosi comes down with Dave Chang to set up whatever iteration of Momofuku he has planned for our area.
I'll be working 7:30-3:00 for the next 3.5 years. I would like to limit my commute to 30 or 40 minutes if possible.
Appreciate it. I'm so excited to move up there. Been a few times, had a blast each time. Lot of culture and life in the DC area.
