TBD what will happen with the Al Volo location/how long it will be there. The Tenleytown SakuSaku is where they’re moving all the production + they have their own lease.

The new location has a legit barista! I had a good latte there yesterday!

Not really sure how this is relevant to the discussion at hand (ways for women to stay safe and get help on public transit).

Good luck with…everything. I think you have some, uh, personal stuff to work on.

Dude, in my experience men try to “mind their own business” when this goes down. I’ve only been helped out by fellow women in these scenarios. I’ve point blank ASKED men to help me out in these types of situations and had them walk away. Sure, not all men, but enough men behave this way to give men a bad reputation.

I love it when women share their lived experiences and ppl like you come to tell us we’re wrong.

Oh for sure. Some men will not be deterred no matter what you do.

I’ve been the woman on both sides of this “fantasy” but thanks for your input 🙄

I often wear headphones with nothing playing. So I can hear what’s going on around me but look like I’m not open to conversation

This only works if the person does not realize you are getting of the train and follow you. A big adult man getting weird vibes from a fellow passenger is not at all the same experience as a young girl experiencing targeted harassment.

Sorry, Mr Dehymenizer, but single word answers do NOT shut down convos with creeps.

The best thing in these situations is what other women in this thread have suggested: talk to or pretend that you know/are with an older woman on the train.

Nextdoor doesn’t have much either, just people noticing helicopters + cop cars @ van ness metro

I love it here. All places have their pros and cons but for me the pros outweigh the cons.

I’ve seen some lovely sunsets from the Spring Hill station. Tysons was fugly long before the metro came.

My 2018 Stanley Cup smartrip card just cracked and I am very sad 😭

https://www.kidfriendlydc.com has a lot of great ideas, even if you don’t have kids!

If you rent a car or drive down there are several county-run waterparks in Northern Virginia. Hard to get to without a car.

DC itself has nothing like what you seek but we do have lots of good spray parks.

Do the things you want! Live your life! If you do find it uncomfortable you never have to do it again :)

Is that what they were pulled over for?

Santucci’s eggplant parm sub is chef’s kiss perfection

Ha! He is a Costco fan and might be tickled by that but I’m not sure I can make it over there before Christmas. Maybe for father’s day

Thanks, but it mostly seems to be people talking about what Costco has in stock.

Thank you. I think I will check them out! Sounds very cool and like they could provide guidance.

Thanks! I should be embarrassed that I forgot about them!

Thank you! That Wegman’s has a shockingly large liquor section. I would prefer to “shop local,” though. I think I am going to check out Schneider’s.

Aw, I have fond(?) memories of going with my dad to Paul’s to stock up for parties and walking out with cases. RIP

How could I forget good old Calvert Woodley! Thank you