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Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
ViennaVan
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Date: September 07, 2009 10:12AM
Just curious.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
Are you kidding?
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Date: September 07, 2009 11:00AM
A better question would be "why does anyone like the Vienna Inn?" That place is a dive. A friend took me there once. I will never go back.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
uhhwtf
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Date: September 07, 2009 11:08AM
Are you kidding? Wrote:
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> A better question would be "why does anyone like
> the Vienna Inn?" That place is a dive. A friend
> took me there once. I will never go back.
Your loss.
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> A better question would be "why does anyone like
> the Vienna Inn?" That place is a dive. A friend
> took me there once. I will never go back.
Your loss.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
graymoose1
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Date: September 07, 2009 11:11AM
never been there
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Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
Charlie Schmidt's "cool cat"
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Date: September 07, 2009 11:16AM
i think ive been there once i dont really remember it
is it next to amphora?
is it next to amphora?
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
TheMeeper
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Date: September 07, 2009 11:24AM
Charlie Schmidt's "cool cat" Wrote:
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> is it next to amphora?
Not next to it, but nearby.
I like the place. It's a dive, the waitresses are surly, cheap beer and greasy bar food. What's not to like? If you're walking in here expecting the Ritz-Carlton, you'll be sorely disappointed. But for what it is, it's great.
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> is it next to amphora?
Not next to it, but nearby.
I like the place. It's a dive, the waitresses are surly, cheap beer and greasy bar food. What's not to like? If you're walking in here expecting the Ritz-Carlton, you'll be sorely disappointed. But for what it is, it's great.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
ViennaVan
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Date: September 07, 2009 11:53AM
The waitresses are all in high school. The food is decent for what theyserve. The service sucks. They screw your order up and put it back in - at the end of the line. You then wait twice as long to get food. Not sure if they people behind the bar own the place but they need to keep a better handle on the wait staff.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
TheMeeper
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Date: September 07, 2009 12:02PM
ViennaVan Wrote:
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> The waitresses are all in high school.
I haven't been there in awhile, so that must have changed. The waitresses used to be a bunch of older women who that never smiled and displayed a clear sense of soup-nazish unfriendliness.
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> The waitresses are all in high school.
I haven't been there in awhile, so that must have changed. The waitresses used to be a bunch of older women who that never smiled and displayed a clear sense of soup-nazish unfriendliness.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
dribker
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Date: September 07, 2009 12:14PM
IT MIGHT BE OK IF it dodn't double as a fucking kindergarten half the time, to many kids running around with their wanky drawings all over the fucking place.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
fairfaxdude
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Date: September 07, 2009 12:25PM
Yeah, the old waitresses retired about the time the place was sold ~ 8-10 years ago.
And the waitresses now are college age (21+ duh).
Food is still great dive food. If you expect the Inn at Little Washington food, you're basically a dumbass.
And yes, the service is uneven....just STFU and order more $1.65 beers while you wait. Make sure you ask your server to "keep em comin", or she might indeed forget you.
The VI is basically THE family sports spot in Vienna. If you don't like kids, go to Arlington, dumbass. And if you REALLY hate kids/youth, never go to the VI on game day for either Madison or Oakton.
PS I highly recommend the Chicken Fajita Wrap. Or the filet mignon special--yes, I said filet mignon. $15.99. And of course, the chili dogs are world-renowned.
PPS The owner of the VI also owns Church St Pizza, out the back door and around the corner. Excellent NY-style pizza.
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And the waitresses now are college age (21+ duh).
Food is still great dive food. If you expect the Inn at Little Washington food, you're basically a dumbass.
And yes, the service is uneven....just STFU and order more $1.65 beers while you wait. Make sure you ask your server to "keep em comin", or she might indeed forget you.
The VI is basically THE family sports spot in Vienna. If you don't like kids, go to Arlington, dumbass. And if you REALLY hate kids/youth, never go to the VI on game day for either Madison or Oakton.
PS I highly recommend the Chicken Fajita Wrap. Or the filet mignon special--yes, I said filet mignon. $15.99. And of course, the chili dogs are world-renowned.
PPS The owner of the VI also owns Church St Pizza, out the back door and around the corner. Excellent NY-style pizza.
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Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
Melissa
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Date: September 07, 2009 01:15PM
Their chili dogs rock.
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Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
oaktonmom
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Date: September 07, 2009 01:16PM
They sell food there? ;)
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
fairfaxdude
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Date: September 07, 2009 01:28PM
Don't make me come over there and spank you, oaktonmom.
;)
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Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
eesh
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Date: September 07, 2009 01:32PM
While we are talking about Vienna, there is some new restaurant across from Magruder's in this really old building (has a 1950s look) It was a Mexican food place only a couple of months ago.
Anybody tried it?
Blessed are the murderous.
Anybody tried it?
Blessed are the murderous.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
fairfaxdude
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Date: September 07, 2009 01:36PM
eesh Wrote:
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> While we are talking about Vienna, there is some
> new restaurant across from Magruder's in this
> really old building (has a 1950s look) It was a
> Mexican food place only a couple of months ago.
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> Anybody tried it?
You mean that tiny crappy place that used to be Anitas? Its gone thru 3-4 manifestations since then. I tried the Salvadorean version (sucked) and the hoagie version (sucked more).
Good luck to whatever it is now. It has to overcome the ghosts of some very awful restauranteurship.
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> While we are talking about Vienna, there is some
> new restaurant across from Magruder's in this
> really old building (has a 1950s look) It was a
> Mexican food place only a couple of months ago.
>
> Anybody tried it?
You mean that tiny crappy place that used to be Anitas? Its gone thru 3-4 manifestations since then. I tried the Salvadorean version (sucked) and the hoagie version (sucked more).
Good luck to whatever it is now. It has to overcome the ghosts of some very awful restauranteurship.
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Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
eesh
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Date: September 07, 2009 01:40PM
Yeah, that is the place, must have been the Salvadorean version that I saw. The building design looks like the original Dairy King (yes, king) from the 50s and 60s.
BTW, for such a wealthy town as Vienna, that Magruder's has got to be the trashiest grocer in NOVA. Even the Bottom Dollar/Food Lions that are in Dale City look better than that place.
Blessed are the murderous.
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BTW, for such a wealthy town as Vienna, that Magruder's has got to be the trashiest grocer in NOVA. Even the Bottom Dollar/Food Lions that are in Dale City look better than that place.
Blessed are the murderous.
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Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
Warhawk
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Date: September 07, 2009 01:48PM
eesh Wrote:
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> BTW, for such a wealthy town as Vienna, that
> Magruder's has got to be the trashiest grocer in
> NOVA. Even the Bottom Dollar/Food Lions that are
> in Dale City look better than that place.
That's because Magruder's is notoriously cheap. The one along Kenmore Ave near 395/Shrilington Road is just as gross. The Vienna one looks the same inside as it did when I was growing up in Vienna. They probably signed a 50 year lease or something, so there's no need to invest in renovating.
To get back on topic, I like the Vienna Inn. It's supposed to be a no-frills tavern.
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> BTW, for such a wealthy town as Vienna, that
> Magruder's has got to be the trashiest grocer in
> NOVA. Even the Bottom Dollar/Food Lions that are
> in Dale City look better than that place.
That's because Magruder's is notoriously cheap. The one along Kenmore Ave near 395/Shrilington Road is just as gross. The Vienna one looks the same inside as it did when I was growing up in Vienna. They probably signed a 50 year lease or something, so there's no need to invest in renovating.
To get back on topic, I like the Vienna Inn. It's supposed to be a no-frills tavern.
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Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
fairfaxdude
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Date: September 07, 2009 01:58PM
And for those of you looking for keg beer...
http://www.viennainn.com/ordereze/Content/4/Summary.aspx
They used to have actual voice recordings, on the website, of Mollie (the previous owner's wife) tossing insults as patrons walked in. If you were ever there in the 80s or 90s, you know what I mean. If you weren't ready to order when she waited on you, you were SOL. Big time.
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http://www.viennainn.com/ordereze/Content/4/Summary.aspx
They used to have actual voice recordings, on the website, of Mollie (the previous owner's wife) tossing insults as patrons walked in. If you were ever there in the 80s or 90s, you know what I mean. If you weren't ready to order when she waited on you, you were SOL. Big time.
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Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
wtfno
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Date: September 07, 2009 03:05PM
fairfaxdude Wrote:
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> Good luck to whatever it is now. It has to
> overcome the ghosts of some very awful
> restauranteurship.
I'm trying to think what it is now. I passed it a couple of weeks ago and said "Oh.. it's something else.........again"
Not sure what it is about that location. It's right against the road.. so the location is pretty good. Just shitty ideas going in there?
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> Good luck to whatever it is now. It has to
> overcome the ghosts of some very awful
> restauranteurship.
I'm trying to think what it is now. I passed it a couple of weeks ago and said "Oh.. it's something else.........again"
Not sure what it is about that location. It's right against the road.. so the location is pretty good. Just shitty ideas going in there?
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
Charlie Schmidt's "cool cat"
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Date: September 07, 2009 03:05PM
oh yea someone mentioned this place for the beer
no i havnt been there
no i havnt been there
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
ffxstoner
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Date: September 07, 2009 09:51PM
There chili cheese dogs are good and inexpensive, service isn't bad, waitresses are hot its just a little cheap looking and noisy sometimes.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
496
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Date: September 07, 2009 10:39PM
Just don't look at the ceiling while your eating at OVI. It is fucking nasty.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
fairfaxdude
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Date: September 08, 2009 08:22AM
Actually, all the ceiling tiles, well-seasoned from a unique blend of 4,000,000 cigarettes and hot dog grease, were replaced about 5 years ago after a kitchen fire.
I hate it when tradition fades like that.
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I hate it when tradition fades like that.
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Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
ITRADE
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Date: September 08, 2009 11:45AM
Yes.
http://www.mapleaverestaurant.com/
We went there on Thursday. It was surprisingly good. A bit on the pricey side, but good.
I think we finally have a winner there.
http://www.mapleaverestaurant.com/
We went there on Thursday. It was surprisingly good. A bit on the pricey side, but good.
I think we finally have a winner there.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
ยง
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Date: September 08, 2009 12:01PM
Maple Ave. is excellent and fairly economical. I seem to recall a they have some pre-fixe small plates special for under $20. I really liked their asian dumplings.
Vienna Inn has good (not great) chili dogs and cheap beer (like $1.50 a draft). Other than that, they must be paying off the health inspectors to stay in business. I recommend this place, but you're better off if you go when you are still drunk from the night before.
Vienna Inn has good (not great) chili dogs and cheap beer (like $1.50 a draft). Other than that, they must be paying off the health inspectors to stay in business. I recommend this place, but you're better off if you go when you are still drunk from the night before.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
formerhick76
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Date: September 08, 2009 01:34PM
I went there once after moving in. The waitress seemed okay and so was the food, but my wife wasn't really taken with the wobbly chairs and general dive atmosphere.
I've never really enjoyed the 'Coyote Ugly' routine where rudeness on the staff's part is part of the 'fun' (and ditto the over-enthusiasm of the Hooters girls.)
I've never really enjoyed the 'Coyote Ugly' routine where rudeness on the staff's part is part of the 'fun' (and ditto the over-enthusiasm of the Hooters girls.)
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
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mad
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Date: September 08, 2009 01:36PM
its a shithole anyway you look at it, and anyone who takes their kids in there should be charged ny child services or whatever. fucking disgrace
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
TheMeeper
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Date: September 08, 2009 01:38PM
formerhick76 Wrote:
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> I've never really enjoyed the 'Coyote Ugly'
The Vienna Inn = Coyote Fugly
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> I've never really enjoyed the 'Coyote Ugly'
The Vienna Inn = Coyote Fugly
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
ITRADE
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Date: September 08, 2009 01:42PM
mad Wrote:
> who takes their kids in there should be charged ny
> child services or whatever
Posting while intoxicated? Shit its only a little after noon.
> who takes their kids in there should be charged ny
> child services or whatever
Posting while intoxicated? Shit its only a little after noon.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
fairfaxdude
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Date: September 08, 2009 01:43PM
lol Dont feed the trolls, TRADER-I.
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Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
Dump
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Date: September 08, 2009 02:55PM
Vienna Inn is great. You can ply yourself with grease and cheap beer. Then stumble next door to the Town Green where you sit and smell car exhaust until you feel a serious bowel movement coming on, At that point you run to the public restroom, only to find it locked. At least if it is dark you can leave a steamer in the flower bed.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
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Registered Voter
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Date: September 08, 2009 03:04PM
All I have to say is, it is safer to eat there when you drink the beer. Alcohol is great for killing nasty things that might escape into your stomach...
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
NonRegisteredFFXU-er
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Date: September 08, 2009 03:41PM
Registered Voter Wrote:
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> All I have to say is, it is safer to eat there
> when you drink the beer. Alcohol is great for
> killing nasty things that might escape into your
> stomach...
Indeed, alcohol does disinfect, however you need a much higher proof than the swill they offer there. Besides it being a dive-hole, they don't sell hard liquor.
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> All I have to say is, it is safer to eat there
> when you drink the beer. Alcohol is great for
> killing nasty things that might escape into your
> stomach...
Indeed, alcohol does disinfect, however you need a much higher proof than the swill they offer there. Besides it being a dive-hole, they don't sell hard liquor.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
Registered Voter
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Date: September 08, 2009 03:44PM
Hey, I will take whatever help I can get :)
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
Warhawk
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Date: September 09, 2009 08:31AM
fairfaxdude Wrote:
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> Actually, all the ceiling tiles, well-seasoned
> from a unique blend of 4,000,000 cigarettes and
> hot dog grease, were replaced about 5 years ago
> after a kitchen fire.
They had another one? There was one back in the 80's too.
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> Actually, all the ceiling tiles, well-seasoned
> from a unique blend of 4,000,000 cigarettes and
> hot dog grease, were replaced about 5 years ago
> after a kitchen fire.
They had another one? There was one back in the 80's too.
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Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
tater
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Date: September 09, 2009 03:11PM
496 Wrote:
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> Just don't look at the ceiling while your eating
> at OVI. It is fucking nasty.
can't be any nastier than Fat Tuesdays in Fairfax -
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> Just don't look at the ceiling while your eating
> at OVI. It is fucking nasty.
can't be any nastier than Fat Tuesdays in Fairfax -
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
BossHawg
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Date: September 09, 2009 09:50PM
THE VIENNA INN IS AMAZING
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
Oracle17
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Date: September 10, 2009 04:10PM
I went there once when I was 13 or so. My father spent a few minutes in the car talking the place up...
The only thing I really remember is the overstench of BO from the old waitress.
The only thing I really remember is the overstench of BO from the old waitress.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
mad
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Date: September 10, 2009 04:18PM
its a shit hole, and the waitresses are fugly, as well as being moody, which is in now way good for someone looking for a cold beer
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
formerhick76
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Date: September 14, 2009 09:20AM
Speaking of which, I'm a little curious about the Cedar Lounge (in Cedar Park Center). When did it close, or is it the bar part of the Hunan Delight Restaurant?
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Posted by:
WingNut
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Date: September 14, 2009 09:43AM
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Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
TheMeeper
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Date: September 14, 2009 09:58AM
Neighbors and Cedar Lounge are (or were) two different places. Neighbors is down at the end of the shopping center. Cedar Lounge was up toward the other end next to the Chinese place. I was just over there last week and saw the sign for Cedar Lounge, so I'm guessing it's still there. I didn't notice if Neighbors was still open. I like that place.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
fairfaxdude
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Date: September 14, 2009 10:01AM
Neighbors is at the other end of the plaza from the Cedar Lounge, and yes, the Cedar Lounge is the bar for Hunan Delight. I didn't know it closed, actually, but it is/was a tiny place...no big loss if it did.
Neighbors is still the hangout for the VYI football and Vienna Little League coaches and team parties. And I think Monday nites are still "half-price burger" nites. Cheap beer, incredibly smoky bar, and big party rooms in the back. And the only place I've ever seen a woman with neck to ankle to wrist tattoos--95% of her body. Unreal.
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Neighbors is still the hangout for the VYI football and Vienna Little League coaches and team parties. And I think Monday nites are still "half-price burger" nites. Cheap beer, incredibly smoky bar, and big party rooms in the back. And the only place I've ever seen a woman with neck to ankle to wrist tattoos--95% of her body. Unreal.
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Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
MommaBear
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Date: September 14, 2009 10:55AM
OMG VI was the place to go during High School. I haven't been since it closed for the kitchen fire years ago....i'm still digesting the chili dog.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
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formerhick76
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Date: September 15, 2009 11:14AM
OK. I'll have to try Hunan Delight/Cedar Lounge one of these days. I didn't know if it was a separate bar that has since closed, but Hunan Delight is still open.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
Berdhuis
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Date: September 15, 2009 12:11PM
Great place if you order the bratwursts - only thing I eat there, now. Proud patron since 1977.
Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
fairfaxdude
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Date: September 15, 2009 12:33PM
formerhick76 Wrote:
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> OK. I'll have to try Hunan Delight/Cedar Lounge
> one of these days. I didn't know if it was a
> separate bar that has since closed, but Hunan
> Delight is still open.
Hunan Delight is pretty good, actually. Im not sure how they stay in business; there's never much of a crowd when I've been there. They have some inexpensive Sunday Brunch thing,too, but I cant say I've ever been.
The Szchewan (sp?) green beans and chicken is great. Esp "extra spicy". Not sure if its on the menu, but they make it anyway.
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> OK. I'll have to try Hunan Delight/Cedar Lounge
> one of these days. I didn't know if it was a
> separate bar that has since closed, but Hunan
> Delight is still open.
Hunan Delight is pretty good, actually. Im not sure how they stay in business; there's never much of a crowd when I've been there. They have some inexpensive Sunday Brunch thing,too, but I cant say I've ever been.
The Szchewan (sp?) green beans and chicken is great. Esp "extra spicy". Not sure if its on the menu, but they make it anyway.
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Re: Does anyone not like the Vienna Inn?
Posted by:
kyH
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Date: September 17, 2009 06:17AM
Haven't been there in years, but I use to always have a great time there, especially on game day. I love a good dive bar.