Our 2009 Drive & Dine Calendar is up. The calendar is subject to change but if you have registered for an event we will make every attempt to notify you in advance of any changes.
So make your plans, wash the car, make sure the top works, and have plenty of sunscreen. We look forward to you joining us during the season. If you have any questions, contact me.
Monthly Breakfasts and Brunches - First and Third Saturdays
The easiest way to start participating in PCA Potomac is to come to one of our monthly breakfasts: first Saturday of the month in Tysons Corner, VA and third Saturday of the month in Bethesda, MD.
The First Saturday Breakfast is held at Chutzpah Deli & Restaurant in Tysons Corner, VA from 9AM - 11AM on the first Saturday of every month. Chutzpah is a great breakfast place with a big menu, there is a large parking lot with plenty of space and we will have a club banner over the club table. Don't let bad weather stop you from attending. Pile everyone into the Family Truckster and come out for a great breakfast and make some new friends. Chutzpah is located at 8100 Boone Boulevard, Tysons Corner, VA 22182. Their phone number is (703) 556-3354 and their website is www.chutzpahdeli.com. Please invite any prospective members and help us grow.
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are trying a new location and format for the Third Saturday Breakfast in Maryland on Saturday, February 21!
We have a Third Saturday Brunch at the Irish Inn in Glen Echo, MD at 11AM on the third Saturday of every month. We have a private room upstairs, so just head upstairs. The Irish Inn is at 6119 Tulane Ave in Glen Echo, just off of MacArthur Boulevard, and can be easily accessed from the Clara Barton Parkway by taking the Washington/Glen Echo exit - the Irish Inn will be at the top of the ramp. Take the Clara Barton Pkwy exit from the Beltway and taking this South to the Glen Echo exit. From the Glen Echo exit, make a left at the stop sign onto MacArthur Blvd. northbound, and the Irish Inn is immediately on your left. There is parking in front and behind of the Inn, and there is additional parking up the road in front of Glen Echo Park. The Irish Inn website is www.irishusa.com/irishinn/ and their phone number is (301) 229-6600
What is Drive and Dine?
Drive and Dine is an opportunity for PCA Potomac members to get to know each other better and enjoy their cars in a social, non-competitive atmosphere. A Drive and Dine Event consists of a meeting place, an informal drive through the country, and lunch or dinner. The meeting place is usually someplace convenient, the pace can vary from leisurely to brisk, and the meals can range from basic to lavish, based on the event. We also try to include some point of interest (national park, historic location, or fun activity) and we always, always take the scenic route!
These events are open to anyone who wishes to attend them, with as many passengers as can be legally and safely held by the vehicle. There is no tech requirement or vehicle restrictions (Porsches Preferred), but we will be driving on scenic, often twisty, country roads so please make sure that your vehicle choice is appropriate. We have seven events planned for the year, most of which take place on a Saturday, one for each month of the driving season.
Commitment - Time & Money
What kind of commitment is required for a Drive and Dine event? Very little. Most events take place on a Saturday or Sunday and will consist of a designated morning or afternoon meeting point, followed by a two to five hours of driving, dining, and social activity. The itinerary is designed so that drivers with time constraints can break off during the day to reduce their time commitment. The registration fee for events varies from free to $10 to $100 and covers the cost of organization, club insurance, printing directions and materials for participants, and any event souvenirs.
Drive and Dine Format
Meeting Point - We will meet at a convenient rally point somewhere in the DC Metro Area. We will meet between 9-10AM for Morning/Lunch Drives and Between 1-2PM for Afternoon/Dinner Drives. The agenda for the day will be handed out and each car will receive a route map as well as names and phones numbers for attractions and restaurants we will be visiting during the day.
Drive - 2-3 hours of driving on scenic roads in caravan in one or multiple groups depending on the number of cars. During the drive, we will stop briefly for a rest stop and gas at the Rendezvous Point. The Drive will focus on scenic rural roads with an emphasis on fun and safety. Passing is discouraged.
Rendezvous Point - This is an easily found point known in advance, where cars who may have become lost or those who did not arrive at the Meeting Point can catch up with the group.
Dining - After the drive, we will stop for lunch or dinner. Restaurants will have ample parking and a variety of items on the menu. We will provide an estimate of dining cost for each individual event in advance.
Attraction - We will try to arrange for the dining to coincide with a local point of interest, such as a museum or historical site.
Second Drive - If it is a morning event, after lunch and our site visit, those participants that wish to keep driving can participate in a second 2-3 hour drive with different roads from those of the First Drive.
Dispersal Point - The Second Drive will return us to a point near the Washington, D.C. metro area from where participants can head home.
On-Line Registration
Please register for each Drive & Dine with our on-line registration system. Click Programs, Drive and Dine, Registration and you will see the events that are open for registration. The Registration system says PayPal, but you do not need a PayPal account. You can pay with a credit card on the PayPal page. Look for this on the PayPal page, and click continueto pay with your credit card.
Once you have registered, we will provide you additional details. If you decide to pay by check, we will advise where to send your checks. We will require payment in advance for any event that includes a cost.
If you don't want to use our online system, send me an email with the following information:
Member's Name:
Member's PCA Number:
Participating vehicle:
Number of Passengers, including driver:
Will you be joining us for the meal?
Telephone or e-mail address:
The First Saturday Breakfast is held at Chutzpah Deli & Restaurant in Tysons Corner, VA from 9AM - 11AM on the first Saturday of every month. Chutzpah is a great breakfast place with a big menu, there is a large parking lot with plenty of space and we will have a club banner over the club table. Don't let bad weather stop you from attending. Pile everyone into the Family Truckster and come out for a great breakfast and make some new friends. Chutzpah is located at 8100 Boone Boulevard, Tysons Corner, VA 22182. Their phone number is (703) 556-3354 and their website is 
We have a Third Saturday Brunch at the Irish Inn in Glen Echo, MD at 11AM on the third Saturday of every month. We have a private room upstairs, so just head upstairs. The Irish Inn is at 6119 Tulane Ave in Glen Echo, just off of MacArthur Boulevard, and can be easily accessed from the Clara Barton Parkway by taking the Washington/Glen Echo exit - the Irish Inn will be at the top of the ramp. Take the Clara Barton Pkwy exit from the Beltway and taking this South to the Glen Echo exit. From the Glen Echo exit, make a left at the stop sign onto MacArthur Blvd. northbound, and the Irish Inn is immediately on your left. There is parking in front and behind of the Inn, and there is additional parking up the road in front of Glen Echo Park. The Irish Inn website is 
Area. We will meet between 9-10AM for Morning/Lunch Drives and Between 1-2PM for Afternoon/Dinner Drives. The agenda for the day will be handed out and each car will receive a route map as well as names and phones numbers for attractions and restaurants we will be visiting during the day.