[KSig RC]

Hey guys -

This weekend, for work, I'm heading to DC - same drill as before, I have no clue what the f- is in the area, so suggestions would be nice so my coworkers and I don't sit around looking like jerkoffs going, "well, i mean, this place looks ok . . . "

Cabbing is not out of the question, we'll bill it out or write it off, etc etc etc, so go nuts.

We're staying in the Pentagon area, in Alexandria - any decent bars/clubs/restaurants anyone wants to suggest?

We need two levels here - first, places to potentially go with the people paying for us to be there, and second, places to go get drunk. My coworkers range from very cool to exceptionally lame (and there's only 3 going, do the math), so middle-of-the-road places are best. I'm also the only guy, so that might shade your recommendations.

Also - Iowa/ISU basketball is on friday night, and the local UI fans watch games at the Crystal City Sports Pub (apparently) - does this place suck? Would I be better off following it on my cellphone? I'm going to be a wreck about the game no matter what, might as well be in a cool place.

Thanks guys, you're saving me hours of haggling that would shave years off my life.