agm Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 It's great to see that the Friday happy hour tradition is reviving. However, for some of us home, the office, or both, are in Virginia and happy hour in the city just doesn't work very well. Is anyone interested in starting up regular - or even occasional - happy hours in Virginia? If so, do you have any suggested locations? Some of the likely spots may be a bit overcrowded on Friday evenings, but there have to be reasonable options. I'm thinking of the Clarendon / Ballston / Falls Church area, but maybe that's just because it works for me, so please suggest other ideas if you have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I'd be up for that on an occasional basis - my office in Courthouse, so Clarendon would be ultra-convenient, but I'm also willing to head to any of the places mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I work in Old Town and live in Ballston, so anywhere in the City of Alexandria or Arlington would be great. Eventide has great bar food and draft and wine specials, so I definitely think they could be a good host for one evening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I have occasional Friday happy hours with my running club, but would attend others if they didn't overlap. I'm close to Old Town, Shirlington, and Del Ray, but I've driven as far as Dogfish Head Grill at Bailey's Crossroads for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickmoon Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Eventide has great bar food and draft and wine specials, so I definitely think they could be a good host for one evening? +1 for Eventide...it gets busy a little bit later than some of the other places around town...it's usually not difficult to get a table in the lounge before 630ish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I am robotic about showing absolutely no favoritism with reviews that I write, or with placements in the Dining Guide. Period. But ... In terms of Friday happy hours? I have no problem encouraging people to support establishments that have shown an active interest in this website. I won't mention any names, but there are several in the Courthouse / Clarendon area, any of which would be fine choices. (Seriously - I can't think of one that wouldn't be.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaofun Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I would be interested in this as well as I live in Rosslyn, work in Foggy Bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Maybe Northside Social would host us for a soft opening happy hour? That would be fantastic : ) I of course love Liberty Tavern too, but the bar there is packed at all times of the evening, early or late. (Screwtop Wine Bar is also packed right now.) I would also love a happy hour at Mr. Landrum and Slater's wine bar when it opens. There are so many good options and more coming, it makes me happy to live and work in the area. (Sorry it is 5:00, I am still at work and therefore and fixated with the idea of booze of any sort at the moment.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Two votes for Eventide, and a promise that it's not too crowded early, all sounds good to me. How about next Friday, 3/12 at around 6:00? When does their roof open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I'm another District denizen who would happily head Virginia-ward for a happy hour. I work at Foggy Bottom and am Orange-line centric, so I'm in. Oh, but not for next week; ACC.10 Annual Scientific Sessions in Atlanta, baby. Yeah, that's right, you know you're all jealous of my spending five days herding cats into lectures about stents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pressley Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Two votes for Eventide, and a promise that it's not too crowded early, all sounds good to me. How about next Friday, 3/12 at around 6:00? When does their roof open? Roof will open in early May. If someone can shoot me a PM that Friday morning (or earlier, of course) with an approximate number of people that want to come in for happy hour, as long as you're no later than 6:00, I'll hold space for you all in the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I'm another District denizen who would happily head Virginia-ward for a happy hour. Me too. I've really been wanting to try a number of restaurants out that way (Eventide, Liberty Tavern, and Willow in particular). I'm not sure about this Friday, but definitely at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 I'm in this Friday, probably with my Husband. Does someone want to keep count? I can if people want to PM me, but someone else can feel free to take that role if they want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted March 6, 2010 Author Share Posted March 6, 2010 I'm in this Friday, probably with my Husband. Does someone want to keep count? I can if people want to PM me, but someone else can feel free to take that role if they want? Well, I had assumed that as instigator the job would be mine, but if you're volunteering... NQD and I are in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickmoon Posted March 7, 2010 Share Posted March 7, 2010 Evilkim and I are in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I'm interested too. Eventide would be a good choice, particularly if Shaggy can hold a space for us, but anywhere in the Clarendon-Ballston area would be fine with me. [Liberty is also a good choice, but they get crowded early on Friday.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 You can have the job back for the future. Ok Eventide this coming Friday aim for 5:30 (show up before 6). I can definitely make it earlier, as I am not in court that day. agm- 2 FunnyJohn- 1 stickmoon- 2 leleboo- 1 and me for 2 so far... Keep the replies coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 leleboo- 1 Whoops, no, my note says anything *but* this coming Friday. I'll be in Atlanta -- too far a hike to get to Clarendon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 You can have the job back for the future. Ok Eventide this coming Friday aim for 5:30 (show up before 6). I can definitely make it earlier, as I am not in court that day. agm- 2 FunnyJohn- 1 stickmoon- 2 leleboo- 1 and me for 2 so far... Keep the replies coming! I'm going to try to make it, but can't guarantee due to work. It's just up the street from my house, but I've got to be in Ashburn that day, so it'll depend on how soon I can get out of there - assuming they don't send me up to Columbia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 You can have the job back for the future. Ok Eventide this coming Friday aim for 5:30 (show up before 6). I can definitely make it earlier, as I am not in court that day. agm- 2 FunnyJohn- 1 stickmoon- 2 leleboo- 1 and me for 2 so far... Keep the replies coming! I'm hoping to add a Mango to the Mix. (won't know for sure 'til friday afternoon) (but am optimistic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaofun Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I'm hoping to add a Mango to the Mix. (won't know for sure 'til friday afternoon) (but am optimistic) chaofun and jchao are in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I'm probably in as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Mary Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I will be ready to leave the office on Friday to get there in time. I am ready now to leave the office to get there in time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphere777 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I am there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyJohn Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 I plan to be there, but will ned to get in front of a TV tuned to ESPN by 7 [saxa Hoya!], so I'll be there early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted March 12, 2010 Author Share Posted March 12, 2010 NQD and I are planning to be there early - shooting for around 5:30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pressley Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 OK...so I'm just going to hold the front section of the bar for you all. As soon as you enter the bar, turn IMMEDIATELY to the right. There will be an obvious closed-off section of the bar for you....right on Steve's side of the bar. Enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 OK...so I'm just going to hold the front section of the bar for you all. As soon as you enter the bar, turn IMMEDIATELY to the right. There will be an obvious closed-off section of the bar for you....right on Steve's side of the bar. Enjoy!! Thanks shaggy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMFIII Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 Awesome! I'm going to do my damnedest to make it . . . gotta see what work holds for me this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 Great turnout for our first Virginia happy hour, 15+ at last count. Also great drinks, and as for food, well, it's Eventide, so you know it doesn't exactly suck. Thanks for coming out on a rainy night, everybody. For those who couldn't make it, we'll do this again soon. A note to all NOVA restaurants / bars - we had a great time at Eventide and will certainly be back, but we also want to explore all of the various options Virginia has to offer. Would you be interested in hosting a dozen, maybe more, food and drink lovers on an early Friday evening? Or if you're already jammed on Fridays, perhaps another night? We're a mostly friendly and generally well-behaved bunch. Post here, or feel free to PM me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibbee Nayee Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Thanks for coming out on a rainy night, everybody. For those who couldn't make it, we'll do this again soon. Where and when is the next one? In addition to the Ballston-Clarendon-Courthouse-Orange Line corridor, there is also Old Town, with many options. Although a bit of a hike from the King Street Metro, The Majestic or Columbia Firehouse are interesting possibilities. Farther up into Alexandria there is Del Merei and the slightly cozier RT's across from the Birchmere. By the way, the Birchmere itself, bad food and all, won't charge for tickets if you just want to drink in the bar area. That means you can go to the bar when, say, The Average White Band or the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is playing, listen to the music in the bar area, and drink away the evening.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Where and when is the next one? I vote for Willow. $5 bar food menu, and I've been curious about the place ever since I met Tracy O'Grady at the DCCK Food Fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 Where and when is the next one? I'm working on the where ... stay tuned. When? Friday night seemed to work well, so why not 3/19? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibbee Nayee Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I'm working on the where ... stay tuned. When? Friday night seemed to work well, so why not 3/19? I am in for the 19th, but if you're going to choose Willow, I'll be a few blocks away at Layalina. I cannot go to Ballston without kissing Rima and hugging Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickmoon Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 I had fun last night! It was great to meet you all and put faces to names. Thanks Dave, Steve and the whole bar staff for being so welcoming. The 19th doesn't work for me and Kim, unfortunately, but given last night's turnout, my guess is there will be even more DR Virginia happy hours in the works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 Restaurant 3 will be holding a couple of tables in the lounge for us on 3/19. Specifically, "the two high tops right under the big tv in the lounge." A headcount would be very helpful, so if you're planning to come please post or PM me. But if you just show up Friday, we'll squeeze you in :-) Next up, maybe something not on the Orange Line corridor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted March 14, 2010 Share Posted March 14, 2010 Wanted to add the thanks for everyone coming out. Matt and I had a great evening and enjoyed meeting many more DRians. We can't make 3/19 (we will be happy houring at the Greenbrier instead) but have a great time and drink some good brews! Thank you to Eventide for treating us very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 I'd like to thank Dave and Steve as well. Some of the food I got to try this past Friday (my first visit to Eventide) left me underwhelmed, but Steve and his drinks were great: the Oaxacan Pineapple was delicious, as was the Thomas' Jefferson's Tavern Ale that he introduced me to, and I will definitely be back if only for some good conversation over a few more of his creations and brews on offer. Plus I'm still curious to experience Eventide's dining room, so hopefully I'll get on that some time soon. As always, it was also great to put some more names and faces to login names. The company was great, and I'm looking forward to plenty more happy hours in the future (though most likely not the one on 3/19). . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Scheduling the second happy hour one week after the first may have been pushing it a bit. I thought it might be too soon, but I was thrilled by the great turnout last week and wanted to capture that interest. Right now, that's not looking so good. As of this morning we have three people committed. Last-minute drop-ins are always welcome, of course, but with such a small group I can't ask Restaurant 3 to hold tables for us. So, if you're planning to come, or think it's likely you'll be there, please let me know - otherwise, I'll give them their tables back. Reserved tables or not, some of us will still be there, so join us at Restaurant 3 in Clarendon around 5:30 or so this Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Restaurant 3 A headcount would be very helpful, so if you're planning to come please post or PM me. But if you just show up Friday, we'll squeeze you in :-) Next up, maybe something not on the Orange Line corridor? Bump.... Just a reminder, if you're in the area and want to stop by for a drink/eats - a few of us will be there around 5:30 today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 You all should come for the happy hour pizza special, as mentioned above. Maybe this could be the next NoVA HH location??? What's the crowd like on a Friday night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 You all should come for the happy hour pizza special, as mentioned above. Maybe this could be the next NoVA HH location??? I'd be up for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flavortown Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Maybe this could be the next NoVA HH location??? I'm in too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaofun Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 There have been some rumblings in the Kora forum about having a possible Happy hour there as the next Va Happy hour. What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 There have been some rumblings in the Kora forum about having a possible Happy hour there as the next Va Happy hour. What do you guys think? As I said there I am up for it, would love to try it out if they will have us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 How busy is the bar at Kora on Friday nights? Next Thursday is Tax Day - a Friday night happy hour would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sphere777 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Ditto. I live in Crystal City now so that event is almost a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodeats Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 What's the crowd like on a Friday night? I don't know, but I know that the bar is open until 2am Friday & Saturday starting 4/16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaofun Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 I'll be traveling that Friday and would not be able to go, but do not hold off on my account. That Friday would make a lot of sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 The 16th? I couldn't make it that night either, unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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