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Savings-Apple2398 t1_jadn6ds wrote

Reply to Planitarium? by pasmanda

The downtown air and space is 1/2 open, but you need tickets to get in. The tickets are free but just get them in advance. The 2nd half is still under renovation. The Udvr hazy air and space, in Chantilly is fully open and had the big stuff like the SR71, space shuttle and F35.

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dcsnarkington t1_jadmo24 wrote

I don't disagree, general intl cuisine has excellent coverage. Like I said I am pleased with the traditional French options which is uncommonly good. I actively dislike the new high end dining scene in DC, as I think you can get away with quite a lot of high concept low quality with these customers here.

That said with japanese in particular I am deeply frustrated by the continual failure to maintain any standards or quality with places like dakaiya completely falling apart (change to frozen gyoza and dishwater for broth). This i believe is due to both a lack of genuine pride in their craft by ownership and the vast majority of diners having no standards. The constant stream new Asian fusion garbage and simulated Japanese cuisine is truly remarkable.

I need to try menya hosaki. Thanks for the tip.

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NorseTikiBar t1_jadmd0o wrote

It's ridiculously sensationalized to report it as such when we're talking about going from 25 murders to 35. That's like at the beginning of the baseball season, some players will have 1.000 and look like gods amongst men or .000 batting averages and look like AAA rejects. The stats aren't wrong, they're just lacking meaningful context.

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borneoknives t1_jadkqal wrote

Reply to comment by neil_va in Things DC does really well by erichinnw

> Does anyone know if DC libraries have any reciprocity with VA? (I have a card with Arlington’s library)

RECIPROCAL JURISDICTIONS

District of Columbia

Maryland Counties of: Frederick Montgomery Prince Georges

Virginia Cities of: Alexandria Falls Church Manassas Manassas Park

Counties of: fairfax Arlington Fauquier Loudoun Prince William

Takoma Park Md is NOT in the COG

https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/c.php?g=726085&p=5445065

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TravelerMSY t1_jadjoyw wrote

Word of mouth is best, but the most established and reliable general contractors with an actual company and office, are also going to be the most expensive.

You can also keep an eye out for signs on jobs in your neighborhood, then get their contact info and speak with them.

The reputation thing is tough. Most homeowners end up not liking their contractor very much even if they ultimately did a great job :(

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