SF / East Bay Mefi 25 year anniversary BBQ
posted July 10, 2024 4:40 PM RSS | iCal | +googleCal
Sun July 14 at 2:00 PM, aubilenon's house
59, Monte Vista Avenue, Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, Alameda County, California, 94610, United States (Map & Directions)
Oh snack! MetaFilter's 25 year anniversary is this weekend! East Bay (and other Bay Area) mefites, let's meet up!
I couldn't think of an easy venue that is outdoors and works with who-knows-how-many-people, except for my back yard! Come hang out and eat some food!
Sunday, Jul 14, 2pm until close. I probably won't start the grill until 4 or 5, so have brunch or late brunch (portmanteau: "lunch") beforehand.
It's last minute so I have no idea how much people will show up, so rather than provision based on guesses, let's just everyone potluck it up!
If you want to bring something, great! Comment below so everyone doesn't each bring twelve of the same thing.
If you don't want to bring anything, great!
If you don't know, you can flip a coin, or defer your decision until after you arrive, because:
There is a grocery store literally directly across the street from my house. It's pricey but if we run out of groceries, we can get more groceries, and then eat the groceries. Yum, groceries!
There's a bunch of restaurants nearby that can do take out or delivery if you hate all this BBQ business.
My back yard is pretty big and fine for kids and well-behaved dogs. I've got a gas grill. Two cars can park in my driveway on a first come first serve basis. The neighborhood can otherwise be difficult to park in. Nearest BART is MacArthur, which is about a mile away, and there's bike share docks there and close to here.
My back yard is pretty big and fine for kids and well-behaved dogs. I've got a gas grill. Two cars can park in my driveway on a first come first serve basis. The neighborhood can otherwise be difficult to park in. Nearest BART is MacArthur, which is about a mile away, and there's bike share docks there and close to here.
Thanks for doing this. I’m new in the area and will try to stop by.
posted by Crankatator at 6:40 PM on July 10 [1 favorite]
posted by Crankatator at 6:40 PM on July 10 [1 favorite]
New to the area but I will be out of town! Will keep an eye out for future events.
posted by Space Kitty at 9:52 AM on July 11 [1 favorite]
posted by Space Kitty at 9:52 AM on July 11 [1 favorite]
I don't know any local MeFites, so I will try to stop by!
posted by suelac at 11:23 AM on July 11 [2 favorites]
posted by suelac at 11:23 AM on July 11 [2 favorites]
Non-Mefite husband and I intend to come. It’s been a solid 15 years since my last meet-up, I think, way back when we were in Boston. Excited to meet some Bay Area folks!
I’ll probably pick up some pastries from one of the little shops along my block.
posted by kwaller at 6:04 PM on July 11 [2 favorites]
I’ll probably pick up some pastries from one of the little shops along my block.
posted by kwaller at 6:04 PM on July 11 [2 favorites]
Oh wow! You have moved! I will absolutely be there with bells on (figuratively) and will figure out what I am bringing. Likely some NA beer and other things to drink.
posted by gingerbeer at 7:43 PM on July 11 [3 favorites]
posted by gingerbeer at 7:43 PM on July 11 [3 favorites]
Oh, great! It turns out I live in Oakland, too, so will try to drop by!
posted by kaibutsu at 8:15 PM on July 11 [2 favorites]
posted by kaibutsu at 8:15 PM on July 11 [2 favorites]
And indeed, I visit Piedmont grocery basically weekly, so have been near your house many times. :P
posted by kaibutsu at 8:16 PM on July 11 [2 favorites]
posted by kaibutsu at 8:16 PM on July 11 [2 favorites]
This sounds magnificent and I'm devastated that I can't make it. Everyone, if you're even remotely close enough, go go go -- aubilenon is a legendary host and you will all have a wonderful time.
I'll be on a plane. Otherwise I'd be there with as many bells on as gingerbeer's.
posted by tangerine at 10:37 PM on July 11 [2 favorites]
I'll be on a plane. Otherwise I'd be there with as many bells on as gingerbeer's.
posted by tangerine at 10:37 PM on July 11 [2 favorites]
Sad to miss this, as I'm a relatively recent transplant but out of town!
posted by Maecenas at 10:50 AM on July 12 [1 favorite]
posted by Maecenas at 10:50 AM on July 12 [1 favorite]
Oh hey you moved!
(Sadly I won't be there as I live in Atlanta)
posted by madcaptenor at 11:44 AM on July 12
(Sadly I won't be there as I live in Atlanta)
posted by madcaptenor at 11:44 AM on July 12
I kinda overbooked myself this weekend so I won't be able to stop by. Hope you all have a good time, I'm sending you schmoopys with my mind.
posted by The Ardship of Cambry at 1:12 PM on July 12 [1 favorite]
posted by The Ardship of Cambry at 1:12 PM on July 12 [1 favorite]
i'm local, and i'm sad to have a conflict at that time - i hope everyone has a great time!
🤞 to another one in less than 25 years from now!
posted by wym at 2:26 PM on July 12 [2 favorites]
🤞 to another one in less than 25 years from now!
posted by wym at 2:26 PM on July 12 [2 favorites]
Oh neat. I might stop by for an hour or two.
posted by Chrysopoeia at 3:41 PM on July 12 [1 favorite]
posted by Chrysopoeia at 3:41 PM on July 12 [1 favorite]
Hey hey, could stop by the Berkeley bowl in the morning if ya need something special...
posted by Going To Maine at 10:03 PM on July 12 [1 favorite]
posted by Going To Maine at 10:03 PM on July 12 [1 favorite]
Well, I just dropped in to Rainbow after bicycling 50 miles so I was too hungry to not buy some really good cheeses. So now I have that. Going to Maine, I'd say please bring something that you would like to eat/drink/share.
posted by aubilenon at 5:14 PM on July 13 [1 favorite]
posted by aubilenon at 5:14 PM on July 13 [1 favorite]
Ack, I'm out of town this weekend.
posted by expialidocious at 8:22 PM on July 13
posted by expialidocious at 8:22 PM on July 13
The Bean and I are coming with Thai-marinated tofu for the grill and watermelon salad.
Are cups/plates/needed?
posted by mostlymartha at 11:05 AM on July 14 [3 favorites]
Are cups/plates/needed?
posted by mostlymartha at 11:05 AM on July 14 [3 favorites]
Thank you, mostlymartha (and I'm looking forward to seeing you again!!). Those food items sound delicious! I do have plenty of plates and cups, so no need for that.
BTW, everyone, there's a side gate to get to the back yard. Follow the sign!
posted by aubilenon at 11:14 AM on July 14 [1 favorite]
BTW, everyone, there's a side gate to get to the back yard. Follow the sign!
posted by aubilenon at 11:14 AM on July 14 [1 favorite]
I’m on my way! I have some chips and I’ll likely pick up some Diet Coke.
posted by Pronoiac at 4:32 PM on July 14 [1 favorite]
posted by Pronoiac at 4:32 PM on July 14 [1 favorite]
Great to meet everyone, and thanks again to aubilenon for hosting! Had a delightful time, and hope to see y’all again sometime soon.
posted by kwaller at 6:49 PM on July 14 [3 favorites]
posted by kwaller at 6:49 PM on July 14 [3 favorites]
Thanks to everyone who came, I had a great time seeing/meeting you! It's been a while since I've done this but let's meet up again before quite so long!
posted by aubilenon at 9:36 PM on July 14 [4 favorites]
posted by aubilenon at 9:36 PM on July 14 [4 favorites]
Thank you so much for hosting! It was lovely to meet you all -- and especially some neighbors!
posted by suelac at 9:43 PM on July 14 [4 favorites]
posted by suelac at 9:43 PM on July 14 [4 favorites]
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* I'm vegetarian but I have no problem at all with folks bringing meat or cooking it on the grill - I just don't know crap about what's good, if you want meat, potluck up some burgers or sausages or whatnot.
posted by aubilenon at 4:46 PM on July 10