schulju Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Any recommendations for a gathering of 20 or so people around 4pm on a weekday? We're probably just looking for drinks and finger food rather than a full dinner. Since it's a somber day, would prefer a restaurant over a bar. Doesn't need to be a private room, but would be nice if we had a separate area. I expect Virginia is easier than going into town since we'll have a number of cars that need to caravan from the cemetery. Thanks for your help!
DaveO Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 I,d want a restaurant in a shopping center for ease of parking, a private room, and I'd contact, arrange, and confirm before hand, as that is a weak time period for staffing.
RWBooneJr Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 The lounge at an upscale hotel might work well for this. The Ritz Carlton in Pentagon City is nearby and connected to the mall, which would make for easy parking.
DaveO Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 I think Rich's idea is better with parking and probably more staffing at that hr. Ballston mall also has good parking and nearby hotels.
DonRocks Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Is it today? I wish I knew where this was in Arlington. Can you reply and let us know? I'm thinking Dogwood Tavern in Falls Church, and I can call them for you, but unless you're in West Arlington, that won't be optimal. If you give me a date, location, and an approximate time and number of people, I will get on the phone pronto, and have you a place within an hour. I have lots of places going through my head where the owners would be *glad* to set something up for you, but I need to know approximately where. PS - this is *exactly* the type of situation that my emergency number was designed for. My condolences, btw.
dcs Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 I suspect Willow in Ballston could accommodate this at that time with adequate notice. $4 parking in the garage below with validation. Suitably dignified atmosphere, given the circumstances. 1
schulju Posted September 29, 2014 Author Posted September 29, 2014 Sorry I wasn't clear, the funeral is at Arlington Nat'l Cemetery. It's December 1st. (current backlog on funerals is 7 months)
liz2041 Posted September 29, 2014 Posted September 29, 2014 The back room at William Jeffrey's is nice. Also very close to the Cemetery with validated parking in the building.
DonRocks Posted September 29, 2014 Posted September 29, 2014 The back room at William Jeffrey's is nice. Also very close to the Cemetery with validated parking in the building. Yes, I think William Jeffrey's would be nice, and the manager is a friend of a friend, for whatever that's worth (I can see if he can call and ask).
schulju Posted September 30, 2014 Author Posted September 30, 2014 Thanks for the recommendations. William Jeffrey's is one of the places we thought about as well.
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