Triangle 15th Anniversary Meetup
posted June 25, 2014 12:34 PM   RSS | iCal | +googleCal

Tue July 15 at 7:00 PM, The Remedy Diner
137 East Hargett Street, Raleigh, NC, USA (Map & Directions)
Hey, it's been too long, and we should celebrate the big 1-5 in style. I'm thinking dinner somewhere and then casual drinks nearby for people who want to join up after dinner. I'm suggesting Raleigh because that's closest to me, but we could certainly do it elsewhere in the Triangle if that works better for people.
I'm confirming the details we talked about in the thread. Hope to see everyone there!
posted by Rock Steady to Meetup (62 comments total)

Oh, as for date, I think Monday the 14th (the actual anniversary of MetaFilter) would be ideal, but it could be moved to another day.
posted by Rock Steady at 12:35 PM on June 25, 2014


Even though Monday might be ideally symbolic, a lot of restaurants are closed then.

I assume we're talking about July 14...
posted by ardgedee at 4:22 AM on June 26, 2014


Oh fun! I am in! Thank you for initiating.
posted by aka burlap at 6:09 AM on June 26, 2014


Raleigh is pretty close to where I work now, so I'm cool with having a weekday Monday IRL dinner event. Any locations you had in mind?
posted by oceanjesse at 6:48 AM on June 26, 2014


Yes, I was thinking Monday the 14th, but it could certainly be moved if we settle on a venue that is closed. Any suggestions? There was some talk of an Indian place in Cary at the last meetup I was at, if I remember correctly...
posted by Rock Steady at 6:57 AM on June 26, 2014 [1 favorite]


There has also been interest in The Remedy. Lately I've been looking to try Centro, but I know nothing really about it.

For drinks, I've been wanting to try Foundation forever.
posted by Rock Steady at 7:02 AM on June 26, 2014


Hooray, meetup! Monday would be fine for me, too. Though I'd prefer if it started after 6:30, just for timing issues.
posted by Maecenas at 7:09 AM on June 26, 2014


Starting after 6:30 would be better for me as well. I am interested in Remedy as well as Indian Cary.
posted by oceanjesse at 8:10 AM on June 26, 2014


Huzzah! Thanks for getting this ball rolling, and hopefully see all y'all soon.
posted by tarheelcoxn at 8:31 AM on June 26, 2014


Whoa, Remedy's menu looks great (and I am always grateful for vegetarian-friendly places--but let's be honest here, I'm totally ordering those pimiento fries).
posted by leesh at 10:04 AM on June 26, 2014


I like the Remedy, but is it still tiny? They had some outside seating in the back, but is it still itty bitty indoors? It's been some time since I've been there.
posted by Coatlicue at 10:10 AM on June 26, 2014


Yeah, it's small and they don't take reservations. However, I'm pretty frequently there around 6:30 during the week and it's usually pretty empty. If we get there and it's crowded, we could always go to one of the other dozens of places within walking distance.

If we have more than 8ish people who commit to attending, though, we probably would want to choose another venue.
posted by something something at 12:40 PM on June 26, 2014


The Indian place in Cary under discussion is Chef[s] of India. I've only had the lunch buffet but It's left me with good enough impressions to try their dinner menu some time. I usually patronize them for the Peruvian chicken menu served on the same premises (Bill-La's).

Chefs of India will be of more interests to people avoiding meat, Bill-La's to people avoiding gluten. Either are good options for those without dietary restrictions. It's confusing but it works.

I don't work in Cary any more so if the meetup's in Raleigh or Cary, location will be all the same to me. Scheduling dinner 6:30 or later will be useful mostly for avoiding the worst of rush hour on I-40.
posted by ardgedee at 4:08 PM on June 26, 2014


Well, let's say the official proposal is Remedy Diner, 7 pm Tuesday July 15th (They appear to be closed Mondays) just to put a target on the dartboard. I'm more than willing to change place, time, date, whatever if people have better ideas or scheduling conflicts. What say ye?
posted by Rock Steady at 7:28 PM on June 26, 2014


Seconded!
posted by Maecenas at 6:47 AM on June 27, 2014


I'll give it until this Tuesday for alternate proposals or alterations, then I'll confirm the details in the thread.
posted by Rock Steady at 3:11 PM on June 29, 2014


OK, I've officialized it. If folks aren't able to do dinner but still want to get together for drinks afterwards, I'll plan to head over to Foundation after dinner. Post in this thread or email me (in profile) if you think you might join me.
posted by Rock Steady at 6:59 AM on July 2, 2014


I was just at the Remedy tonight and asked if they could make a special exception to their reservation policy if we were expecting a biggish crowd and, not surprisingly, she said no. However, she said if we call a little before arrival they will try to hold a space for us; we'll just need to have everyone there to be seated. If y'all think that's a good idea I don't mind calling when I leave the house (~30 minutes before) to help us be assured of being seated together.

PS The nachos are sooo gooooood.
posted by something something at 6:15 PM on July 2, 2014 [1 favorite]


I think that's a great idea--thanks, something something!
posted by leesh at 6:44 PM on July 2, 2014


Just bumping this to the top of your Recent Activity. You may want to update your "Joining Us?" status if things have changed. I'm assuming not everyone on the Attending list will actually come (no offense, that's just how it goes for meetups), so we should be fine for getting a table, but if 10+ people do end up coming, we may have to hive off into multiple tables or try a secondary location.
posted by Rock Steady at 9:01 AM on July 14, 2014


Me and +1 are still planning on attending.
posted by oceanjesse at 9:57 AM on July 14, 2014


I'm planning on being there but my social anxiety and parking anxiety have both stopped me from attending other Mefitups in the past, so we will see if I can handle it. :)
posted by sockermom at 10:56 AM on July 14, 2014


I am probably /not/ coming, sorry, I'm covered in hives at the moment and am extraordinarily itchy and cranky.
posted by leesh at 11:14 AM on July 14, 2014


sockermom: I'm planning on being there but my social anxiety and parking anxiety have both stopped me from attending other Mefitups in the past, so we will see if I can handle it. :)

I can tell you that I was very anxious about my first MeFi Meetup as well, but the Triangle crowd is really cool and laid back. It's totally fine to just kind of sit at the table and listen for a while if you don't want to be part of the conversation.

As for parking, there are a bunch of easy options in the area. If you let me know where you will be coming from I can help walk you through the route.

And we will miss you leesh! Feel better!
posted by Rock Steady at 11:35 AM on July 14, 2014 [3 favorites]


Sorry to miss out -- I've been hoping for a Triangle meetup, as I am comparatively new to the area -- but we are getting a spur-of-the-moment visit from out-of-town relatives. Will look forward to the next opportunity. Have fun, y'all.
posted by GrammarMoses at 12:03 PM on July 14, 2014


Please come, sockermom! Everyone is so nice! And I was excited to see your name on the RSVP list, I hadn't realized you lived here. When I go to the Remedy I always park in the large parking deck just behind the restaurant, entering on Blount Street across from Marbles. It's $1/hr, I think, but free on weeknights after 7pm.

I was thinking we could head down the street to Tir Na Nog if there isn't room for all of us at Remedy. It's nearby and a good-sized place.
posted by something something at 1:39 PM on July 14, 2014 [2 favorites]


There is also a good amount of (non-parallel) on-street parking at the south end of Moore Square and a surface lot just south of that behind City Market, if parking garages are part of the anxiety.
posted by Rock Steady at 2:07 PM on July 14, 2014 [1 favorite]


Awesome! It's mostly about finding a spot and I also hate parking around traffic so a parking garage is perfect for me. I will be there.

something something I was excited to see you on the list too. I didn't know you lived here. :)
posted by sockermom at 2:59 PM on July 14, 2014 [1 favorite]


Yay! Husband has said I need not entertain said relatives, so I will instead come to the meetup. Will see you tomorrow at 7 at Remedy. Cheers.
posted by GrammarMoses at 3:12 PM on July 14, 2014 [1 favorite]


I've asked a friend if he wants to go. If he says yes, I will BE THERE! If he says no, I'll try to be there. I have an issue with getting places.
posted by Stewriffic at 6:27 PM on July 14, 2014 [2 favorites]


I'm still coming! Looking forward to seeing people I met last time and meeting the folks I haven't met before!
posted by aka burlap at 8:49 AM on July 15, 2014 [1 favorite]


I'll be there, too!
posted by Maecenas at 10:03 AM on July 15, 2014 [1 favorite]


Welp, my ass has to work tonight. Crapballs. We'll try to make the next meet-up.
posted by Coatlicue at 10:19 AM on July 15, 2014


Not sure I can make it after all. I have a new-cat situation rearing its head.
posted by Stewriffic at 11:27 AM on July 15, 2014


Flash flood warning out Durham way. Take it easy, y'all.
posted by ardgedee at 2:03 PM on July 15, 2014


Yeah, it's looking a little Ragnarok-ish here in Raleigh, too. Drive safely everyone.
posted by Rock Steady at 2:26 PM on July 15, 2014


I feel awful, but the rainstorm caught me and I'm not going to make it out tonight. I was really looking forward to this. Sorry, y'all.
posted by sockermom at 3:06 PM on July 15, 2014


Er, no, I mean the weather's fine. Come on down to sunny Oak Town, everybody!
posted by Rock Steady at 3:10 PM on July 15, 2014 [3 favorites]


Didn't we have a rainstorm last time we had a Raleigh meetup, too?
posted by research monkey at 3:26 PM on July 15, 2014


Yes, it poured when we went to Troy!

I just called and told them we're coming and she said they'll do their best to hold the front part of the restaurant open for us. They have my name (Molly) if any of you beat me there! I am headed out now.
posted by something something at 3:29 PM on July 15, 2014


Hey, I'm here and we do have a big table set aside up front. I had them set it for 8 for now, but we can add to it if need be.
posted by Rock Steady at 3:49 PM on July 15, 2014


Me and ardgedee and oceanjesse +1 are on I-40 right now headed toward Raleigh and traffic's moving slowly. So wait for us y'all!
posted by research monkey at 3:56 PM on July 15, 2014


Booo. Weather and related difficulties means I'm not going to make it after all. Sorry to miss it! I'll hope to make it to the next one. Have fun everybody!
posted by aka burlap at 4:02 PM on July 15, 2014


A roaring success. Thanks to all who ventured out; am looking forward to the next one!
posted by GrammarMoses at 7:05 PM on July 15, 2014 [2 favorites]


Yes, tons of fun. I liked Research Monkey's suggestion of a potluck meetup and I'm still thinking of how best to arrange a Great Triangle Biscuit Tour.
posted by Rock Steady at 7:03 AM on July 16, 2014 [1 favorite]


Great to see y'all!
posted by Maecenas at 7:25 AM on July 16, 2014


That was fun, and I am very interested in both the potluck as well as the biscuit tour.

I think the biscuit tour could work if we delegated biscuit gathering by geography, then convened at a central biscuit consumption location/base.
posted by oceanjesse at 8:39 AM on July 16, 2014 [2 favorites]


oceanjesse: I think the biscuit tour could work if we delegated biscuit gathering by geography, then convened at a central biscuit consumption location/base.

That's genius, and also sounds like the origin story for a biscuit-focused supervillain. "Yes, my little biscuitty minions, go forth and bring me the best biscuits from all the land! Once I have them gathered together here in my secret biscuit lair, I shall combine their buttery powers for eeveel! Bwah ha ha!"
posted by Rock Steady at 8:52 AM on July 16, 2014 [3 favorites]


We could call it the Gathering Of The Biscuits. Or maybe the Great Biscuit Engathering?
posted by Rock Steady at 8:55 AM on July 16, 2014


We could have a biscuit-off / brunch at our place! I say brunch because I think we want to consume biscuits as fresh as possible, and most of the biscuit candidates are only open for breakfast / lunch (and Wimpy's Grill in Durham is closed on weekends!).

Biscuit candidates mentioned:
Rise (Durham)
Scratch (Durham)
Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen (Chapel Hill)
Neal's Deli (Carrboro)
State Farmer's Market Restaurant (Raleigh)
Big Ed's (Raleigh)

I feel Biscuitville should be included as a reference point.

Any I missed?
posted by research monkey at 10:00 AM on July 16, 2014


I feel like Bojangles deserves a spot. Beasley's Honey and Waffles also, but I don't know if you can get biscuits to go from there.
posted by Rock Steady at 11:53 AM on July 16, 2014 [1 favorite]


Time Out (Chapel Hill)
Pie Pushers has sausage biscuits and biscuits'n'gravy when they're at the Saturday Durham Farmer's Market. But that's contingent on the truck being there and our doing this on a Saturday morning.

I'm ambivalent about including Bo's. On the other hand they are a regional institution and co-reference point with Biscuitville. And we'll need enough biscuits to go around. So okay.

Beasley's might allow a takeout order if they can be persuaded of the need for science to be done.

If this happens in September or October in lieu of a potluck dinner, I suggest we call it the Triangle Biscuit Harvest Festival.
posted by ardgedee at 12:10 PM on July 16, 2014 [1 favorite]


I just thought of La Farm in Cary, but it seems they are too French to make biscuits.
posted by Rock Steady at 12:21 PM on July 16, 2014


We'll need a keg or two of coffee, for which I volunteer to be responsible. (Suggestions on this? Dunkin' ok with everybody?)
posted by GrammarMoses at 2:46 PM on July 16, 2014 [1 favorite]


Whoops I almost forgot The Napkin!
http://mlkshk.com/p/ZRXC
posted by ardgedee at 4:15 PM on July 16, 2014 [4 favorites]


For a second I thought The Napkin was a really great biscuit place.
posted by Rock Steady at 4:31 PM on July 16, 2014 [3 favorites]


That would be a good name for one!
But guys . . . why were you shouting out /yourselves/? :)
posted by leesh at 7:11 PM on July 16, 2014


Remedy wouldn't let us yell loud enough for them to hear us in Portland.
posted by ardgedee at 3:55 AM on July 17, 2014


leesh: But guys . . . why were you shouting out /yourselves/? :)

Oh yeah, the tradition is shouting out the people who didn't show up! I forgot that. Duh.
posted by Rock Steady at 5:40 AM on July 17, 2014 [1 favorite]


Anyway, I think the biscuit tour is a great idea!
posted by leesh at 6:26 AM on July 17, 2014


> Oh yeah, the tradition is shouting out the people who didn't show up! I forgot that. Duh.

My fault. My excuse is that the past couple of weeks have been rather hectic workwise (pro tip: don't get the flu in the middle of summer!) to the extent I've been waking up to dreams of writing SQL queries or SAS programs.
posted by research monkey at 10:14 AM on July 17, 2014 [1 favorite]


Biscuit meetup planning has moved here.
posted by research monkey at 5:28 AM on August 15, 2014 [1 favorite]



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