Meet the MeFi Intern at Shake Shack
posted July 3, 2011 2:27 PM   RSS | iCal | +googleCal

Mon July 18 at 8:00 PM, Shake Shack
11 Madison Ave, New York, NY, USA (Map & Directions)
I'm taking the intern on a tour of NYC journalism hotspots and we might as well have a meetup while we're at it. He's only 18 so bars are out, and we're flying in Monday afternoon so I figure a Monday night meetup would be a good introduction to NYC, good food, and good friends.
posted by mathowie to Meetup (60 comments total) 2 users marked this as a favorite

Love shake shack and I'd love to finally meet Matt Howie, hopefully I won't have a late shift at the apple store and can make it. I also pledge to bring my copy of cards against humanity.
posted by Del Far at 4:21 PM on July 3, 2011


I'll give it a shot! I assume the Shake Shack line will only be four hours long at 8PM?
posted by griphus at 7:38 AM on July 4, 2011


I DRINK YOUR MILKSHAKE. Probably.
posted by mintcake! at 10:56 AM on July 4, 2011 [1 favorite]


I may stop by, but I need to get to Casual Sketch later that evening.
posted by Eideteker at 8:20 PM on July 4, 2011


Wah, the bad news is I can't go and it's right around the corner from my office. The good news is -- that's my final chemo treatment day!
posted by thinkpiece at 4:18 AM on July 5, 2011 [3 favorites]


Just had a Shake Shack burger with callmeal this afternoon. It was delicious. I hope I can make it on the 18th.
posted by sciencegeek at 4:17 PM on July 5, 2011


My boss never took me to Shake Shack when I was an intern, and we had offices literally overlooking the place. Your intern must be having an awesome time. I hope to be there!

(Also, yay for last day of chemo, thinkpiece!)
posted by ocherdraco at 6:59 PM on July 6, 2011


I was an intern (Pintern, even!) and I didn't get Shake Shack. I'd love to meet this intern. Will do my best.
posted by TravellingCari at 7:10 PM on July 7, 2011


drat. still away for the summer, otherwise I'd love to be here. enjoy!
posted by milestogo at 1:34 PM on July 12, 2011


I now have a class until 9pm; I will still try to stop by and consume burgers.
posted by sciencegeek at 4:47 PM on July 14, 2011


ridogi & I may be able to attend.
posted by Four-Eyed Girl at 1:15 PM on July 15, 2011


I have Monday off, so I might make it to this without having to rush out the office.
posted by kkokkodalk at 2:36 PM on July 15, 2011


Looking forward to it! Mmmm, cheese fries.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 8:52 PM on July 17, 2011


Sadly, half the world called out sick today and being a good worker, I'm going to have to stay late to cover.
posted by Karmakaze at 7:19 AM on July 18, 2011


Early wake-up for me tomorrow, so I too am going to miss out on this. Sorry Matt, but have a great time everyone.
posted by Skygazer at 9:07 AM on July 18, 2011


Hey this is today.
posted by fuq at 11:03 AM on July 18, 2011


I know! I scheduled around it!
posted by The Whelk at 11:04 AM on July 18, 2011


"Hey this is today" t-shirts now available at StuffIShouldProbablySayToMyselfMore.com.
posted by mintcake! at 11:54 AM on July 18, 2011


Hey, I think I can go! Hooray Twitter for telling me about it!
posted by Brainy at 1:20 PM on July 18, 2011


Gawd, it's going to be hot and crowded. I'm planning to come, but I might just stay outside where it's slightly more hot but significantly less crowded. *doesn't do well with crowds in tight spaces*
posted by Eideteker at 1:27 PM on July 18, 2011


The Shake Shack is Outside.
posted by The Whelk at 1:29 PM on July 18, 2011


Hey, is it still supposed to thunderstorm? Do we have a rain plan?
posted by gaspode at 1:35 PM on July 18, 2011


METAFILTER ANGERS THE GODS
posted by The Whelk at 1:39 PM on July 18, 2011


Oh, it's like, a stand or something? I've only ever been to the one on 8th Ave. near The Times.
posted by Eideteker at 1:49 PM on July 18, 2011


Yes, it's a stand, and there's tables and what not.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 1:52 PM on July 18, 2011


Nobody will actually be able to eat Shake Shack right? I mean, it's a lovely idea but I can't see how it will actually happen.
posted by Brainy at 2:51 PM on July 18, 2011


It's raining on Long Island. Is it raining in NYC? Or am I DOOMED to be hot and MISERABLE FOREVER?
posted by Eideteker at 3:10 PM on July 18, 2011


"Yes, it's a stand, and there's tables and what not."

So it's actually a Shake Stand? Or is it more of a shanty? A Shake Shanty?
posted by Eideteker at 3:13 PM on July 18, 2011


It's not raining here (I'm just a few blocks away now) but the sky is ominous and growing darker. Crap, if it rains, I can't hang outside with my stupid cast, so we'll have to think of something nearby.

*shakes fist at cloud*
posted by mathowie at 3:13 PM on July 18, 2011


omg I so own that idea now. ALL COMMENTS ARE COPYRIGHT THEIR POSTERS. I officially have the Shake Shanty patent now. YOU ALL SAW IT! YOU'RE ALL WITNESSES!
posted by Eideteker at 3:16 PM on July 18, 2011 [1 favorite]


*shakes fist at sephiroth*

(from inside his shanty. The shanty where he shakes his fist)
posted by Eideteker at 3:18 PM on July 18, 2011 [1 favorite]


My office is closed and I have no errands to do, so, I am at the Shack awaiting the wrath of the rain gods.
posted by oh yeah! at 3:32 PM on July 18, 2011


on my way . . .
posted by Obscure Reference at 3:36 PM on July 18, 2011


On the radar, it looks like the storm blew past us!
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 3:51 PM on July 18, 2011


I went ahead and got on the food line, if nobody's here by the time I get close to the window, I'll just let people cut in front of me until the group coalesces.
posted by oh yeah! at 4:02 PM on July 18, 2011


I'm on the way now. It better not rain because I'm bicycling.
posted by fuq at 4:21 PM on July 18, 2011


I think I see it!
posted by Eideteker at 4:27 PM on July 18, 2011


I think I see eidieteker
posted by The Whelk at 4:37 PM on July 18, 2011


Were on the bunches opposite the shack!
posted by The Whelk at 4:41 PM on July 18, 2011


We have abandoned our primo line spot to sit on a bench by the end of the line and socialize
posted by oh yeah! at 4:41 PM on July 18, 2011


( nothing says socialize like simultaneous posting)
posted by The Whelk at 4:42 PM on July 18, 2011


Ok, line waiting, take two. Come find us, mefites!
posted by oh yeah! at 4:56 PM on July 18, 2011


Where are you guys now?
posted by sciencegeek at 6:28 PM on July 18, 2011


I just got home.
posted by Obscure Reference at 6:32 PM on July 18, 2011


It was wet.
posted by fuq at 7:03 PM on July 18, 2011


That was moist, yo.
posted by mintcake! at 7:03 PM on July 18, 2011


NICE.
posted by mintcake! at 7:04 PM on July 18, 2011


Great to see you made it to NYC in one piece, Matt! Great to meet you, Intern! And great to see all the rest of you as well, even in the rain.
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 7:31 PM on July 18, 2011 [1 favorite]


Great meeting all you guys! The rats and I had a swell time.
posted by modernserf at 7:34 PM on July 18, 2011


Me and Pips woulda come but we were in Central Park dancing in the rain to Hayes Carll, Emmylou Harris & Levon Helm.
posted by jonmc at 7:48 PM on July 18, 2011


Well, by the time we got there everyone was gone and the rain had stopped, so we had delicious burgers and went home.

Was that a land speed record for Meetup involving mod? You guys must have been there for less than an hour.
posted by sciencegeek at 7:57 PM on July 18, 2011


Just got home, soaked to the skin, barely saw anyone-and barely anyone saw me. Next time can we go for a meet up with a roof?
posted by miss-lapin at 8:12 PM on July 18, 2011


That was an abrupt ending, yes. Sorry to miss you, miss-lapin.
posted by mintcake! at 8:16 PM on July 18, 2011


Damp.

But of course, 5 minutes after y'all fucked off, the rain stopped. sigh.
posted by gaspode at 8:34 PM on July 18, 2011


Of course it did....


Sigh.
posted by The Whelk at 8:46 PM on July 18, 2011


I didn't fuck off as you well know. (I'm glad we hung out.)
posted by miss-lapin at 8:49 PM on July 18, 2011


Just so, miss-lapin. Wine and cocktails salvaged the evening.
posted by gaspode at 8:53 PM on July 18, 2011


I dint know if I could have taken another 5 minutes though. I'm a rain wimp (it tickles!). But it was a pretty great, if short, meet up and shake shack was awesome as always.
posted by Brainy at 8:56 PM on July 18, 2011


I was glad I brought another shirt. I had plenty of time to change before the show. =)

Hope to see you guys again soon at another venue. Not too sure about this walk Broadway thing if it's going to be above 95ยบ!

We were there (incl. Matt) from about 7:30 til 9-9:15. Sorry we missed you, sciencegeek. And if I'd realized anyone was staying, I would have, too. Sorry, podeeeee and miss-lapin.
posted by Eideteker at 9:58 PM on July 18, 2011


I got sick and couldn't come. Damn my inferior immune system.
posted by ocherdraco at 7:57 AM on July 19, 2011



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