Montreal rendezvous?

February 2, 2008 4:04 AM

Montreal rendezvous?

I read some old Montreal meetup threads and I felt kinda sad. There were at least two threads where no one jumped on the suggestion. And I know this isn't really the most, uh, festive time of year, but maybe that's the best reason why we should meet -- to stave off the S.A.D.

We've all seen other cities' meetup pictures. I just know we can beat them with our internationally-renowned Montreal good looks. C'mon, let's do this thing.

I'll throw out a few suggestions:

Café Romolo, 272 Bernard O
Casa del Popolo, 4873 St-Laurent
Le Depanneur Café, 206 Bernard O (admittedly I've only ever walked past this place but it looks adorable)

posted by loiseau to MetaFilter gatherings at 4:04 AM (47 comments total)

It's about time.
I'm in.
Casa del Popolo sounds good, although the music can be very loud.
Bar-bar 4670 St-Denis could be great too.
A Thursday or Friday around 5:30pm?
posted by bru at 8:04 AM on February 2

Depending on when it is, I'd be interested. Thursday works better for me than Friday.
posted by fermezporte at 8:55 AM on February 2

I'd love to do this. Fridays are better for me than Thursdays (my knitting group meets every other Thursday, and I don't like to miss it.)
posted by dipping_sauce at 1:16 PM on February 2

I'm in. I'm a big fan of Casa. He can see the greatest shows there, up front and intimate. They also make spectacular healthy sandwiches.

It is not the right place for this. It's going to be loud and crowded.

Bar-bar has the advantage of being nearby and Metro, although I will admit to being curious about Le Depanneur Café.

Fridays is best for me, and Thursday work as well.
posted by gmarceau at 11:21 AM on February 3

Okay, maybe I'll add a thread so it's in the sidebar, plus mefimail some of the folks in my proximity widget. I'm going to propose Friday the 29th to give lots of advance notice. Does that sound alright or is it insanely far away?
posted by loiseau at 4:13 AM on February 5

Okay, I sent some Mefimail -- apologies if I hit anyone twice or anyone who's already posted in the thread!
posted by loiseau at 4:19 AM on February 5

Friday the 29th is a date so strange and rare it must be the right one.
posted by bru at 7:48 AM on February 5

Put me down in the maybe pile; I'll have a better idea as the 29th approaches. I messed up my back de-icing a few driveways (see what being neighbourly gets you?) from those ~4" of solid ice that accumulated from the last storm... so if it gets re-aggravated before then, I won't be in a very meet-up-y state.
posted by CKmtl at 12:01 PM on February 5

Ah, I'll be in New York then! Sad, but if there are any events going around town that people think are cool, I'd be interested in seeing them. And, of course, any other meetups. I'll keep my eye on this thread in any case!
posted by 235w103 at 2:17 PM on February 5

I'm in! You got me just in time as I'll be leaving the province next month. I'm sure I can get marquis and some others to come along as well.
posted by furtive at 5:35 PM on February 5

Okay -- I'll go ahead and post the date for the 29th! It seems far but it's only 3 weeks.
posted by loiseau at 10:29 PM on February 5

Oh, and please do discuss the venue.
posted by loiseau at 10:29 PM on February 5

Friday the 29th looks good for me and I'll do my best to show up. I've had a pleasant experience at bar-bar for a previous (non-mefi) meetup.
posted by racingjs at 8:47 AM on February 6

I'd never heard of it until this thread -- haven't been able to find a website for them either. (The name doesn't help.) What's it like?
posted by loiseau at 8:52 AM on February 6

Darn, this could have been my first meet up but I'm out of town! Sorry to miss it!!
posted by Salamandrous at 11:09 AM on February 6

29th sounds good.
posted by PowerCat at 2:41 PM on February 6

What's it like?

I was walking on the other side of the street this afternoon and saw that the name was "Le Barbare" so I took a pic, and then thought "What the heck!", crossed the street and asked permission to take a few more snapshots.
posted by bru at 2:56 PM on February 6

It would be a bit of a tragedy if poutine didn't make an appearance in the first successful Montreal meet-up to include digital photography. The Flickr set would inspire awe and jealousy among those who have been bitten by the cheesy beast but are unable to get a good fix, and either horrify or convert those who haven't.
posted by CKmtl at 7:26 PM on February 6

I can probably make it on the 29th. Look at me, coming out of my cave!
posted by exquisite_deluxe at 9:50 PM on February 6

bru: What's it like?

I was walking on the other side of the street this afternoon and saw that the name was "Le Barbare" so I took a pic, and then thought "What the heck!", crossed the street and asked permission to take a few more snapshots.

Good job on shooting the menu -- if I had my druthers every restaurant would have their menu online.

This is a good point though:

CKmtl: It would be a bit of a tragedy if poutine didn't make an appearance in the first successful Montreal meet-up to include digital photography. The Flickr set would inspire awe and jealousy among those who have been bitten by the cheesy beast but are unable to get a good fix, and either horrify or convert those who haven't.

True. It would also stifle comparisons to "disco fries" or what have you. Plus, any occasion where eating poutine is considered a necessity and a public service is good by me.

I have heard much praise of Mont-Royal Hot Dog, which by my calculations is quite close to le Barbare...
posted by loiseau at 8:28 AM on February 7

I'd consider coming, but I want to pre-emptively opt out of any photos being taken.
posted by zadcat at 9:32 AM on February 7

I want to pre-emptively opt out of any photos being taken.
If you take the photos: solved.
posted by bru at 8:40 AM on February 8

Can I come too ? I'm definitely open on the 29th. I just moved to Montréal so any of the mentioned venues is fine with me since I barely know the city, I'd be hard pressed to come up with any suggestion.
posted by McSly at 9:34 AM on February 8

I have a counter-proposal. The evening of March 1 is the Nuit Blanche. It might be fun to get together and go to a few galleries or stroll one of the museums, instead of just sitting around a bar.

Or, we could meet on February 24 instead and do the subterranean 5-km walk – you only need to register if you plan to run the course.

McSly: Welcome to Montreal. Please note that the name Montreal does not take an accent if you're writing in English.
posted by zadcat at 2:47 PM on February 8

29th is good
posted by gmarceau at 3:01 PM on February 8

...our internationally-renowned Montreal good looks...

I'll see what my stylist can do about this.
posted by racingjs at 3:20 PM on February 8

zadcat: "McSly: Welcome to Montreal. Please note that the name Montreal does not take an accent if you're writing in English."

Thank you, I like the city a lot, well except the snow (seriously, how much snow can you get in just one place ?) The night of March 1st is fine for me as well, but not the 24th I won't be in Montreal (<-- See, no accent, I' m learning).
posted by McSly at 3:42 PM on February 8

Hmm... The Biodome at night sounds interesting, but I'm not sure if it'll be as interesting as it sounds, y'know? If it's too kid-oriented, etc.

except the snow (seriously, how much snow can you get in just one place?)

The snow is orders of magnitude better than what came down from the skies 10 years ago.
posted by CKmtl at 6:01 PM on February 8

I'm not sure if I'll be able to make it on the 29th, but I'm definitely going to try!
posted by mikel at 5:18 AM on February 9

Bar-bar (Barbare?) seems like a good meetup spot. I've been there once during the day - it's pretty chill. I would probably be able to make it around 6:30.
posted by exquisite_deluxe at 4:35 PM on February 9

Feb 29th casa, bar bar, both good options. See ya'll then!
posted by tingting at 2:49 PM on February 10

So what's the plan, then?
posted by PowerCat at 8:14 AM on February 25

I can be there at 18:00 (Sorry, 6:00 PM)
posted by racingjs at 6:37 PM on February 26

We are now just a few centimetres from matching our snowfall record...

18:00 at Barbare, then? 4670 St-Denis, a block or so above Mont-Royal.
posted by loiseau at 9:17 PM on February 26

Perfect, Barbare, 6 pm, that's a date!
With Map, if you need one.
posted by McSly at 12:10 PM on February 27

My grandfather, a maker of violins and pierogies passed away yesterday. I'm afraid I'll be in Edmonton on the 29th. Sorry I couldn't make it. Give me a shout-out, I was looking forward to meeting loiseau.
posted by furtive at 5:23 PM on February 27

I'm a new MeFi and live in Sherbrooke (the town, not the street) so I won't be able to make it for 18h00 for sure. I'll keep looking for meetups, though, and try to make the next one...
posted by Shepherd at 10:06 AM on February 28

I'm going to have to pass on this one. Feeling like I'm coming down with the flu or something, and I don't want to be the epidemiological Patient 0 for a meetup outbreak. Maybe next time.

I'm looking forward to the pictures though.
posted by CKmtl at 5:03 PM on February 28

I'll be there around 5:30 with a Mefi logo on the table.

It's a 3mn walk from métro Laurier, St-Joseph exit, just South of Gilford.
posted by bru at 7:41 PM on February 28

I'll be there around 6:30! See y'all soon!
posted by exquisite_deluxe at 9:02 AM on February 29

furtive: My grandfather, a maker of violins and pierogies passed away yesterday. I'm afraid I'll be in Edmonton on the 29th. Sorry I couldn't make it. Give me a shout-out, I was looking forward to meeting loiseau.

Furtive, I'm so sorry about your grandpa.

Don't worry, you'll get a chance to punch me in the face for the stupid things I've said at the next meetup.
posted by loiseau at 10:53 AM on February 29

Damn - I don't think I'm going to be able to make it. I'm still going to try, but we have some last-minute unanticipated houseguests that have arrived in town...
posted by mikel at 1:30 PM on February 29

Thanks to everyone who showed up (6!), I had a great evening.
posted by racingjs at 6:29 AM on March 1

It was great meeting a half dozen of y'all! I'll try to get some pics up once my internet stops being stubbornly slow.
posted by exquisite_deluxe at 11:41 AM on March 1

Couple of photos up.
posted by zadcat at 12:55 PM on March 1

It was delightful to meet you all!
posted by loiseau at 1:29 PM on March 1

That was fun.

Everybody looked exactly like their Mefi name. :-)

Thanks for the pictures.
posted by bru at 7:44 PM on March 1