Son-of-a-Weizen Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Boy I hope Weezie offers you gallons of very expensive beer! You should stock up on some. I mean, anything to replace those fifths of 70's 'vintage' Black Velvet you keep trying to pawn off on the guests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted April 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 What's the deal with the area known as Foggy Bottom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Basically a low key little residential area (w/well maintained 00's-20's townhouses) that's bordered by the State Dept., GWU (George Washington U), Georgetown and the Kennedy Center. Not a bad place to walk around....quick access to Georgetown ....10 blocks to the White House and so. It's not an area that's packed with accomodations and I can't tell you anything about the handful of hotels and/or guest quarters that are located there....but I'd recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted April 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 Seems as if the rates in the are really good. Washington Suites Georgetown The Melrose Both of these places are under $200 a night. What about Dupont Circle/Kalorama? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Twizzle Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 I once went to a bar in Foggy Bottom and saw Amiri Baraka, who was then teaching at GWU, sitting alone in a booth and writing in a notebook. Next to me at the bar were 3 semi-intoxicated Secret Service Agents. I knew they were Agents from listening to their conversation. It was 1979 and in those days I guess they were allowed to talk shop in public while sitting next to a shabby looking kid like me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makpjazz57 Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Last time in D.C. I stayed at The River Inn (Foggy Bottom). Apartments converted to a hotel and the rooms were excellent. I think the room rate at that time was $149 and I spent an extra $35 at check-in and upgraded my room to what was essentially a really nice 1 bedroom apartment. There is paid parking at the River Inn and a small restaurant with limited hours. Less than a 10 minute walk to the Watergate Hotel - at the Watergate, there's a mini mall kinda thing with a small supermarket, liquor store, cafe/bakery. Loved the River Inn and the area, which was quite residential. http://www.theriverinn.com Marla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted April 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted April 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Looks like it's going to be the Dupont Circle or surrounding area. I can't bring myself to leave the dog by herself for three days so taking her with us. My girlfriend doesn't know this yet. So with the dog along, that means I need to stay at one of the Marriott Residence Inns. I get member points for the stay so it works out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertrand Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Up for my proposal to catch Jeremy Pelt at Twins Friday or Saturday. Anyone up for an organissimo D.C. reunion? Bertrand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catesta Posted April 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Saturday would be the only night I could make it. Since I have the girlfriend AND her 14 year old son, it's a long shot. I will bring it up tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertrand Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 (edited) I can see why that would be tricky Well, if we don't get together, enjoy your visit! You don't need to reserve or anything at Twins', so it can be a last minute thing. I'm pretty sure I'm going regardless. Anyone else tempted? Bertrand. Edited April 11, 2006 by bertrand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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