legant Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 In the spirit of $20 Tuesdays how about neighborhood gatherings? Some of us live near each other yet haven't met or broken bread together. It seems that quite a few of us live north of Cleveland Park between Van Ness and Chevy Chase Circle. (I know four of us who live on Connecticut Avenue alone.) Other than Comet, the pickings are rather slim. But that shouldn't stop us from gathering. I'd like to propose a Neighborhood Gathering for those north of Cleveland Park (only!) at Uptown Cathay on December 11 or 13. Although Uptown Cathay is across the street from Comet, it's no rival. However, Uptown Cathay does have really cheap drinks. So, if you live in the neighborhood and want to gather with your neighbors, PM me or post here if you're interested and which date works best for you. I encourage others to also post here and coordinate their own neighborhood gatherings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I'm in, although not for the 13th. That's the night of the Bebo dinner. I congratulate your daring move at suggesting actually eating at Uptown We could also hit the Mexican place up by the circle. They've got alcohol and edible food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 And we could do a NoVA one too. Meeting somewhere in Arlington or Fairfax or... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anelams Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Alexandria, Arlington would be good for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eating out Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Neighborhood Gatherings is a great idea - I'm sorry I'm just South of Cleveland Park! Anyone out there in Woodley Park/Adams Morgan?? Could hit Bourbon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Why so exclusive? Maybe RaisaB and I will hit the Bonefish Grill in Haymarket . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 [Let's have one ongoing thread per neighborhood - doesn't matter how many there are. Cheers, Rocks.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Upper Northwest Gathering Wednesday 12/27, 7p, Uptown Cathay (5018 Connecticut Ave NW, Btwn Fessenden St NW & Everett St NW) Anyone in Upper Northwest (including, but not limited to: Van Ness, Cleveland Park, Tenley Town, Chevy Chase) who wants to join is always welcome! So far: legant hillvalley JLK synaesthesia NCPinDC DCinDC I always knew you West of the Park people were snobs. Me and U Street Guy and Barbara and Logan Circle are going to have a party and you're not invited! And it's gonna be real cool, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I always knew you West of the Park people were snobs.Me and U Street Guy and Barbara and Logan Circle are going to have a party and you're not invited! And it's gonna be real cool, too! The lower MoCo crew would be happy to have any of you at any of our outings, Waitman. We're welcoming like that. I think we'd have to vote one-by-one on the West of Park people though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 The lower MoCo crew would be happy to have any of you at any of our outings, Waitman. We're welcoming like that.Petworth? Sure. Takoma DC? Absolutely. But I don't know about that Mt. Pleasant/Adams Morgan riffraff. Seriously, what are the geographic boundaries for this? (If there needs to be some sort of discussion thread, feel free to move this.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Seriously, what are the geographic boundaries for this?My 2 cents? If you want to go, go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 [You don't need to live in these areas; just simply be there. This TMB stuff will evolve over the next few days and weeks - we'll see where it goes, if anywhere. I'm not even sure we'll keep the name "Party Central" for this forum - I'll worry about that later when I have more time. Who knows, maybe we'll end up making these TMB threads into yet another forum or sub-forum. Feel free to discuss - this can be whatever you guys want it to be. Just keep in mind that we want to reach out to all members. Cheers, Rocks.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 [You don't need to live in these areas; just simply be there. This TMB stuff will evolve over the next few days and weeks - we'll see where it goes, if anywhere. I'm not even sure we'll keep the name "Party Central" for this forum - I'll worry about that later when I have more time. Who knows, maybe we'll end up making these TMB threads into yet another forum or sub-forum. Feel free to discuss - this can be whatever you guys want it to be. Just keep in mind that we want to reach out to all members. Cheers, Rocks.] From what I understand, it's sort of to get to know people who live near you a little better. Make it easier to know some folks that you can call up to go out for dinner in the neighborhood rather than traversing across states lines. Though folks outside the area should be welcome to come if they're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jparrott Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Though folks outside the area should be welcome to come if they're interested.But make sure to wear your road gray flannels instead of home whites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 My 2 cents? If you want to go, go.Sure. It's looking like the only difference between this and $20 Tuesdays is a vague geographic limitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Sure. It's looking like the only difference between this and $20 Tuesdays is a vague geographic limitation. [There is no difference; it's purely organizational and trying to make it easier for people to get together. Maybe the $20 Tuesday and On A Whim threads are good enough by themselves? It could become annoying to have 15 different threads regularly popping up that nobody is interested in reading.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitman Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Sure. It's looking like the only difference between this and $20 Tuesdays is a vague geographic limitation. A couple modest differences, perhaps: 1) it's still primarily neighborhood-driven so out-of-boundary kids lose influence in scheduling decisions 2) Relatively more emphasis on "getting to know you" and relatively less on "getting to know food." ie, Uptown Cathay is acceptable. 3) Smaller groups, less organizing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 [There is no difference; it's purely organizational and trying to make it easier for people to get together. Maybe the $20 Tuesday and On A Whim threads are good enough by themselves? It could become annoying to have 15 different threads regularly popping up that nobody is interested in reading.]The intent differs from "On A Whim" and $20 Tuesdays though.Maybe we just think of events (neighborhood get-togethers, potlucks, etc.) and start threads on them individually? I like the people focus vs. food, although this is a food board. That said, I am not sure about the less-planning part will come to pass, considering everyone's various schedules. We already have the "On a whim" thread for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 I think of it like this- On a Whim -- Today/tonight Neighborhood group -- a couple of days ahead, no ressies $20 Tuesday -- A few weeks, need to make ressies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Burrell Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 What about those of us in Georgetown / Pallisades? I know that there are more than a few watering holes in this area that don't require you to be hip (sun-thurs of course ) And I'd be interested in meeting those of you who live of thisa way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 I would like to nominate the "Mustered Burghers" as the worst pun ever perpetrated on this website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilrus Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 I would like to nominate the "Mustered Burghers" as the worst pun ever perpetrated on this website. That is a pretty bold statement considering some of the other options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 That is a pretty bold statement considering some of the other options.It's the "catch up" that makes it so special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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