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31. I spent most of 2nd period 10th grade math class at the Jack In The Box up the hill from WLHS.

Mon Jan 16, 2012, 11:34 AM

Jan 2012

I don't think there are any JITBs this side of the Rockies anymore. There was a time when Columbia was FILLED with small restaurants. Every village had at least one, usually more. It all looks the same now, same with Reston. Just the same shit, different road. Reston is particularly bad. Other than one Trader Joe's and a Fresh Fields, the only grocery stores are either Giants or Safeways. All of the gas stations are either Exxon or Sunoco. With few exceptions, all of the restaurants are chains (although I have to admit I miss Ledo's).

Step outside to Herndon and the entire world changes. Last I heard, Tortilla Factory was still doing quite well.

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Okay, just to REALLY mess things up - last restaurant? [View all] HopeHoops Jan 2012 OP

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There's another good one very close to Saagar LiberalEsto Jan 2012 #16

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Been there. It takes so long to get your food you might die before getting to eat any. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #22

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That's one of our favorite places! LiberalEsto Jan 2012 #17

Wow. I remember that from 30 years ago, one in Columbia, MD. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #23

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I'll have to make a trip down there. madinmaryland Jan 2012 #25

I spent most of 2nd period 10th grade math class at the Jack In The Box up the hill from WLHS. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #31

Ledo's. Haven't been there in a couple of months. Maybe lunch today, there! madinmaryland Jan 2012 #40

There's just something about that flour and water thin crust. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #45

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I don't remember the Ice House, but last I knew Clyde's was still there. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #88

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I grew up in Columbia with a short stint in Monkey Village. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #26

Monkey Village?? madinmaryland Jan 2012 #39

It wasn't. Same shit, different county - Sorry, that's just what everyone called it. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #44

and Montgomery County is often called LiberalEsto Jan 2012 #90

Not so much back then, but yes. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #91

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Well to be fair, I moved out of there in 78 - at the TIME that's what we called it. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #104

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