cheezepowder Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I've never had Sri Lankan food. Anyone interested in getting together to try various dishes at Shakthi? It's at 3807 Mount Vernon Ave in Alexandria. Thread here, website here. Post here if you're interested and what days would work for you. Possible days are sometime next week though that's kind of soon (week of Nov. 18) or the weeks after Thanksgiving (week of Dec. 2 or Dec. 9). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishinnards Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I am interested. I work in the evenings, but after the first week of December I could be free for dinner. Lunch would work for me most days. This place is right in my neighborhood. I could walk here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I'm interested...depending on day. Thursday nights do not work for me, but otherwise I'm mostly free for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I'm interested too. I could only do dinner during the week, though...bit of a lunch trek from Greenbelt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Great! Based on the responses above, looks like possibilities are dinner the week of Dec 9 except Thurs night. (Fishinnards, I assume that's the week that dinner would work for you?). Lunch on a Saturday or Sunday could also be an option if you all prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I am interested, but I have a bunch of meetings and etc, so I will join if the date fits for me, don't want anyone to try to work around my complicated schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 I'll start suggesting dates -- how about dinner on Wed, Dec. 11? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenticket Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I'm interested (+1). That date sounds good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishinnards Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 That works for me with a +1 as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I believe I can make that. +0 here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Yay! Dec. 11 it is then. I'm flexible on time -- let me know what works for you. 6:30pm? Earlier? Later? So far: Cheezepowder Goldenticket + 1 Fishinnards + 1 TheMatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I'm in (+1 tbd). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Shoot. I can walk to this restaurant. I'm in, and maybe a +1. As a bizarre aside, there is a Sri Lankan restaurant in San Ignacio, Belize, and it is fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Here's the updated list plus anyone else - feel free to join us! I'll call the restaurant a few days before to give them a heads up. Updated list: Cheezepowder Goldenticket + 1 Fishinnards + 1 TheMatt porcupine (+1 tbd) lperry (maybe +1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I can swing that if there is still space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) I can swing that if there is still space. Of course! (eta: I called the restaurant tonight to say I was planning to bring a group, maybe 10-15 people, on Dec. 11, and the person who answered the phone was enthusiastic and sounded unphased by the number.) Updated list: Cheezepowder Goldenticket + 1 Fishinnards + 1 TheMatt porcupine (+1 tbd) lperry (maybe +1) ktmoomau Edited November 19, 2013 by cheezepowder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simul Parikh Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I would like to go. Simul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 I would like to go. Simul Great! Updated list: Cheezepowder Goldenticket + 1 Fishinnards + 1 TheMatt porcupine (+1 tbd) lperry (maybe +1) ktmoomau Simul Parikh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Ok, so I forgot about this when scheduling the Dino dinner because I was going off Dean's available date, but I think that is getting moved, so I should still be able to do this, if Hubby can manage without me for a couple nights this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 So we're still on for next Wed, Dec. 11 for Shakthi. Unless anyone can't make it at 6:30pm, we'll go with 6:30pm for a time. Let me know if you'd like to join or if you can't make it after all. I'll call the restaurant this Friday to make a reservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Mr. P is in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 As is Mr. lperry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simul Parikh Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hey - is there a way to add 2 more, or are we at capacity? S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 Hey - is there a way to add 2 more, or are we at capacity? S I called the restaurant to make sure, and we're fine with your additional 2! So we have: Cheezepowder Goldenticket + 1 Fishinnards + 1 TheMatt porcupine +1 lperry +1 ktmoomau Simul Parikh +2 Dinner at 630. Everyone - please bring cash to make it easier to pay the check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMatt Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I'm afraid I'm going to have to pull out of this. Not happy about it, but personal/work events have made it hard for me to attend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 And Mr. lperry is now out of town on business, so I shall be attending solo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 TheMatt and lperry: I'm sorry you (TheMatt) and Mr. lperry can't make it! We have room if anyone else would like to join. (I'm hoping any snow won't be an issue by Wed evening.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmoomau Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I unfortunately am out, as well, due to some other complications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Sorry you can't make it ktmoomau! Here is the latest list -- it's not too late to join if anyone is interested: CheezepowderGoldenticket + 1Fishinnards + 1porcupine +1lperrySimul Parikh +2Reservation is under the name "Rockwell." See everyone at 6:30 tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lperry Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Unfortunately, I'm out. At risk of providing TMI, Mr. lperry is out of town on work today and will be back tonight for about an hour before heading out later for another trip. His plane gets in at National around 6:15. As much as I love you guys, I want to see him before he leaves again. If something happens with the plane's scheduling, I'll drop in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheezepowder Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Unfortunately, I'm out. At risk of providing TMI, Mr. lperry is out of town on work today and will be back tonight for about an hour before heading out later for another trip. His plane gets in at National around 6:15. As much as I love you guys, I want to see him before he leaves again. If something happens with the plane's scheduling, I'll drop in. I understand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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