Ireland’s 4Ps
Ireland’s Four Provinces is one of my favorite spots in FCC. Irish restaurants/bars are ubiquitous in this area (and most areas). What makes the 4p’s different is authenticity. I’ve been to bars in Limerick, Galway, Cork, Killarney, Feakle, etc, and I’m not saying the 4p’s is the same as being in Ireland. I’m saying that when you go to the 4p’s, more often than not, your server has an Irish accent, and you can get a proper pint with good fish and chips (see pic above). There are plenty of Americanized items on the menu too (I had she crab soup (amazing) and a caesar salad for lunch today), but as an overall experience, you’ll be hard pressed to find another Irish place thats more authentic (maybe try the Dubliner in DC). One of my favorite parts about the 4p’s is the music. On Tuesday nights (sometimes Monday), you can find a large group gathered round a large table in the main room, playing traditional Irish music. They don’t get paid, and don’t perform, but if you’re there, you can enjoy their music. For a low quality video of a vine, but a taste of the music none the less:
The 4p’s has a decent St. Paddy’s Day party, but if you’re looking for a crazy time, you’re better off at Murphy’s in Alexandria. The best Irish musician I’ve ever heard live was at the 4p’s one night. I requested the song found below, and it did not disappoint.
If you’re looking for more info on the 4p’s, or FCC restaurants in general, check out this blog I just came across:
http://www.littlecitylegend.com/2014/01/exploring-happy-hour-2-part-i-irelands.html#more
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Virginia’s best Fried Chicken
I’m craving some friend chicken. Here are my two faves:
The little river market has great salty friend chicken. I only get to go maybe twice a year, but its always delicious. The only pictures of it I could find were when we got some, “salty fried chicken” (as requested by the captain) for some fishing in bay. Natty boh optional, but highly recommended.
I blurred my buddy’s face to protect the innocent.
My second favorite fried chicken spot is Moseberth’s. If you’re in the Portsmouth area, stop by, and don’t forget some gizzards.
(photo credit, I couldn’t find a pic I took)
As for a local option, I’ve heard good things about Flavors, but I’ve not been. My favorite local fried chicken is bon chon, but thats Korean style, not Southern style. My wife and sister both make great friend chicken. Anybody know where to get good Southern friend chicken in Nova or DC?
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Home Sweet Home, with a small town feel
I grew up in Arlington Virginia. I loved it. I thought, and still think it was a prefect place to grow up. We lived near a park, walking distance to the metro (but quite a walk), close to the bike path, and walking distance to Ballston. We lived on a quiet enough street that kids could play on it. The public school system was one of the best in the country, and still is highly regarded. While I was away at college, my parents decided to move. They only moved a few miles away, but they no longer lived in Arlington. This bothered me at first, but then I came to love Falls Church City. I expect a lot of my content to be Falls Church City focused in this blog, but I’ll keep the topics diverse and try to go for mass appeal.
Falls Church City is a 2.2 square mile, 12,332-person independent city. Its boundaries do not include greater Falls Church. What I love most about Falls Church City is that you get a small town feel, in an otherwise, metropolitan suburb. I liked FCC so much, that when it came time to get my own place, my wife and I picked a place in the little city. The city is extremely walkable, and we’re right near the bike path. Our friends in DC complain that we rarely leave.
FCC will only get better for us, as they have a great public school system (recent rankings here), and a very family friendly vibe.
The local newpaper keeps us up on the goings on, as is the case with the super bowl this weekend. I’ll be smoking some ribs, but if I wasn’t, I’d consider watching the game on the big screen at the state theater.
I’m off to run some errands around the city, and enjoy many of the amenities FCC has to offer (more on that later). I’ll see y’all at Mad Fox, Space Bar, the farmers’ market, and around town.
For FJ who really did grow up in a small town:
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