Independence Means Fireworks

[ase]

In a nearly unprecedented display of faith in humanity, I went to see fireworks with bio!J, her friend D, and D's roommate J, and crashed at D and J's afterward. (I hate changing my plans only slightly less than I hate imposing for crash space.) I am very pleased with my pictures of the fireworks, which came out very well considering I didn't have a tripod, and include some moments that are suitably Apocalypse Now. Sunday I drove home, napped, then got back out the door for the Nats-Braves game downtown and had the unusual pleasure of seeing the Nats not lose.

Yesterday I went to work and had the unique pleasure of being reminded that the annual safety video review is, in fact, annual and mandatory. For day two I intend to beg people to play hangman during choice moments of How Not To Die By Tripping Over Power Cords and Disrobing Your Coworkers After a Chemical Spill.

Locals, I appeal to your knowledge: I am supposed to make dinner plans for early next week with someone who's staying in Crystal City. What are the good restaurants in that area? Please keep in mind that it's possible neither of us will have a car, so anyone who suggests anything on the orange line will be mocked.

Comments

[twistedchick]

The orange line is easily accessible by getting on the Metro and going up to change trains at Roslyn. Most of that area has changed enough that I can't give you names, only places to look.

There is a good sushi house uphill from the Roslyn metro station; can't recall the name, but it was excellent. There are good places to eat near Pentagon City Mall. Courthouse metro stop has a variety of good restaurants along Wilson Blvd and in the Courthouse plaza area.

[ase]

Please stop and reread the part where I say anyone who suggests anything on the orange line will be mocked.

[twistedchick]

If you choose to mock my suggestions, be sure they are the last I shall provide.

[ase]

I am sorry if I have offended you. My kneejerk reaction to a reply that responded to my "please do not suggest X" by suggesting X was less polite than it should have been.

[twistedchick]

You wanted to know where to find good food. Good food can be found anywhere along the Metro Blue, Orange and Yellow lines, south into Alexandria, up and west of Roslyn as well. By eliminating the Orange Line out of hand you eliminate at least half the restaurants.