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I'm coming to Washington on the 21st. I'll be staying at the Embassy
Suites in Crystal City. I don't know Crystal City area very well and
will be limited to Metro/Taxi for transport (for the most part). I'll be
in class at George Washington University on the 24th and 25th, but
otherwise fairly fluid with plans.
Any suggestions on good places to eat? Particularly if I'm dining solo?
TIA
Goomba

Nathan's if they are still around. They're in the Georgetown area. Last
time I was there I stayed at the Ritz Carlton on Du Pont. Their dining
room (can't remember the name of it) was excellent IIRC. From what I've
heard there are quite a few new places (new being opened in the past 10
years). I'll be interested to see who responds and what restaurants they
suggest.

On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:16:41 -0400, Goomba38 <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I'm coming to Washington on the 21st. I'll be staying at the Embassy
Suites in Crystal City. I don't know Crystal City area very well and
will be limited to Metro/Taxi for transport (for the most part). I'll be
in class at George Washington University on the 24th and 25th, but
otherwise fairly fluid with plans.
Any suggestions on good places to eat? Particularly if I'm dining solo?
TIA
Goomba

How long will you be there? I am only about 100 miles from there...
It wouldn't be too much of a drive (by Western Standards) for me to
come up there for dinner.....

Want a dining companion, say on Friday?

Christine, wondering if Boli would be interested in driving up with
her....

On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:16:41 -0400, Goomba38 <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I'm coming to Washington on the 21st. I'll be staying at the Embassy
Suites in Crystal City. I don't know Crystal City area very well and
will be limited to Metro/Taxi for transport (for the most part). I'll be
in class at George Washington University on the 24th and 25th, but
otherwise fairly fluid with plans.
Any suggestions on good places to eat? Particularly if I'm dining solo?
TIA
Goomba

I just had a thought..if you will have Metro as transport, there is a
place that an old rfc'er (BKeith Ryder) took me too, in Rockville.
Called Joes Noodle House. Inexpensive, but wonderful food.

http://www.joesnoodlehouse.com/

Also, there is now a Penzeys in Rockville.. Not sure how close it is
to the Metro, but I am sure you could call them and find out.

Christine

Christine Dabney said:

Christine, wondering if Boli would be interested in driving up with
her....

Hmm..replying to my own post...

Wondering if there are other rfc'ers in that area? How would a
gathering of rfc'ers for dinner on Friday work? Would you be
interested?

Christine

Christine Dabney said:

Christine Dabney said:

Christine, wondering if Boli would be interested in driving up with
her....

Hmm..replying to my own post...

Wondering if there are other rfc'ers in that area? How would a
gathering of rfc'ers for dinner on Friday work? Would you be
interested?

Christine

Hmmmm.. by jove! I think I could be! Thursday, Friday or Saturday night
would all work for me. I've got plans during the days for the most part
but the evenings are free. Lets do it!

On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:45:39 -0400, Goomba38 <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Christine Dabney said:

Christine Dabney said:

Christine, wondering if Boli would be interested in driving up with
her....

Hmm..replying to my own post...

Wondering if there are other rfc'ers in that area? How would a
gathering of rfc'ers for dinner on Friday work? Would you be
interested?

Christine

Hmmmm.. by jove! I think I could be! Thursday, Friday or Saturday night
would all work for me. I've got plans during the days for the most part
but the evenings are free. Lets do it!

Friday is the only day I could do it....

Any other rfc'ers interested????

Christine

"Christine Dabney" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:16:41 -0400, Goomba38 <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I'm coming to Washington on the 21st. I'll be staying at the Embassy
Suites in Crystal City. I don't know Crystal City area very well and
will be limited to Metro/Taxi for transport (for the most part). I'll be
in class at George Washington University on the 24th and 25th, but
otherwise fairly fluid with plans.
Any suggestions on good places to eat? Particularly if I'm dining solo?
TIA
Goomba

I just had a thought..if you will have Metro as transport, there is a
place that an old rfc'er (BKeith Ryder) took me too, in Rockville.
Called Joes Noodle House. Inexpensive, but wonderful food.

http://www.joesnoodlehouse.com/

Also, there is now a Penzeys in Rockville.. Not sure how close it is
to the Metro, but I am sure you could call them and find out.

Christine

Dang, I'm looking at that menu, Chris, and how do you *choose*?????? It
looks great!

kili

Goomba38 said:

I'm coming to Washington on the 21st. I'll be staying at the Embassy
Suites in Crystal City. I don't know Crystal City area very well and
will be limited to Metro/Taxi for transport (for the most part). I'll be
in class at George Washington University on the 24th and 25th, but
otherwise fairly fluid with plans.
Any suggestions on good places to eat? Particularly if I'm dining solo?
TIA
Goomba

I'm a sucker for ethnic foods in DC. I like Adams Morgan for that
reason... not far off the Dupont Circle metro stop, but I would take a
cab. I find Virginia rather dull other than the Little Saigon area in
Clarendon... mind you, it's been a while!

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Goomba38 said:

I'm coming to Washington on the 21st. I'll be staying at the Embassy
Suites in Crystal City. I don't know Crystal City area very well and
will be limited to Metro/Taxi for transport (for the most part). I'll be
in class at George Washington University on the 24th and 25th, but
otherwise fairly fluid with plans.
Any suggestions on good places to eat? Particularly if I'm dining solo?
TIA
Goomba

There's a great Afghan place down Jeff Davis about a mile south of
Crystal City (2700 Jeff Davis).. and just west of Jeff Davis in the
Crystal City area on 23rd st there's a whole cluster of restaurants,
including Bistro Bulgari.. of course, sushi, hispanic, kebab etc.. you
don't have to drive..

T.

On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:16:41 -0400, Goomba38 <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I'm coming to Washington on the 21st. I'll be staying at the Embassy
Suites in Crystal City. I don't know Crystal City area very well and
will be limited to Metro/Taxi for transport (for the most part). I'll be
in class at George Washington University on the 24th and 25th, but
otherwise fairly fluid with plans.
Any suggestions on good places to eat? Particularly if I'm dining solo?
TIA
Goomba

One-half-block south of Dupont Circle, on the red line, is Sala Thai.
Downstairs. Cozy. Excellent. We never miss it when we are in D.C.
Go metro or taxi 'cause you can't park within two miles of Dupont
Circle. Sala Thai has other locations, but I can't speak for them.

http://www.salathaidc.com/main.html

Raymond

Goomba38 said:

I'm coming to Washington on the 21st. I'll be staying at the Embassy
Suites in Crystal City. I don't know Crystal City area very well and
will be limited to Metro/Taxi for transport (for the most part). I'll be
in class at George Washington University on the 24th and 25th, but
otherwise fairly fluid with plans.
Any suggestions on good places to eat? Particularly if I'm dining solo?
TIA
Goomba

If you like middle eastern food (or just fancy trying it!), I would
highly recommend this one:

http://www.lebanesetaverna.com/restaurants/crystal_city/

They have other restaurants, but this is the only one I've been to.
Very good!

Hanne in London

Christine Dabney said:

On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:45:39 -0400, Goomba38 <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

Christine Dabney said:

On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:36:53 -0400, Christine Dabney
<[email hidden]> wrote:

> Christine, wondering if Boli would be interested in driving up with
> her....

Hmm..replying to my own post...

Wondering if there are other rfc'ers in that area? How would a
gathering of rfc'ers for dinner on Friday work? Would you be
interested?

Christine

Hmmmm.. by jove! I think I could be! Thursday, Friday or Saturday night
would all work for me. I've got plans during the days for the most part
but the evenings are free. Lets do it!

Friday is the only day I could do it....

Any other rfc'ers interested????

Christine

i'm close to metro in silver spring. i might be interested depending
on the place. (would need to be wheelchair accessible.

your pal,
blake

On Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:16:41 -0400, Goomba38 <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

I'm coming to Washington on the 21st. I'll be staying at the Embassy
Suites in Crystal City. I don't know Crystal City area very well and
will be limited to Metro/Taxi for transport (for the most part). I'll be
in class at George Washington University on the 24th and 25th, but
otherwise fairly fluid with plans.
Any suggestions on good places to eat? Particularly if I'm dining solo?
TIA
Goomba

the washington *city paper* (our free weekly communist rag) has a
website to search for restaurants. this u.r.l. points to crystal
city, but you can do other metro stops or neighborhoods:

<http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/food/search.php?sort=RestName&stage=process&restaurant=Restaurant+Name&cuisine=&neighborhood=&x=23&y=5&locclubs=&locmetro=193&locmovies=&loctheater=&locother=&price=&criteria1=&criteria2=&criteria3=>

here's the main search:

<http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/food/search.php?navBar>

the washingtonian magazine (a slick, and a little, well, tonier) has a
similar page:

<http://www.washingtonian.com/sections/restaurants/index.html>

....and a section called 'cheap eats.'

you can search either by type of cuisine, meal prices, etc. they're a
good resource.

your pal,
blake