Comments on: Post ALA Meetup

Post ALA Meetup

GenjiandProust — Fri, 17 Apr 2015 10:34:54 -0800

I will be in San Francisco for ALA, and a meetup would be grand. I will propose Monday night (29 June) at 6pm-ish. I will be near Levi's Plaza on the Embarcadero, so something near that would be best for me, but I am open to other options. Any thoughts?

By: rtha

rtha — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 08:13:20 -0800

I'm in, assuming I haven't collapsed from exhaustion from Pride weekend stuff (but I took the Monday off because I am smart like that, finally). I don't know anything about things near there to eat/drink, but someone will. I'll ping chatongriffes, because she works near there and will have ideas I bet. (Assuming the Supreme Court hands down its gay marriage decision that previous week, Pride weekend is likely to be even more crazy than usual whether the news is good or bad!)

By: GenjiandProust

GenjiandProust — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 12:02:16 -0800

I'd be OK with moving it elsewhere, as long as I can figure out how to get there. I don't think I'd be too far from BART, so, except for getting a train on a Monday at 5, I could theoretically get anywhere near a BART station by 6....

By: chatongriffes

chatongriffes — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 08:36:48 -0800

I work at Levi's Plaza! It's definitely doable to get to other Bart accessible places by 6. Looking forward to seeing all you lovely MeFites!

By: GenjiandProust

GenjiandProust — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 17:03:04 -0800

Anyone want to suggest a place? I've been to SF a lot, but I don't really have an idea of what will be open on a Monday evening and suitable for however many people as may show up. Something with beer and vegetarian options would be nice.

By: blnkfrnk

blnkfrnk — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 20:07:28 -0800

I would be delighted to join and rehash ALA/meet folks, if that's OK. I don't know that neighborhood, but I've always wanted to try Fog City Diner. Will ask my foodie friends what's good there.

By: jeffburdges

jeffburdges — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 18:12:55 -0800

I'm in San Francisco from Tuesday 3 May till Friday 8 May if anyone wants to hang out.

By: Corinth

Corinth — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 20:41:50 -0800

I am going to be in SF from June 24th through at least July 6th and would absolutely love to meet up with as many of you as possible! One of the reasons for my trip is to accompany a friend having bottom surgery June 26th, and so I'm not sure about my availability for the days immediately around then, but other than that I should be able to make anything I can BART to. Depending on the night I'll be staying with my brother in Daly City or at the hospital in what I guess is the Castro.

By: rtha

rtha — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 21:25:51 -0800

Ok, I'm gonna go ahead an suggest places even though I don't usually do that, and I am lazy and like stuff in my neighborhood (Mission) and they're BART-accessible, so: Frjtz (YES I WENT THERE) (for anyone not in on the joke, search meTa/IRL for "frjtz", but the short of it is we had a bunch of meetups in a row there and for a brief time it was declared anathema, but it is quite convenient and had beer by the pitcher and also affordable edibles.) It is near 16th st BART. Rosamunde's - can be hella noisy, but also beer and edibles (including a vegan or vegetarian I forget which sausage), and right next to 24th st BART; earlier is usually less crowded. Virgil's Sea Room - full bar, no food, but plenty of places nearby where you can get takeout to bring in. Owned by a friend of ours, excellent patio (with reservable tables) with heaters, excellent cocktails and beer, about a 7-minute walk from 24th st BART if you hit all the lights right.

By: blnkfrnk

blnkfrnk — Sat, 02 May 2015 19:11:16 -0800

Frjtz is delightful, so no wonder it's become The Place. If we're OK going to the Mission, might I also suggest Cha Cha Cha--- gets a little loud, but they have small plates and pitchers of great sangria, and they can take big groups. Bond Bar (used to be Esta Noche) is also nice-- not super loud, reasonable drinks, next door to pupusas.

By: GenjiandProust

GenjiandProust — Sun, 03 May 2015 08:11:26 -0800

I would be OK going to the Mission; as I said, it looks like the BART is fairly close to where my last meeting is, so that should work fine for a 6pm start. Since I have no experience with any of these places, I will defer to the locals -- if we can settle on a place, I will change the details on the meet-up.

By: gingerbeer

gingerbeer — Sun, 03 May 2015 11:11:42 -0800

There is no way in hell I'm setting foot in Bond.

By: rtha

rtha — Mon, 04 May 2015 15:31:06 -0800

Then I vote Virgil's; we can reserve a table. For those who will want to pick up food on the way, there is Rosamunde's; right next to it is Taqueria San Jose (excellent carnitas!); across the street and down the block a bit is La Taqueria (winner of the 538 burrito bracket); and down closer to Virgil's is Taqueria Can-Cun and Baby Blues BBQ right across the street.

By: GenjiandProust

GenjiandProust — Thu, 07 May 2015 16:26:06 -0800

OK, it's set. I will change the meetup details. Thanks, rtha!

By: susiswimmer

susiswimmer — Thu, 07 May 2015 21:03:00 -0800

Um, clarification? The text says June, which I think is right because that's when the ALA is, but the header/link says May?

By: GenjiandProust

GenjiandProust — Fri, 08 May 2015 01:54:51 -0800

Fixed, sorry!

By: susiswimmer

susiswimmer — Fri, 08 May 2015 05:36:44 -0800

Thanks!

By: rtha

rtha — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 15:36:41 -0800

The table reservation at Virgil's is confirmed; it will be on the patio, and should have a sign that says "reserved for rtha" or something like that on it.

By: GenjiandProust

GenjiandProust — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 16:17:21 -0800

rtha, you are the best!

By: rtha

rtha — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 16:30:46 -0800

Just remember to wear layers! There are heaters on the patio, but we don't call it Juneuary for nothing! (Or it could be 100 degrees, the way it when I came to San Francisco in June 2000 for a friend's commitment ceremony. Who knows?)

By: So You're Saying These Are Pants?

So You're Saying These Are Pants? — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 22:39:16 -0800

see you crazy kids there

By: Corinth

Corinth — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 23:54:52 -0800

I'm here in Daly City! Woo!

By: I made this account so Matt could have a $5 beer

I made this account so Matt could have a $5 beer — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 08:45:30 -0800

hi yaymukund here. I'll definitely be there but if there's no space that's okay— I realize my +1 is pretty last minute.

By: ClaudiaCenter

ClaudiaCenter — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 20:15:34 -0800

Dooods! My flight was cancelled meaning my trip was cancelled meaning -- the universe wants me to go to the Meetup. Add me, please!

By: mountmccabe

mountmccabe — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 08:32:13 -0800

The bar has a spacious patio (plus room inside) so even if we only have one table reserved we should be able to accommodate more. I am also not expecting it to be too busy on a Monday night.

By: rtha

rtha — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 08:41:08 -0800

If Virgil's could handle the overflow crowd from El Rio's trans march afterparty on Friday night, it can definitely handle some mefites! Lots of room, and I'm also guessing it will be pretty quiet after this weekend of celebrating. Everyone come on down!

By: gingerbeer

gingerbeer — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 16:00:03 -0800

Looking forward to seeing you all this evening.

By: rtha

rtha — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 17:59:20 -0800

We are waiting at rosamunde's for food. Will be there shortly.

By: I made this account so Matt could have a $5 beer

I made this account so Matt could have a $5 beer — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 18:01:11 -0800

I'm running a bit late too— I'll be there in ~15m!

By: GenjiandProust

GenjiandProust — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 18:03:01 -0800

On the BART

By: librarylis

librarylis — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 18:04:48 -0800

I am here, waiting for y'all.

By: mountmccabe

mountmccabe — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 18:11:56 -0800

ausdemfenster and I are walking over shortly!

By: gingerbeer

gingerbeer — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 18:27:21 -0800

At the first table out back.

By: ClaudiaCenter

ClaudiaCenter — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 18:31:27 -0800

On the 49 see u soon

By: GenjiandProust

GenjiandProust — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 21:58:13 -0800

So much fun, everybody!

By: en forme de poire

en forme de poire — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 22:00:18 -0800

Aw man, bummed I missed this but glad you guys had fun!!

By: Corinth

Corinth — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 09:56:19 -0800

That was such a good time! Everybody was super rad!

By: chatongriffes

chatongriffes — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:18:45 -0800

I added our lovely group picture! You are all delights!