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It's been way too many years since the last one. Is there any interest in a meet up in the city again? Any of the Buffalo crowd interested in coming down for it?
Dates are what they are cause Satsuki is going to be in the area then. If anyone is still in touch with Burg or Ramon can you hit them up see if they would be down.
Alligator Bar and Barcade were really popular in the past, along with that super tiny shithole in the wall Ramon loved. Thoughts on going back there or some place else?
Thanks for making the thread!!!!
I'll be in town from the night of the 6th through the 11th. I am completely open schedule-wise right now, so any night is fine.
I could possibly do this. Weekends are best, so the 6th would be my vote.
Nice! That's 3 of us and yeah the 6th works for me too.
That's totally perfect! I'm staying on East 25th street - but obviously I don't mind taking a cab to wherever. Or the subway! i've never taken the subway before! There are so many new things to learn.
I'm down for any day. Don't care. Bring it on. Last thing I did that was even close to this was watching Dole get on top of a human pyramid at the Guitar Wolf concert and meeting Josh afterwards. Too long overdue.
Barcade is 6th Ave and 24th, but SUPERIOR Barcade is on St. Mark's Place in the Village. We could also do something stupid for food. I know WAY too many dumb places that serve ridiculous grub now. Name your poison and I'll have suggestions.
...but I may just try to lure everybody to Hill Country BBQ or Chicken regardless!
Hill Country BBQ is so fucking legit. Their brisket is worth murdering over.
Don't I fucking know it. And keep your fucking collard greens unless it's Hill Country's bacon-slathered masterpiece.
Hell, I'd even go for the HC fried chicken. Or some Tres fuckin' Carnes. You guys want a Pork Belly Burrito? Pray that it's the smoke of the week!
It's not a real get together without the upstate crew.
(Who's going to pay for everyone's lunch?!)
I'm going to be in Florida with my folks. :(
You mean you WERE going to be in Florida with your folks, right?
...right?
awwww megabummer :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowutopia
I know I'm a broken record here, but I will eat anything or drink anything! I am not strictly vegetarian or anything like that, and I trust that NYC locals will be able to choose the best of the best.
Also, pinball? Big Jenga?
...TNL Karaoke?
Thiefsilver made the same claim, and proved it. But will you fuck a fence?Quote:
Originally Posted by Satsuki
I'm in. Let's do this.
Good times.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaoofNee
This is Razor. Josh really should change his password.
From March 9-13 I'll be in Anaheim for work. So yeah, you're gonna miss me for that get-together.
I may be able to do dinner with Sats that Sunday or during the week, but I won't get blitz hammered or do drugs.
Old man up in here.
We're going to try for the 6th dude so you can still make it.
Razor never really was on the same level as Lemmy.
What is your budget?Quote:
Originally Posted by Satsuki
Razor!!!! We're doing Sunday the 6th! come!
and budget wise? I mean I don't really want to spend like $100 a plate on fancy steak but anything averaged price is fine? I mean I'm from NorCal so I'm used to everything being expensive. When I was in Chicago I was SHOCKED to see places sold sandwiches for $4. I haven't seen a $4 sandwich in CA since the 90s.
Oh yes.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChaoofNee
Same here. And my wife is a lightweight so she can't even get blitzed for me. But I do enjoy fucking with people who go hard. OH: That's what Josh gets for making his password "hello kitty 123" btw.Quote:
Originally Posted by Josh
Is there a time after which people are free? That would determine the time I hop on Metro North.Quote:
Originally Posted by Satsuki
My password is the same since I know you're too proud to log in to your own account when you need to check on this place.
If we could do late afternoon/early evening I'd be cool with that - my flight has been delayed twice already and I'm assuming they are going to delay it more so I want to make sure I won't miss anything!Quote:
Originally Posted by Calliander
So then how does grabbing dinner somewhere (like Hill Country BBQ) or even something like Ippudo Westside (amazing ramen) sound and then we'll grab drinks somewhere else afterwards? If we do Ippudo we should probably meet there at like 430 - 5 because that place gets PACKED fast. If we do somewhere else we can do later.
That general time sounds fine!!! I'll obviously be in touch if something weird is delayed weather wise. I am totally cool with BBQ or ramen, either!
I hate to talk up food cause everyone's tastes are different, but it is really fucking good BBQ and really fucking good ramen. I think Hill COuntry BBQ is also a bar kind of joint.
Anyone who's going have a preference either way?
I like Fette Sau but I've never been to Hill Country.
I wouldn't say Hill Country is a bar, but it serves beer and liquor. Mainly Shiner beers.
Besides, it's NYC. There's three bars on that block anyway.
Someone bring a gun. Pass it around near the end. See how things go.
Reading the thread, is there a meet up or is Shin taking sats on a date?
:( don't be mean this is going to be fun! Shin is being a very excellent organizer. I'm really stupidly excited to see everyone!
Jealousy is such an ugly thing.
Several people have RSVPd too. No need to get bitchy.
I think we're a little too old for most of the shit we still put each other through.
You are once you start thinking that way.
My dad trolls me and my sisters about as hard as doc. You're as old as you want to be. Well outside of health and financial issues.
This isn't really the thread though.
I hope more people are still able to come too. What about Anthony, where's he at?
Swimming through his gold coin vault.
Since Coury took off someone had to step up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Satsuki
Speaking of Coury it's probably way too short of notice to try and get him to come back for a weekend. Also someone who has Anthony on facebook let him know. I know he doesn't come here often so he might not see the thread.
Anthony says he's coming for sure!!!
I'm down, so we are trying to keep this east villagey? I mean I know some rock and roll joints there, I'm trying to think of somewhere that would be good for tnl.... I'll report back if anything jumps to mind. I think ippudo probably isn't as good as some of the stuff you get on the west coast, maybe one of the classic pizza joints? But yeah I'll be there. I can prolly house one person for a night if they want to hit me up early about it.
Edit: And Ramon is a giant liar, he will go as HARD as anyone else if it's in front of him. Bonus points for any alcohol he considers snobby.
I don't think we were trying to keep it East Villagey or anything like that. I was just thinking of good places that were mostly easy to get to, specially for people from out of town who won't know the subway and shit.
We have time so anyone who knows good places definitely suggest them. I'm not in the city anywheres near as much as I used to be so I'm a little out of touch with what's awesome.
Many people come to Williamsburg to check out Bedford Ave., but the place is full of stuffy suits and try-hard kids who think just being their makes them cool. The place has no heart anymore so I mostly avoid it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shin Johnpv
Bushwick is sorta the same, but it still has some interesting dives and art spots. There's good food and spacious bars to spend time in.
Aside from my weekly stopover at my favorite EV bar, I don't visit Manhattan as much as before solely because it's pretty lame. Bros have taken over the whole area and they aren't fun company.
That said, I'd rather do a large meet-up at a bar first before heading anywhere to eat. Showing up with a big ass group to a restaurant doesn't always guarantee service. If you're all gonna want to stick in Manhattan, I suggest Dropoff Service or Phoenix Bar, both in Alphabet City. If Brooklyn, Alaska is roomy and so is the Levee. There are bars around the Atlantic-Barclays Center stop but they are pretty fancy and are priced as such.
If we do Hell's Kitchen there's always Rudy's. There aren't many other fun bars in the area, but there are lots of restaurants. If it's early on Sunday (like 11-12) we could go to Calle Ocho and take part of their bottomless sangria brunch.
But those are just some suggestions. I'm out of the loop with "fun" places to go. I drink at dive bars.
Well, I'd tend to agree with the bar then food thing, but I know I (and probably anyone else who travelled) is going to be totally starving and I'm not gonna drink before I eat, haha. So food first would be preferred with me - also I'm assuming there's going to be a few people who cant make it to the bar afterward due to work/family/etc.
I am a little concerned about the space issues (something tells me the ramen place may not be able to handle an influx of 10+ people suddenly if the ramen places there are anything like they are here in CA) but that BBQ place looks pretty spacious? I'm only looking at these online though so correct me if I'm wrong. Or we could always call ahead closer to the date and make reservations, that way we'll have a better head count.
I can't even check into my hostel until noon, so it needs to be later in the afternoon/early evening. I am not as young as I used to be and need time to adjust and freshen up and shit, lol.
Also - are you coming???????
Manhattan still has great restaurants and broadway which is increasingly disney, but all the interesting shit is pretty much in the outer boroughs. I like some spots in Manhattan but they are centered around food and the mercury lounge.
Your mom's coming.
Yeah depending on how many people we are changes the venue. The BBQ place has a shit ton of space and could easily accommodate us as a larger group. I know I'm going to have to work the next day and have a long ass commute from the city so I won't be one of the ones hanging out till midnight or later any more.
That's what I figured! I know a few people probably won't be able to go nuts (and I have no idea if I can even handle going out after midnight because I'm a terrible lightweight????) haha! I guess I'll find out.
I'm sure a few more people will hop on or off the date as it gets closer to March 6th, so perhaps we can revisit the particulars of the restaurant in a week or two, and make reservations if needed. Not gonna lie tho, the BBQ place is within walking distance from where I'm staying, and I haven't figured out the subway 100% yet so there's that. But obviously I realize a lot of other people are traveling too! I really don't mind if a place is semi lame, because I'm just excited to meet everyone.
Also, Ramon, I added you on Facebook to make potential updates and stuff a little easier.
Subway is so damn easy.
Josh is absolutely right about Manhattan being all bro'd up. It's depressing. Cool spots are usually cool despite them, not because of lack of them. That's sadly impossible.
I figured it was pretty easy!
I talked to Ramon on the phone and he was making me laugh so hard that I was crying! I'm going to have a lot of fun there.
You will use the L train like 70% of the time I would guess.
I told her just to rent out your couch instead. East 25th is balls, anyway. Figured she'd like Bushwick way more than Bro Central. That area is so bro I don't even remember the neighborhood's name since I NEVER go there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Anthony
Either way, I'm always up for a bar. If it's going to be late when you arrive, I might only have an hour or two to hang out as I wake up at 5 a.m. on Mondays. I'm sure we'll figure it out.
Any chance of a FB event?
I'm crazy busy at work today otherwise I would, but I can do it tomorrow. Just pm your real name if I don't have you on facebook. I'm on the TNL board there so I'll try to find some people that way.
I made a Facebook event and I added everyone whose name I knew, so I'm sure people are missing. Either let me know your name or if some one knows them add them. Like Ramon I don't know why but you're not on my facebook.
I invited Ramon!
Advo got me. Who in TNL is the person I just friended? I'm so bad with the names. Lol.
I posted in the FB event but in case anyone here isn't using that:
I'll be heading into the city around noon. Going to hit up McSorley's then check out a place Ramon recommended. I'll be pulling the old man excuse after dinner.
If anyone will be around after noon feel free to let me know. I'm open to suggestions!
I will try my absolute hardest to actually be ready before 5:30 because i know we have a few old men who gotta tap out early.
I can probably be in early. I've been wanting to go to McSorely's for a while now. Usually I'm around the block at Barcade!
I'll be around for sure, let me know. And someone try to get burg out.
I TRIED AND HES BEING EVASIVE
TRY HARDERQuote:
Originally Posted by Satsuki
I will post in the FB event where I am so people can meet up with me.
Just a reminder that this is ONE FREAKIN WEEK AWAY! AAAA!
Are you excited? I'm excited.
IM SO EXCITED!
I don't think she's excited.
She's about to lose control and I think she likes it Oooooh yeah!
Work willing, I'll be there from Friday till early tuesday.
Doc was going to go but he isn't answering his email or phone, so who knows.
yooooo Doc, you coming or what!!
THIS IS LIKE 4 DAYS AWAY!!!! omg. OMG!
http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploa...shyched-hq.gif
some places I went to while going to Ghostbusters HQ
http://videogamesnewyork.com/
202 E 6th St,
New York, NY 10003
(holy crap, you can go in the store with google)
Store was cool. Kind of disorganized and over priced but I was expecting that. Got Road Avenger, World Advanced Daisenryaku: some other PS1 tank game for 27.
next
https://www.toytokyo.com/
91 2nd Ave,
New York, NY 10003
They had a large assortment of Godzilla toys. I picked up some small keychains for friends back home. Very fair competitive prices for Pop! funko vinyls if you're into that.
Rinvington Guitars
73 E 4th St
New York, NY 10003
Great selection on vintage guitars and amps, max price on everything. This store was probably not intended for me (or most Americans, probably). I suspect they are targeting foreign tourist that are already accustomed to paying a premium for vintage US guitars. Or for someone recording that needs a replacement today.
The firehouse was kind of a bust. They had it covered for renovations. Google says they are renovating it so it can hold heavy fire trucks.
All of the NYC games stores are crazy overpriced. Did you hit any of the great restaurants in the Village during guitar time?
Not really. I haven't actually eaten a lot.
I'll be in the city by about 4 tomorrow. Who's going to be around that early?
I've been to Rivington Guitars, agreed on all counts.
Check out 30th Street Guitars between 7th and 8th on 30th if you want a more down-to-earth selection.
This place has some rad off the wall stuff. Not sure where it is in relation to you.
http://www.boutiquepedalnyc.us
They appear to be online only.
Please go play the baritone jazzmaster at Brooklyn guitar center and tell me if its filthy.
Anybody I'm the area not in attendance is a jerk.
Except me. I get a pass.
Nope
No one gets a pass!!!! No, seriously though, that was a blast. I could not have asked for a more enjoyable first night in nyc.
The choice of food was pretty good. I was expecting not good things because city bbq. But it was actually really good. They did a good job with the meat. And they kind of road a line between the different styles. If I had to point at one thing, I'd say that their use of fresh pepper is a stand out element.
It was a bit pricey, but I suppose that is expected with how large their floor space and staff were.
Yeah, Hill Country loves their pepper. If they had Beef Ribs going, you would have REALLY tasted it.
Why don't we do this shit more often?
Because rampant fronting! Nah, seriously, if I lived here I'd be hitting you mofos up every month ;(
Yeah it was fun. Sorry I couldn't stay longer. We should try not to wait like 6 years to do it again.
Yeah we definitely need to do another one soon. It was a damn good time.
I still have a pocket full of tokens. Stupid social interaction ruined my nerd isolation!
When my wife didn't look so good and I decided I wasn't going to leave her home alone she was like, "When was the last time you hung around with these people?" When I explained that some of us got together at the San Diego Zoo and a restaurant in L.A. in 08/09, and some I've never met she started crying.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frogacuda
I told her she should have not slipped on ice and broken her elbow, though, and that cheered her up.
Did anyone take pictures?
Just the one!
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...d143d52b2f.jpg
That pic is so if Ramon goes missing, we can find him later, lol. We didn't get many pictures because we're all dorks with mega super phones with crazy cameras that we forget to take pics with.
I have, like, 7 pictures of Ramon and he's making that face in all of them.
probably the same shirt too
Did barcade really switch to tokens? That's pretty lame. It happened in the last 9 months.
Looks like a good time. Ramon is a cool dude in real life. :D
I used quarters. I don't know what the change machines dispensed though, I just happen to have a couple bucks worth of quarters on me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowutopia
Is that burg in the middle?