February 2026 DC Grommoff - Escape Room Brunch

Arlington
Virginia

Hello to all my frozen and full figured friends!

It's time for the February Grommoff and the first one of 2026, and we're in Virginia this time for food and escape room fun again! We will be meeting for brunch at Ambar in Clarendon at 12:30PM to eat and be social before we then head to Bonds Escape Room at 2:15PM to try our hands at the Death by Chocolate challege! Space is limited for both of these so please reach out to our organizer (FatTrainNerd) to reserve for one or both!

If you are interested in joining the Discord group to keep up to date on this event and future events, again contact FatTrainNerd for an invite. All planning for future DC Grommoffs is done via this group, so it is highly suggested to join to make your voice heard regarding suggestions for events and when they happen! This month's event was voted on by our local community, so please get involved! We are currently working to follow a rotating pattern of events between DC, MD and VA, so we are always looking for suggestions of places to go. It is also a great place to find folks to go to other local events with.

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Event Costs:

Ambar - The unlimited brunch is $42.99 with a 20% gratuity added (total will be around $52). The entire table must agree to this, so if you are not interested in the unlimited option, you may wish to only join for the escape room.

Bonds Escape Room - $34 per person, with 9 spots available. This has been prepaid, so you will just need to pay back the organizer (FatTrainNerd). You can pay via cash, Venmo, or CashApp. If you pay and cancel day of, you will not receive a refund unless someone else is found to take your spot.

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Directions to the event:

Ambar - 2901 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/GCUXetMtgWkTDhLd6)

Bonds Escape Room - 2800 Clarendon Blvd suite 910, Arlington, VA 22201 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/ADyTinMovznnvrLG6)

If taking Metro, travel to Clarendon Station via the Orange or Silver lines. Ambar is located 2 blocks east of the station exit along Wilson Blvd. Bonds Escape Room can be reach walking east up Clarendon Blvd to the shopping center and the walking along the plaza to it.

If driving, there are a few garages in the area with varying costs as well as street parking. Pay close attention to the street signs if parking on the street to avoid any resident only zones. The closest garage to everything can be found at 1201 N Fillmore St, Arlington, VA 22201 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/WKWsjhGK1nP7dVpdA)

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When arriving for the event:

Please try to be on time for brunch as Ambar requires our full table be ready, and as they are a popular spot, will not hold for us for very long. Similarly for the escape room, please arrive by 2:15 so we have sufficient time to sign in and get our group ready.

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*GrommOffs are independently organized by members who've been vetted and approved as organizers, and who abide by a set of GrommOff Ground Rules which can be read in the Support link above. If you believe that these rules were not followed, please contact the GrommOff account here: https://grokio.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/4/topic/3ab9d4b8-c5d9-4822-a936-64a17a41150f/article/181731339 *

Please note well the following rules for Grommoffs:

1. Respect personal space of the group and others.

Always ask before encroaching on other's space, especially with people new to you and the group. If asked to stop or give space, respect this. Failure to do so will result in being asked to leave and potentially being barred from future events.

2. Absolutely no racism, misogyny, ableism, homophobia, transphobia or other bigotry!

This shouldn't have to be said, but bigotry will not be tolerated at any Grokio events.

3. Respect the discretion of the group in public

Oftentimes, gatherings are held in public places (restaurants, parks, beaches, bowling alleys, etc.) and there will be other people nearby. Be aware that loud voices travel—if you’re talking about sensitive or potentially embarrassing topics, use your inside voice. Similarly, a public place is not appropriate for intimacy or sexualized touching. Even if the other person is comfortable with it, respect that you’re with a group in a public place and hold off until you have more privacy. Additionally, be mindful when taking photos/video at the event and allow for members to bow out or turn their heads if they do not wish to be recorded/photographed.

4. Illegal drug/alcohol use is not allowed

The use of drugs that are illegal in the local jurisdiction before or during a Grokio Community Gathering is strictly forbidden, as is the consumption of alcohol by those under the legal age in the local jurisdiction.

5. Guests from outside the community are only allowed with prior approval

We know that attending a GrommOff, Feabie Meet or Ferzu Event for the first time can be scary, but bringing along a friend from outside the community for support can make others feel uncomfortable and force them to edit themselves the way they do in the real world (the goal of our gatherings is to let everyone stop editing!) If you absolutely must bring a friend from outside the community and you are confident they will know how to behave appropriately, you must clear it with the organizer BEFORE the event. Any portion of a gathering occurring in a bar or pub is excepted from this rule.