Wow, the snow looks like my neck of the woods not yours, we live in Duluth, Minnesota on the big lake (Superior) so a lot of snow is typical for us but 30" at one time puts us at a standstill so I can only imagine living in a big city like you do! Love your reviews, we stayed at the Poly November 2014 and we really liked the food at Captain Cookes. We shared the nachos yummy. I have booked August with a great deal again and we are staying at the GF for the first time so we will head over to the Poly I am sure. Are you going again with that great deal? Sure can't beat it. I would think your snow will melt pretty fast since your area warms up. Our snow doesn't leave until April, hence the many Disney trips for us.
I can only fathom the snow you all must get, but yes all at once has definitely brought us to a halt. Keeping my fingers crossed they plow our neighborhood today so we can get outta here.
Yeah for the magical August deal!!!! You are right, even with annual pass and military discount we can get, this one can't be beat. I think/hope we are going to go again at the end of August. Casey starts kindergarten this year, so if we do it we'd likely go the week before labor day., since we have "real" school to contend with. Waiting till after our April trip to decide for sure.
Those snow pictures remind me why I'm happy I no longer live in New England & haven't since 2008.
And they make me wonder why I've never escaped like other smart people ; )
Omg, all of that snow! I can't even handle it. 30 inches is a TON! At least it's enough that's kinda fun (although what a PITA to shovel..) and will maybe get you out of working tomorrow?
Justin and his brother thankfully made it safely back - I think they were about an hour ahead of the storm. His brother ended up needing to fly to Connecticut for work so he drove back with Justin and flew out of Cleveland (where he used to live & where Justin's parents live) rather than stay in Richmond and fly from there.
I hope you had enough beer and wine to get you through!!
Yep, we are all home today. No work or school for us. And PITA is an understatement on the shoveling. Though we have a snow blower too, so that helps. Alcohol provisions were well stocked so we're still in good share ; )
So glad Justin and your brother in law made it back safely. Not the Virginia welcome I'd sure they were imagining.
First time commenting - but I love all your dining reviews! They give much inspiration. The Bloody Mary..w/wasabi - and that margarita!
I feel you on the snow this weekend...we live in NYC...almost 27 inches - of course we do not have to shovel and looking at your view - I must say I am thankful for that.
Unlike your little one - mine actually did not like the snow and now is saying she can't go to school tomorrow - because she can't walk in that snow again!!! Mommy can we please move to Disney!
Welcome so glad you are enjoying the reviews. I know I enjoy eating everything.
I can't believe that much snow inside the city. Crazy. Glad you all don't have to shovel. Jason I were lamenting shoveling yesterday and missing our old townhouse with only a little bit of sidewalk and parking spaces to worry about. #SuburbanProblems
Hopefully your daughter is home like ours today. Though on the complete opposite end of the spectrum Casey wanted to hit the snow at 8 am this morning.
We going back to Yak and Yeti for dinner next month. I mentioned the ahi nachos to my husband but he just cringed. He won't touch ahi tuna. But we are determined to try the fried won tons. I'll have to save some room this time.
I got the ahi nachos as my entree, so that is still an option ; ) But as long as you save room for the won tons all will be right with the world.
We stayed at the WL earlier this month and had dinner at Artist Point. We had a complimentary Artisanal Cheeses appetizer, the first time we ever had it. I was surprised how much I enjoyed trying the differences cheeses with their accompaniments. Yum.
Yum indeed. I love cheese plates and especially all the cool pairings they come up with. We had one at Citricos that will be coming up soon and it was delicious.
The poor service and the feeling that we are eating in an airport keeps us away from Kona. The Kona coffee sounds good, though. Do they serve it anywhere else?
That should keep us away too, but their food is so dang good. Jason has already requested it for after his 10K on our next trip.
You can also get the coffee to go at the sushi bar, so that may be an option.
Is there supposed to be a street under all that snow? I hope that you have the day off tomorrow
Yes, somewhere under there is a street. Hopefully we can see it later today. And thankfully, we are indeed home today!!!
Your Poly picks put me right back there! Which is a very good place to be right about now... Your snow, yikes! We have escaped major snow this year, though we are due after last year. Wow, you have a totally new landscape. We do drink, I mean think alike. I also tried the Nieue Rita at the Barefoot Bar. Mine was mostly juice, which I love, but no noticeable alchohol. And keeping up with my 3 year old prohibited me from sampling any others. Love the splash pad!
Yes Poly would in deed be the perfect place to be right now.
Glad you all have escaped the wrath so far. Hope your luck continues.
Yeah for Mama's drinking and thinking alike. Though boo that you couldn't taste the tequila. Mine had just the right amount.
I always enjoy your dining reports! We are going in May and Yak and Yeti is on the top of my list - those nachos for two look AMAZING! I will definitely be trying them.
We are originally from the DC area as well (NoVA born and raised!), but JUST moved to the midwest less than a month ago for my husband's job. All I have to say is Thank God we didn't have to deal with that
. I've been getting pics and constant updates from neighbors, friends and family all weekend and it's just crazy how high that snow got in some places with the snow drifts.
Looking forward to reading more!
Hope you enjoy the nachos as much as we did and don't make the same mistake as me, be sure to save room for some of the cream cheese wontons.
Woohoo, NOVA in the house!!!! Where are you from? I grew up in Burke and have made pit stops in Alexandria, Springfield, Ashburn, and Leesburg and finally now (until we move again) Centreville. Sounds like you made it out at just the right time.
OMG!!!! POG Juice Margarita!!
OMG is right
Oh my! Jiko looks yummy! The lamb and even the vegetarian dish all looked great!
Another place in my must to list! Kona, looks yum, but it really bothers me when service is lacking! Pick it up people!!!
"You know what turkey taste like"
. You kill me kid!
The pulled pork nachos look delish!
Stay safe and warm! We got about 2 feet here....
Definitely give JIko a whirl. It is consistently our favorite signature restaurant (with flying fish being a close second)
Hope you are safe and warm too. This stuff is crazy.
