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DateVienna, VA 22182
(703) 255-1900
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Categories:
Performing Arts,
Music Venues
Listed in: The Places I Go Out
2 Previous Reviews:
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7/20/2008
The Barns at Wolf Trap is the indoor performing arts/music venue at Wolf Trap - and as such sees most of it's use in the cool and cold weather months. The season kicks off in the Fall.
The interior of the place is extremely cool. It IS a large Barn. and the interior architectural elements are stunning. The way they have managed to use large timbers for the ceiling structure is interesting to look at - and the place retains a somewhat natural and country feel to it.
The acoustics are also excellent. From a sound standpoint, there really aren't any bad seats - both floor and balcony seating is available.
The last performance I attended there was the Celtic Rock band - The Young Dubliners. I can't wait to go back for another concert! I'm waiting for Wolf Trap to start selling tickets for the 2008-2009 Barns at Wolf Trap season - I'm going to score some tix to see Battlefield Band perform at The Barns - a very groovy and eclectic group from Scotland - they perform at the Barns this coming November!
As I mentioned in my review for the Filene Center - there are several distinct and separate addresses for Wolf Trap - the Barns, Filene Center, and the Center for Education - all have different street addresses - which apparently has caused some confusion for other Yelpers - as reviews for different Wolf Trap venues have been lumped under one address - the addresses are as follows:
Filene Center (1551 Trap Road)
The Barns at Wolf Trap (1635 Trap Road)
Center for Education at Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Road) -
5/23/2008
Wolf Trap is one of my favorite places to experience the performing arts and music, and last evening for the first time - a movie - as most folks will never experience!
I've been to the Filene Center many times - most notably in the last few years to see the play "H.M.S. Pinafore," as well as Great Big Sea and The Saw Doctors in concert.
But last night, a friend and I went to see a movie - the first time that "The Fellowship of the Ring," has ever been show in Digital High Definition, AND with an entire Orchestra performing the soundtrack of the movie.
The Filene Center is an outdoor concert venue, there is the covered area which shields one from precipitation, but not from heat or cold. Then there is the lawn area where folks can bring blankets, coolers, food, etc.
What a lot of folks don't realize is that Wolf Trap is a National Park - AND it is several different venues - each with a different physical address.
If you look at the existing Yelp reviews for Wolf Trap - they are all incorrectly lumped under the address for the Center for Education at Wolf Trap - at 1645 Trap Road. The Filene Center and The Barns at Wolf Trap have their own, distinct addresses:
Filene Center (1551 Trap Road)
The Barns at Wolf Trap (1635 Trap Road)
Center for Education at Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Road)
I've been into Kabul Kabob a couple of times now - first for a Gyro with the works, and then a second time for their Deluxe Kabob entree:
One skewer each of chicken, shami and lamb kabob, marinated in special herbs and spices, broiled on skewers over charcoal.
Both times I had to wait a few minutes as they made my lunch to order. So everything was fresh, hot, and delicious! All of the meats - chicken, shami, and lamb were seasoned to perfection and grilled just right!
The Deluxe Kabob meal is enough food that I could not finish it all in one sitting, so I had leftovers for later!
Check out Kabul Kabob!
Gainesville, VA 20155
(571) 445-3492
Pho Ha Linh
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Soup
Both times I've had the Pho Ga.
Their Pho Ga is made with a chicken broth - it's very aromatic, with hints of star anise wafting up your nostrils.
The first time I went, before the Pho was brought out - I was served one of their fried rolls that was part of their Grand Opening special. It was crisp, perfectly cooked, and delicious - not greasy.
The second time I visited, I ordered the fresh Garden rolls - lettuce, herbs, vermicelli, shrimp, and chicken I think, wrapped in rice paper - fresh - not fried. It was served with a side of peanut sauce - to which I added some Sriracha sauce and stirred it in - very tasty!
The Pho Ga is served with a side plate of veggies/aromatics: bean sprouts, fresh lime wedges, sliced jalapeños, and Basil. Both times I've asked for more bean sprouts than the default amount they brought out. They were happy to promptly provide more.
The only thing I will ding them on is - the second time I visited - the noodles in the Pho Ga were clumped together, I had to work them a bit to get them to separate.
The staff is very nice and service was prompt and attentive.
Pho Ha Linh also has free Wifi. You'll need to ask for the password.
I will definitely be working Pho Ha Linh into my regular Pho rotation!
Listed in: Pho-Tastic Pho
Stopped in to Hume Vineyards for the first time to check out their wine.
The lineup:
- 2010 Seyval Blanc
- 2010 Rose
- 2010 Vidal Blanc
- 2009 Merlot
- 2009 Detour
2010 Seyval Blanc:
A nice light, yet crisp wine, I definitely detected notes of citrus and Apple. A wonderful wine!
2010 Rose:
I'm not a big Rose fan, but I did enjoy this wine - the tasting notes mention Strawberry - which I could taste in the wine. Very nice!
2010 Vidal Blanc:
A bit on the sweet side for me - but I can see serving this with a spicy meal.
2009 Merlot and 2009 Detour:
I tried both red wines - (I love red wine) - neither of these resonated with me. If these two wines are to become more palatable, it will be through a few years sitting in your wine rack.
I bought three bottles of wine to take with me: one each of the Seyval Blanc, Rose, and Vidal Blanc.
The person working the tasting counter was very friendly and personable!
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 840-7700
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Category:
Airports
Clean, modern Airport - with plenty of dining and shopping options. Bathrooms were clean and modern - with auto sensors on everything - toilets, hand soap, faucets, paper towel dispensers...
Baggage claim was convenient and very fast. I waited less than 5 minutes for my bag upon arriving at the claim area.
Returning to the Airport was easy. Check in at the United counter to check a bag was quick and painless. The line to get through the Security checkpoint went fast. And then a short jaunt to the Gate area.
Morrisville, NC 27560
(919) 840-9617
Hudson News
Category:
Newspapers & Magazines
Stopped in to restock on some cold bottled water before the flight back to Washington Dulles.
There was quite a line at the checkout area - but three Walgreens employees quickly and efficiently rocked the line out!
I had the Chicken Tinga Burrito for lunch. Stuffed with chicken, Chipotle seasoned stuff, rice, beans, and more. Delicious!
Service was good.
I just wish they'd bottle up that Mango-Habanero salsa and sell it to go!
Tasty coffee, hot, and was a hit with my brain cells - which were crying out for caffeine!
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Haymarket, VA
Yelping SinceJuly 2007
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Listen up Wolf Trap - your lawsuit is ridiculous and offensive. I am offended by the fact that you think if you don't sue to protect your name - that somehow - we the public, will be confused by the fact that both venues have the words "The Barns" in them. Let me "splain" something to you and your moronic lawyers - we, the public, are wayyyyyy smarter than you give us credit. And yes - we can absolutely indeed discern between the two venues without your idiotic lawsuit.
I encourage everyone else who has written a favorable Yelp review to downgrade their review to one star until such time as Wolf Trap drops their lawsuit and apologizes for their loutish, bullying behavior.