DC/MD/VA Curl Gathering

eccentric_kurlz

I think it's time to reschedule another gathering, ladies. What do you think? Don't have a preference for dates, but it would be nice to see/meet some of you ladies.

Anyone that's interested, please post possible dates and places we could meet. Preferably places that are metro accessible and inexpensive. I'll post some potential meeting places alittle later on.

deedles

Count me In!!!! :blob7::blob7::blob7:

It seems like forever since we have gotten together.... Maybe you should post a general announcement to any DC/MD/VA curlies to come and check out this announcement

Dianna

dsg-girlycurly

COOL!!!!! I've never been to a nc gathering. Definitely count me in. I'll start thinking of some meeting spots and post later. I'm excited:toothy7::blob7::laughing5::toothy8::blob::wav:

hotjaytea

Hi ladies...fellow curly lady here! I finally registered on nc cuz I saw that there might be a gathering of curlies in the DC area....I would love to meet with fellow curlies! I agree with metro accessible meeting place and inexpensive eats...

hotjaytea

eccentric_kurlz

I'm pasting this from a previous curl gathering thread from Sunshine_One listing potential locales for a meetup. This list isn't exhaustive of the MANY places in the area we could choose, but just alittle something to get things started. Please feel free to add more, as well as potential dates, so that we can get the ball rolling.

1. Down town DC (Connecticut Ave)

California Pizza Kitchen or Bertucci's

Both restuarants serve great food and are affordable priced. Salads start @ $7.00. Also metro accessible (RED LINE faragut north or Dupont Circle) with shopping (Filelene's Basement) nearby.

http://www.cpk.com/menu/

http://www.bertuccis.com/Main_FaxableMenu.pdf

2. Uptown DC

Cheesecake Factory, Maggianno's, Boey Monger

Great shopping: Loehmanns, Filene's Basement, Border's Books,TJ Maxx, Lord & Taylor, PR Partners (hair products) Nieman Marcus, Saks to name a few. This location offers something for everyone. Also, don't let the bigger name restuarants deter you. I believe you can dine any where on "YOUR" budget. (I'm knwn fr getting around the city on $1.15):laughing9: It's all about what your order and how you order it. This will be a (I believe) lunch meeting so lunch is always cheaper. Also, to be honest IMO the Cosi's and Corner Bakeries are NOT that cheap. I tend to spend close to 10 bucks on average when I get lunch from these establishments during the work week.

http://www.cheesecakefactory.com/menu.htm

http://www.maggianos.com/foodbeverag...asp?menu=Lunch

I don't have a link for Boey Monger but it's a local sandwhich shop.

3. Largo, MD

The Boulevard at the Capital Centre

http://www.answers.com/topic/the-bou...capital-centre

This location has plenty of good affordable restuarants and shopping and is Metro accessible. You take the Blue line to Largo Town Center and get off at the last stop. A few of the popular places are: Gladys and Ron's Chicken and Waffles, Carolina Kitchen, Stone Fish Grill (my fave) and KOBE Steak house. There is also a Cold Stone Creamery and a DSW.

4. Arlington, VA

Pentagon City/Pentagon Row


Same deal Metro acess (Yellow & Blue lines) great restuarants to fit anyone's budget and shopping. Nordstrom, Macys in the mall. Pentagon Row has some really nice side walk cafe type places. Thiaphoon, & LeBanese Taverna are to popular restuarants. There is 2 Aveda locations: A Salon outside (Pentagon Row) Aveda store inside mall. Also, Trade Secret, Body shop, MAC store etc.

http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=157

http://www.pentagonrow.com/

Now of course this list is not exhaustive of locales. Please feel free to add your location idea. I'm just ready to meet you ladies and have some fun so I thought I'd get the ball rolling.

Let me know what you think and then we can get our meeting date set and plan our fun day!!!

Sun

NOTE:.. I just read mslanee1's post mentioned Silver Spring, MD that also, another great location. It is metro access (Red line get off SilverSpring) That area has been revitilized. New movie theater, huge Border's books, and an ULTA location! :bounce: Also, Macaroni Grill and Red Lobster are two the bigger name restuarants.

http://www.downtownsilverspring.com

journotraveler

count me in! my preference would be anywhere in DC or downtown silver spring. but i'm open. :blob7:

eccentric_kurlz

Does anyone have any date preferences? I think downtown Silver Spring is a good locale, especially since Ulta is there. We could all go hair product shopping after lunch. LOL!

All jokes aside, if anyone has a preferences, locale and date-wise, please post.

mslanee1

My vote is for Silver Spring as well. What about Sat, Feb 9th or maybe Sat, Fed 23rd?

kola626

Hello All Curlies,

Count me in!! I am new to NaturallyCurly.com and also new to VA. I am ok with traveling a bit to meet new ppl as long as I can take my car and there is enough parking!! :blob7:

eccentric_kurlz

mslanee1 wrote: »

My vote is for Silver Spring as well. What about Sat, Feb 9th or maybe Sat, Fed 23rd?

Either of those dates work for me. What about everyone else? I'll post another posting on the general discussion board(for both hair and non-hair) to let other area curlies know that we're planning another gathering shortly.

kola626

I am also ok with either of those dates. :toothy7:

journotraveler

i'm out of town on 2/9 but could do the other date.

deedles

either date is fine by me...

eccentric_kurlz

So, it looks like maybe we should try for Feb. 23rd?

Does anyone have a preference for where we should meet in Silver Spring? I've eaten at Cubanos(which is closer to the metro station than the other restaurants), but the food is delish. The prices are reasonable too. Atleast, I remember MY dish being reasonable. lol

I've eaten at Macaroni Grille, and their food is great too. Well, I've eaten at the Chicago-area ones (they are the best, hands down) and the one near, I believe Ft. Meade(and they were disappointing).

I don't have a preference but I just want to make sure whatever place we choose is reasonable for everyone.

dsg-girlycurly

February 23 is good for me -- I don't have a preference as to where we meet.

journotraveler

2/23 is great for me. cubanos sounds yummy, but then i love cuban food! (i'm assuming it's cuban?)

mslanee1

journotraveler wrote: »

2/23 is great for me. cubanos sounds yummy, but then i love cuban food! (i'm assuming it's cuban?)

Works great for me. I love any time of Latino food!

mslanee1

So should we plan on the meet up being on Feb 23 in Silver Spring at 2/23 at Cubanos. Lets say at 1:30?

If so lets spread the word to the rest of the board and any other curlies that would like to attend.

eccentric_kurlz

I'd advise everyone to take a look at their menu pricing first. If it's alittle on the pricier side for you all, then we can pick another locale in the vicinity. But I have no problems with Cubanos.

http://www.restaurant.com/microsite-menu-image.asp?pgn=gcp&rid=312248&mcn=&eb=False&nav=menuimage

Here's the address:

Cubano's
1201 Fidler Ln.
Corner with Ramsey
Silver Spring, MD
20910

SILVER SPRING METRO STATION to FIDLER LANE:

1. Exit station using NORTH SIDE SILVER SPRING METRO STATION exit.
2. Walk approx. 2 blocks NE on Colesville Rd.
3. Turn left on Ramsey Ave.
4. Walk approx. 1 block NW on Ramsey Ave.
5. Turn right on Fidler Lane.
6. Walk a short distance NE on Fidler Lane.

http://map.web.mapquest.com/?e=9&GetMapDataDirect=Gme5diw%2cr%3a9u12%3b%40%24x5%2d1wgu7w%26%3dta%216aw0fb%3ad%2d72u672%26a%40500al1%40t5hf1%3a9uy2%3bu2%3a9672%3bu%24xuzz%3a%26%40%24%3alr%40why7w0%40%5fa0%2d7lhrax%26%40%24nu67%7c1%40b20y%24%3a%26%40%24x5%2d1wg68w%26%3dta%216b2qyr%3a%26%4022u6%2ax%26a7ag%40%24%3a%26%40bg%21f1sdut%3a%29zt%26u01ldu%24%3a%26u72u%2cr%3al6t0%26%40%24%3a%26ay%26hf859r%24%2e0z%4021f2s9%40%24%3a9672%3b4%24xuzz%3a%26%40%24%3alr%40wh4rwq%40%5fa0%2d7l5ft0%26%40%24nu67%7cg%40b20y%24%3a%26%40%24x5%2d1wdw15%26%3dta%216aghzz%3a%26%4022u6%2aa%26a7ag%40%24%3a%26%40bg%21f10h6z%3a%29zt%26u01ldr%24%3a%26u72u%2cy%3al6t0%26%40%24%3a%26ay%26hfzsdu%24%2e0z%4021rtx1%40%24%3a9672%3bf%24xuzz%3a%26%40%24%3alr%40why8s9%40%5fa0%2d7l5zbl%26%40%24nu67%7c96%24xuzz%3a%26%40%24%3alr%40whyyw5%40%5fa0%2d7lhu70%26%40%24nu67%7c%26a7aq%40%24%3a%26%40bg%21f10961%3a%29zt%26u01aha%24%3a%26uz0u%2cfdt70vx%40%24ndw2%7cu%40azg7%24ndw2%7c9w%24g562n0zb%3a1fbx008g%26ftah6y0%26a8luwtn%26u82qwts%26z7n1r1%3al0ragz%24ndw1su%40t5hf1%3aly72u%402gu67%3ah672%26wt2u%40asu6%24nlf7%261%2c%24%3a96r2%21u%2a2%26%40%24nq67%261%2c%240062%3a%26&rand=1731.6535960580147

greengirl

ooooohh. i'm psyched! i just joined, and i'd love to attend. hopefully i can figure out a way to make it. is there parking close by? i'm on the VA side and plan on driving.

thanks!

journotraveler

works for me!

eccentric_kurlz

greengirl wrote: »

ooooohh. i'm psyched! i just joined, and i'd love to attend. hopefully i can figure out a way to make it. is there parking close by? i'm on the VA side and plan on driving.

thanks!

There's a parking garage across the street from the restaurant, and parking on the street as well(i believe). I think it's free on the weekends. If you live near Metro, it's probably easier to just ride the train. The restaurant is a few blocks from the Silver Spring metro station.

Let's try to have a tally of whose attending a week before. That way, maybe we can make reservations so we don't have to wait too long for seating since it's not a huge restaurant, but still a good size. It's pretty popular.

mslanee1

Did you post the date and time on the General discussion and general hair discussion boards yet?

eccentric_kurlz

mslanee1 wrote: »

Did you post the date and time on the General discussion and general hair discussion boards yet?

Just did. Maybe we'll get some more ladies to come join us.

So far, this is our list:

hotjaytea
journotraveler
kola626
deedles
mslanee1
dsg-girly&curly
greengirl(?)
eccentric_kurlz

nadina

ok, i'm coming too :toothy7:

eccentric_kurlz

Wohoo! The more, the merrier!

Updated list:

hotjaytea
journotraveler
kola626
deedles
mslanee1
dsg-girly&curly
nadina
greengirl(?)
eccentric_kurlz

If we can have everyone let me know by atleast the Wednesday before our gathering, I can make reservations. Reservations aren't required, but I just don't want anyone having to wait to be seated and I want to make sure they can accommodate our party.

nadina wrote: »

ok, i'm coming too :toothy7:

Ashkins1118

I would love to go!!! I've never been to a curl gathering! Im in VA also, and dont know the area well, but with MapQuest, I should be able to swing it. I will let you know for sure by this weekend

eccentric_kurlz

I edited a previous post with this info but just in case, here's the address and walking directions to the restaurant:

Cubano's
1201 Fidler Ln.
Corner with Ramsey
Silver Spring, MD
20910


Walking directions from SILVER SPRING METRO STATION to FIDLER LANE

• Exit station using NORTH SIDE SILVER SPRING METRO STATION exit
• Walk approx. 2 blocks NE on Colesville Rd.
• Turn left on Ramsey Ave.
• Walk approx. 1 block NW on Ramsey Ave.
• Turn right on Fidler Lane.
• Walk a short distance NE on Fidler Lane.

thedynamicdurriyah

hello ladies count me in...Im pretty new as a member but Ive been reading NC for over a year. This will be my first gathering. I'll be driving in from Reston,VA any meeting place is great.....looking forward to meeting you all.

CurlLover

Please count me in.:compress:

CurlLover

Please count me in.