New to Philly (well, Elkins Park) and want to meet you!

posted October 8, 2021 12:38 PM

Hi, I'm new here (to Philly, I've been on Metafilter for ages) and I don't know anyone. Any locals want to meet up, maybe at a place with good outdoor seating? Before the weather gets too cold? Weekends are generally good for me.

I know we are still in a pandemic and noticed the Philly crowd doesn't seem very active of late, but even if it turns out to be a very small meetup, I'd enjoy meeting some local MeFites.

posted by rabbitrabbit to Proposed (4 comments total)

Oh hey, I’m just over the city line from you in Mount Airy and would love a meetup over this way. (Historically Philly meetups have been in Fishtown, which is not great for us up in the northwest). I’ve been wanting to try the Young American cider tasting room in Germantown and that has outdoor seating if it appeals to you.
posted by ActionPopulated at 12:45 PM on October 9, 2021 [1 favorite]

My schedule is very much in flux these days (job searching, may be moving soon depending on how that plays out) but if there's a quorum to meet up somewhere more in the West Philly / Center City general area of the city I'd be interested. Fishtown is a bit too much of a schlep for me.

Sunset Social at Cira Green is kind of student-heavy but is great for outdoor seating: rooftop bar, nice view of the Schuylkill and Philly skyline. Food and drink are nothing spectacular but it's a nicely done rooftop park with lots of seating and green space.
posted by biogeo at 11:34 PM on October 11, 2021

'Course now I check a map to orient myself, I realize West Philly may not be any better than Fishtown for you folks up in Northwest.
posted by biogeo at 11:37 PM on October 11, 2021

How about noon on Halloween at Attic? It's easy to get to on SEPTA (who won't be on strike until Monday if they strike) and they have a ton of outdoor seating, with umbrellas. And especially convenient for northwest-y Philadelphians.
posted by rabbitrabbit at 12:37 PM on October 26, 2021