Our biggest #DCTweetup event so far included approx 50 fabulous DC Metro Area Twitter-folk who came out just as the rain decided to dump on Bethesda on Tuesday, August 18. Between the rain and the Red-line Metro delays due to another cracked rail, we realized that this was something worth braving anything for. Chef Tony put on quite the event by laying out a spread of hummus, focaccia and grilled veggies for our delight. The Hummingbird Mojitos were a huge hit again and the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement. Lots of new people came while some #DCTweetup regulars came back for more.

Not to toot Sisarina’s horn (alright, I think this is cool), but the event went so well that even avid-networker Steve with Driven to Excel commented on how this was one of the best ‘non’-networking events he’s ever been to. He said that the first question out of people’s mouths upon meeting him was NOT ‘what do you do?’, which is very typical for normal networking. Conversations ranged from faith to party planning to massage therapy to future Twirlies events. Even Michele & Gary sat down to have dinner partway through and got to know each other better.

At 7pm, Chef Tony gave away two $50 gift certificates and 5 $10 gift certificates to Visions Restaurant. The lucky winners are all ecstatic to go back and have a great dinner. If they go on Tuesdays or Sundays, they even get half-priced wine! (ANYone can get half-priced bottles of wine but they were there and won so they get an even better deal!)

The party lasted until 9:30 with many lingering on through midnight. To call it a success is an understatement according to many. Check out all the pictures from the #DCTweetup 4 event.

We’re looking forward to the next #DCTweetup in the District at Cleveland Park Bar & Grill on September 9 at Cleveland Park Metro Stop. In the meantime, start following all the people you met or the people you wanted to meet.

ATTENDEES:

Melanie  @sisarina (host)
Tony  @cheftony (host)

Elizabeth @ebuie
Deborah @DBMC
Annie @kaboomplay and @thinklynsen
Michele  @freedom2create
Raelinn  @raelinn_wine
Lisa  @lpsrocks and @TerpStationWine
Daria  @dariasteigman
Sonia  @pulpologist
Jeff  @WingHubBethesda
Will  @Bushwill
Steve  @DrivenToExcel
Teresa  @themamateresa
Mike  @mikejsiegel
Edward  @ScorpioDJs
Iris  @chairisy (with non-Tweeter Roxsana)
Abbey @abbeyk1005
Kathleen  @Ricecake007
Tonianne  @sprezzatura
Grace  @gracecunning
Jim  @Ourfounder
David  @kramerd
Janine  @twincident
Jed  @jedsalawyer
Gary  @moseshawk
Rhona  @cinemabethesda
Diana  @ddkurcfeld
Jim  @jimcollins
Lisa  @helfphoto
Josh  @joshrabinowitz
Julia  @jsbagain
Kathy  @WDCGardener
David  @RentBuySell
Dona  @CinemaBethesda
Rick  @RickTillery
Dean  @hdean
Jessica  @autumnbriars
Jason  @quix

NON-TWEETERS:
Roxsana
David
Jeff

What is #DCTweetup?
#DCTweetup is a ‘non’-networking event for locals to put a face to a Twitter handle. It’s a relaxing evening of networking with your neighbors, local business owners and meeting new friends. This is not your typical ’state what you do & hand over your business card’ event. #DCTweetup is for the introverted & extroverted alike to share in great conversation, relationship-building and fun.