NYC meetup anyone?

October 15, 2009 11:26 PM

Hello New York! My boyfriend and I are coming to visit October 24-28. I had so much fun meeting you last time I was there that I want to do it again!

Sunday the 25th and Monday the 26th work best for me, but I could probably swing Tuesday the 27th too. I'm staying in Manhattan and would prefer a venue there, somewhere that's easily public transit accessible. If the venue serves food, even better!

posted by SisterHavana to MetaFilter Gatherings at 11:26 PM (63 comments total)

Hello SisterHavana! New York will be glad to meet you, too! After our last couple of boozy drinkfests, I'd kind of enjoy a Sunday mid-afternoon meetup, maybe at a good cheap restaurant that can accommodate lots of folks and isn't Katz's. Anyone have any ideas?

(And, SisterHavana, if you were planning on a boozy drinkfest, feel free to shoot this idea down.)
posted by ocherdraco at 6:51 AM on October 16, 2009

Fingers crossed I will be down there for interviews.
posted by Eideteker at 7:10 AM on October 16, 2009

If you will be down here for interviews does that mean you might be moving back here at some point? Or would these interviews be for something up in Boston?
posted by ocherdraco at 7:45 AM on October 16, 2009

I'll be in New York the evenings of 25 and 26 October too. And the whole next weekend. I wouldn't mind a boozy drinkfest myself.
posted by grouse at 8:18 AM on October 16, 2009

(By the next weekend I mean the Halloween weekend after that.)
posted by grouse at 8:27 AM on October 16, 2009

Aww man. I'll be there that weekend, but there's no way I can squeeze in a meetup. Last NYC meetup I went to was a blast.
posted by eyeballkid at 9:26 AM on October 16, 2009

If you will be down here for interviews does that mean you might be moving back here at some point?

I will be moving back to NYC at some point.* It's just a question of how soon. But yes, I'm looking at job prospects in the city so nice they named it twice.

* Unless, you know, I'm hit by a train or something.
posted by Eideteker at 9:39 AM on October 16, 2009

I live in NJ, so I only make it to weekend meetups that don't keep me out late on a work night. Sunday afternoon could be done.
posted by Karmakaze at 10:02 AM on October 16, 2009

Shoot, I'm out of town that weekend....ah well.
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 10:04 AM on October 16, 2009

Oh, in case I wasn't clear, my vote would be for Saturday night, since s.h. won't be in town for Friday night.
posted by Eideteker at 10:19 AM on October 16, 2009

I'll be out of town too :( Sorry to miss you!
posted by Salamandrous at 11:05 AM on October 16, 2009

Most likely will be in, but everything depends on price for me because it's just before a payday.
posted by TrishaLynn at 5:27 AM on October 18, 2009

Probably! Monday the 26th works better for me.
posted by rmless at 9:29 AM on October 18, 2009

SisterHavana, want to jump in with your thoughts at this point? We've got people who are free on practically every day of your stay, and some folks who want a coffee-shop type meetup, and some who want a beery meetup. What do you prefer?
posted by ocherdraco at 9:50 AM on October 18, 2009

Sunday or Monday work best for me. I'm partial to a non beery meetup, since my boyfriend and I aren't really drinkers, but as long as there's food offered we're good. : )
posted by SisterHavana at 10:18 AM on October 18, 2009

ETA: I have brunch reservations for Sunday late morning so let's say Monday evening?
posted by SisterHavana at 11:48 AM on October 18, 2009

Okay, let's say Monday the 26th at 7:00 pm.

Anyone have objections to the Galway Hooker? They have both beer and food, and we can get a room to ourselves.
posted by ocherdraco at 5:29 PM on October 18, 2009

I'm cool with that. Looks like there are many tasty options on the menu. Which location, Midtown or Downtown? Midtown is closer to where we are staying but either should work for me.
posted by SisterHavana at 6:04 PM on October 18, 2009

(Oops. Looks like I linked this on the calendar after it was linked. Feel free to remove the repeat! ; ) )
posted by SisterHavana at 6:06 PM on October 18, 2009

Midtown (I didn't know there was a downtown location).
posted by ocherdraco at 6:32 PM on October 18, 2009

You guys always do these things on the very worst weekends for me.

Also, as an aside, I've seen two different people browsing metafilter in coffee shops in my neighborhood in the last week (Morgan L stop). I would have tried to strike up conversation, but neither appeared to be signed in (didn't want to peek too much, as that is creepy).
posted by Damn That Television at 11:15 AM on October 19, 2009

I'm in, as far as I know.
posted by Jon_Evil at 2:14 PM on October 19, 2009

It is likely that I will be there.
posted by grouse at 3:39 PM on October 19, 2009 [1 favorite]

Oh, that's right across from my midwife's offices.

Um, yeah. Hey, I'm about 50% likely at the moment.
posted by gaspode at 7:30 PM on October 19, 2009

You guys always do these things on the very worst weekends for me. (Damn That Television)

There's a solution to that, you know: call a meetup yourself!
posted by ocherdraco at 8:41 PM on October 19, 2009 [2 favorites]

I've reserved a room for us at the Galway Hooker, which is on 36th between Fifth and Madison, at 7pm on Monday the 26th.
posted by ocherdraco at 5:00 PM on October 20, 2009

Oh, boo on Monday. Anyone want to get together on the weekend? If you feel self-conscious about replying here and hijacking the thread, MeFiMail me!

Heading down to NYC tomorrow morning for an afternoon interview. Wish me luck! I'll be there til Sunday, possibly Monday afternoon.
posted by Eideteker at 6:13 AM on October 21, 2009

I might be free Sunday night; let me know what's happening.
posted by grouse at 8:07 AM on October 21, 2009

Wish I could be there, have fun!
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 4:50 PM on October 21, 2009 [1 favorite]

If anyone's interested, I should be in Morningside Heights this evening (around 8pm). E-mail or MeFiMail and I'll let you know where when I know!
posted by Eideteker at 1:37 PM on October 22, 2009

Oh, that's right across from my midwife's offices.

Um, yeah. Hey, I'm about 50% likely at the moment.

Are you trying to tell us something, gaspode?
posted by jason's_planet at 2:08 PM on October 22, 2009

Oooh, Monday, I can make it! Good, I was starting to get Metafilter meetup withdrawal.
posted by Salamandrous at 2:42 PM on October 22, 2009

Ok, I picked a place out of a hat. Since I like to have food and am not a huge drinker, I made a res for 8-10 people at the Bowery Bar and Grill. The reservation is for 7pm, and it's under my name (Nat). I figure after food, we can hang around at their bar or wander off to someplace else better. I'd appreciate at least an informal headcount (mefimailing me is fine). If you think you're going to be late (or heck, can't make it that late and want to meetup earlier) and you want my number, also MeFiMail me.

Don't stress, though. I'd rather have you come than freak out. We can always make room for more.
posted by Eideteker at 4:15 PM on October 24, 2009

I'm sorry to say, but I'm out because I'm limping into a paycheck. :(
posted by TrishaLynn at 4:59 PM on October 24, 2009

I don't understand which night is which place. Which night/place is grouse coming?
posted by StickyCarpet at 6:50 PM on October 24, 2009

Oh jeebus. Bowery Bar and Grill is Sunday at 7pm.
posted by Eideteker at 7:21 PM on October 24, 2009

Awesome. I was dying for something to do this evening (my laptop power supply broke) so I will surely be at the Bowery meet tonight for some tasty eats. I'm not sure about the monday meetup, boozy drinkfests have been getting the best of me lately (more like the worst) so I haven't decided yet, but I may go and just encourage everyone else to get wasted while I drink wine spritzers.
posted by fuq at 9:42 AM on October 25, 2009

Unfortunately I probably won't be able to make it tonight. I should be able to tell you tomorrow about tomorrow. If that doesn't work out, maybe we could get together next weekend in addition, if anyone is keen on going out again or just had to miss this weekend's festivities.
posted by grouse at 11:30 AM on October 25, 2009

I might show up for a bit tonight.
posted by Optimus Chyme at 2:38 PM on October 25, 2009

I'm sorry but I can't make it anymore tomorrow :(
posted by rmless at 8:21 PM on October 25, 2009

That was fun! Thanks, katz und kittenz; totally needed that.
posted by Eideteker at 11:53 PM on October 25, 2009

All right! One mini-meetup down, one normal size meetup to go! See y'all tonight at the Galway Hooker.
posted by ocherdraco at 5:29 AM on October 26, 2009

Just saw this on the sidebar & if I'm parsing things successfully, tonight is still on, yes? I'll try to stop by.
posted by yarrow at 9:08 AM on October 26, 2009

Yes, 7pm tonight at the Galway Hooker (map: 7 East 36th Street, between Fifth and Madison).

See y'all there!
posted by ocherdraco at 9:40 AM on October 26, 2009

I'm sick :( Wish I could make it.
posted by gaspode at 9:48 AM on October 26, 2009

Um, I'm super late to this but I will be there
posted by scrutiny at 1:39 PM on October 26, 2009

Not for dinner though, so don't worry about that headcount - I'll have already had some free food and can hang at the bar.

Unless for some reason you need more people at the table. I like to think I make things easier
posted by scrutiny at 1:40 PM on October 26, 2009

ok, so now I realize there is no headcount. See what happens when I'm not here for the whole thing.

Geez.
posted by scrutiny at 1:43 PM on October 26, 2009

Ugh, exhausted with scratchy throat, will sit this one out.
posted by yarrow at 3:05 PM on October 26, 2009

i'll probably be there by eight.
posted by jason's_planet at 3:29 PM on October 26, 2009

We're in the lounge area in the back of the first floor.
posted by ocherdraco at 4:02 PM on October 26, 2009

Discretion is the better part of valour! That's why I had to leave so early (now). :( You all are awesome, thank you!
posted by Salamandrous at 6:42 PM on October 26, 2009

well, that was fun. also the earliest-ending meetup i've ever attended.
posted by Jon_Evil at 8:05 PM on October 26, 2009

The fact that it's Monday probably has something to do with that.

It was fun, yay!
posted by ocherdraco at 9:16 PM on October 26, 2009

Nice to meet some of you guys and see others of you again!

Now where are those photos?
posted by grouse at 6:58 AM on October 27, 2009

Oh yeah, and this from one of our discussions last night:

Metafilter: An epic struggle between desire and disgust.
posted by ocherdraco at 10:35 AM on October 27, 2009 [1 favorite]

Yay not getting embarassingly drunk at a meetup for once!
posted by scrutiny at 10:55 AM on October 27, 2009

I had a great time. It was nice to meet SisterHavana, her husband and their friends, and to see grouse again.

And here are the photos. I promise that the next set will be better.
posted by jason's_planet at 12:23 PM on October 27, 2009 [1 favorite]

Thanks for posting them, Jason!
posted by ocherdraco at 1:00 PM on October 27, 2009

That was fun! I just flashed back to a conversation about capitalism with kathrineg and am wincing. Why must I bring up the working man's plight after a mere 3 drinks? Anyways, it was great seeing everyone!
posted by zoomorphic at 1:04 PM on October 27, 2009

You're welcome!
posted by jason's_planet at 3:01 PM on October 27, 2009

Back home in Chicago. I had a great time meeting everyone, and David (my boyfriend) enjoyed himself too. : )
posted by SisterHavana at 7:29 PM on October 28, 2009

Why must I bring up the working man's plight after a mere 3 drinks?

I suspect that that's not the worst behavior the Galway Hooker has seen after three drinks.
posted by jason's_planet at 8:59 AM on October 29, 2009