I am moving to DC this fall to work in biglaw. The pay is high, but so are my student loans, which I would like to pay off ahead of schedule. Where should I live? Snowflakes within.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2013 -
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I moved to DC recently-ish, but haven't explored the restaurant scene very well. Now I have a friend coming to town next week, staying right near the Dupont Circle Metro station, and I could use some recommendations for places to eat. Can any locals help me out?
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posted by theatro
on Mar 22, 2013 -
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In April I'll be attending a weeklong conference in Alexandria, VA and will likely be traveling alone. I've never been to DC. What can I do (safely and cheaply) by myself?
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posted by almostmanda
on Jan 30, 2013 -
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I'm looking for a quiet and classy hotel lobby in DC where a couple can have a drink tonight.
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posted by Xalf
on Nov 23, 2012 -
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We're Brits in Washington DC about to have our first baby! We have bicycles but don't own a car (use Zipcar / taxis). All the standard baby-prep advice seems to assume owning a car... so do you guys have any tips for car-free baby living? In particular: car seats (for occasional use / quick installation), diaper services and bike trailers? Details inside!
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posted by tkbarbarian
on Nov 18, 2012 -
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Biking to Washington, DC, arriving Oct 19 and leaving the 21st. What should I do (bike-related and not) while I'm there?
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posted by vulgar_wheat
on Oct 10, 2012 -
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Can you list some bars and restaurants in DC that would be good for a group of 10-12, all 21+? I'm open to making reservations, but a) bars probably don't take them and b) it would also be nice to be able to descend on a location or two in a more impromptu fashion as the weekend develops. Neighborhoods and other relevant details within.
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posted by juliplease
on Jan 23, 2012 -
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I'll be in Washington D.C. from December 26th to the 31st. I'm staying at the Omni Shoreham in Woodley Park. Please tell me about cheap vegetarian eats, good coffee shops and bars, and free wifi in my neighborhood and elsewhere.
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posted by Beardman
on Dec 22, 2011 -
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(Passed on from an ESL teacher friend of mine, who got the question from one of her students...)
A group of Chinese businessmen will be coming to DC to study at Georgetown. Their company is arranging accommodation on Michigan Ave. NE, and they're 1) worried about safety, and 2) wondering what the area is like.
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posted by theatro
on Sep 28, 2011 -
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Is it safe to get a glow-in-the-dark tattoo? What about a blacklight tattoo? Is there a reputable place in Washington, DC, where I could get either of those? I am looking for advice about those two in particular but welcome suggestions for any tattoo that would be hidden in an elementary school classroom.
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posted by Mrs. Pterodactyl
on Oct 5, 2010 -
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Are water mains more likely to break in the middle of summer? There have been many water main breaks in the DC area lately.
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posted by LightStruk
on Jul 27, 2010 -
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My wife and I are looking for a marriage counselor and therapist in Washington, DC to help us through a rough time, and who can meet at odd hours.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 4, 2010 -
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We're beginning to organize for a cross-country move to Washington, DC with a toddler. Please help us.
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posted by anonymous
on May 19, 2010 -
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I'm planning on going to a Washington Nationals game on Thursday with a group of about 10 people. Should we buy tickets ahead of time? We just want the cheap $10 seats.
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posted by bluefly
on May 17, 2010 -
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Do you know of any booksellers in the Washington, DC area that sell Arabic books? I'm looking for shops that sell fairly current novels and nonfiction written in the Arabic language. Also, it would be nice if it was accessible by public transport. Thanks.
posted by bluefly
on Apr 20, 2010 -
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Can you recommend some blogs that focus on the music scene in Washington, DC? I'm interested mainly in hip-hop/funk/soul and indie rock (but not rap).
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posted by bluefly
on Aug 31, 2009 -
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Is anything known about what George Washington thought about having a city named in his honor?
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posted by Flunkie
on Jun 18, 2009 -
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Carpet Filter: My company in Washington, DC is looking for an eco-friendly company to come and clean our carpets.
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posted by alexherder
on May 12, 2009 -
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Are there good coffeehouses for study/work on
weekends in DC? I'm looking for someplace comfortable & quirky (not Starbucks) that isn't totally overrun -- think Tryst or B&P without the weekend mobs. Does such a place exist?
posted by Westringia F.
on May 9, 2009 -
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I'm looking for extremely primitive beach camping sites (preferably on the Chesapeake) in the DC/MD/VA area. I'm talking about places with no running water, no bathrooms, nothing but nature for miles around.
Assateague Island's backcountry camping sites are a perfect example of what I'm looking for. Any suggestions? Thanks!
posted by charmston
on Apr 25, 2009 -
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In the Washington, DC area, looking for bikes. Where should we go to buy, what bikes should we buy, and what questions should we ask?
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posted by smurdah
on Apr 8, 2009 -
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Travel with Electronics to Washington DC filter: are there any reliable, inexpensive electronics shops in D.C. to find an AC-to-USB converter?
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posted by filthy light thief
on Nov 20, 2008 -
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I just received a job offer that would necessitate moving to DC. Is the offer sufficient?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 7, 2008 -
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Can you point out some child-friendly/child-centric neighborhoods or areas in the DC suburbs? We would like to raise a
free-range boy, and want a place where kids can, to a large extent, run free.
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posted by procrastination
on Sep 2, 2008 -
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Where can I find a used bookstore that will buy gently used academic books in the DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia area?
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posted by anotherpanacea
on May 29, 2008 -
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I'll be spending January 1st-7th in Northern Virginia (
Purcellville, specficially) with family. Looking for something fun to do in the DC, Northern VA, or Baltimore areas while there.
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posted by charmston
on Nov 15, 2007 -
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Help my younger sister decide whether or not to buy a co-op apartment. There's some
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posted by killdevil
on Aug 31, 2006 -
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What would be a fun group activity for a bunch of thirtysomething guys in the Washington, DC area in the first week of October? It's for a bachelor party, but don't let that restrict the kind of thing you suggest. The groom has a quirky sense of humor. He loves videogames, movies, and kitschy pop culture stuff.To give you an idea,
Dinosaur Kingdom would be perfect if it were closer to the metro DC area.
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posted by yankeefog
on Aug 23, 2006 -
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Christmas Day and New Year's Eve in DC. Don't want to spend a lot of money, don't really know anyone in the area. What should I do?
posted by amandaudoff
on Dec 17, 2004 -
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