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Chris Merkel

Chris Merkel

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Director of User Experience for the American Institute of Architects. Member #ixda-dc #novaux and #crankytalk.

Washington, DC
  • 28 Tips
  • 24 Followers
  • 31 Following
  • 15 Lists
Chris's Lists in All Cities
  • Reston
  • Baltimore
  • Alexandria
  • Woodbridge
  • Oxon Hill
  • Washington
  • Fairfax
  • The Plains
  • Centreville
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Chris's Top Cities
Reston
2 Lists Created · 5 Tips
Baltimore
4 Tips
Alexandria
3 Lists Created · 1 Tip
Woodbridge
1 List Created · 2 Tips
Oxon Hill
3 Tips
Washington
2 Tips
Fairfax
2 Lists Created
The Plains
2 Tips
Centreville
2 Lists Created
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Chris's Recent Lists
Chris Merkel
TN—Knoxville
1 places updated February 3, 2015
1 place including Side Splitters Comedy Club
Chris Merkel
TN—Johnson City area
1 places updated February 1, 2015
1 place including The Acoustic Coffeehouse
Chris Merkel
Dumbest comments ever
1 places updated April 23, 2019
1 place including IKEA
Chris Merkel
Avoid this restaurant
1 places updated August 25, 2013
1 place including Cafesano
Chris Merkel
Chincoteague
2 places updated August 25, 2013
2 places including Muller's Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor, Mister Whippy
Chris Merkel
Nice dinner spots
4 places updated November 10, 2013
4 places including J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood, Cava Mezze, Fuego Cocina y Tequileria, TurCuisine
    Chris's Recent Tips
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    "Salads are bigger than you might expect. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Pizza is really great."
    Chris MerkelChris Merkel · April 12, 2014
    Pats Select Pizza l Grill
    Pizza
    · Dover, United States
    6.1
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    "The skating lessons seem expensive, but are well worth the attention and care to which the teachers give students of all ages. Great job working with my 7-year-old on coordination and confidence."
    Chris MerkelChris Merkel · December 10, 2013
    Reston Town Center Rink
    Skating Rink
    · Reston, United States
    6.6
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    "Nice small little park with tennis court, sand volleyball patch, water fountain and restrooms, with fair parking. Lots of walking trail access. Well-planned for a small space."
    Chris MerkelChris Merkel · September 28, 2013
    Lake Anne Park
    Playground
    · Reston, United States
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    "Come on weekdays ; even taking a day off is worth your sanity compared to weekend "combat shoppers". Night & day difference in the size & rudeness of crowds compared to Saturday or Sunday."
    Chris MerkelChris Merkel · August 30, 2013
    IKEA
    Furniture and Home Store
    · Woodbridge, United States
    8.7
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    "Place will randomly shut down early, and turn away customers already in line waiting. Lots of slow service delays for simple orders. Going to avoid now for other venues."
    Chris MerkelChris Merkel · August 25, 2013
    Cafesano
    Mediterranean
    · Reston, United States
    8.2
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    "Cannot agree more with previous tips. Great cider, great location & view, great value, and great people & company. I'll stop every time."
    Chris MerkelChris Merkel · August 25, 2013
    Albemarle CiderWorks
    Brewery
    · North Garden, United States
    8.6