If you like ramen the go to Ippudo. It's always busy and you will probably have to wait 45 minutes for a table, but it's totally worth it.
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New York City |OT| GAF's Guide to the Greatest City in the World - Meetup on 18th
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If you like ramen the go to Ippudo. It's always busy and you will probably have to wait 45 minutes for a table, but it's totally worth it.
That's a good point. I made this one because I promised I would last time. I agree that we're probably having too many.
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
Yeah this is why I rarely go to them besides the fact of work but if they were a little more important I would go more. Better spaced out more fun.
Guys, you can't blame TangMeng for making a thread this month. I was pretty close to cancelling the meet up last month, but went through with it simply to be true to my word.
I think it is better every two months simply because I've seen a higher turnout rate first hand. Does that mean a ton of people have to come out in order to have fun? I don't think so; I've been proven wrong on numerous occasions.
What typically happens is that at the end of a meet up, we decide whether to reconvene in one month or two. Sometimes someone can't wait two months and decides to make a thread to a cold/tepid reception. It happens.
I acknowledge the fact that people don't feel too excited if they see a meet up thread every month. There doesn't have to be a thread for every meet up. If someone's visiting and wants to have a drink with a handful of members, posting in this thread is perfect for that; it's worked well in the past.
That's my two cents on the whole meet up issue. I hope it doesn't seem like I'm angry, but I want to clear the air on this. Again, I'm totally on board with the idea of having a meet up every two months. It works much better in case people need to recuperate their money or what have you.
I think it is better every two months simply because I've seen a higher turnout rate first hand. Does that mean a ton of people have to come out in order to have fun? I don't think so; I've been proven wrong on numerous occasions.
What typically happens is that at the end of a meet up, we decide whether to reconvene in one month or two. Sometimes someone can't wait two months and decides to make a thread to a cold/tepid reception. It happens.
I acknowledge the fact that people don't feel too excited if they see a meet up thread every month. There doesn't have to be a thread for every meet up. If someone's visiting and wants to have a drink with a handful of members, posting in this thread is perfect for that; it's worked well in the past.
That's my two cents on the whole meet up issue. I hope it doesn't seem like I'm angry, but I want to clear the air on this. Again, I'm totally on board with the idea of having a meet up every two months. It works much better in case people need to recuperate their money or what have you.
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
Its cool as shit to do them often. Just have a main huge ass one to fuck it all up. When you do a thread thats when it should be a shit show night.
We're not blaming Tang for making the thread at all. It's an awesome idea and February or some month in the summer should be the annual/biannual month for meetups.
It's a complaint that's been going around for a while. Meetups are meetups because they're meetups, not hang outs. You go to them to meet with the regulars and chill with new people.
NYC GAF is huge and lately it's becoming really small. While this is a great thing to be able to talk with new found friends it's not the best way to have a GAF meetup. For instance, I now know I have at least ten guys that are awesome to chill with through GAF. We don't have to hang out just because we are on the same message board. If we want to hang out with the regulars, text them.
GAF meetups are a celebration of GAF.
It's a complaint that's been going around for a while. Meetups are meetups because they're meetups, not hang outs. You go to them to meet with the regulars and chill with new people.
NYC GAF is huge and lately it's becoming really small. While this is a great thing to be able to talk with new found friends it's not the best way to have a GAF meetup. For instance, I now know I have at least ten guys that are awesome to chill with through GAF. We don't have to hang out just because we are on the same message board. If we want to hang out with the regulars, text them.
GAF meetups are a celebration of GAF.
It's true what you're saying. Plenty of guys that I've met through here that are easily people I can see myself hanging out with outside of meet ups. However, I don't contact anyone outside of meet ups for the most for some odd reason.
One of the few people who has contacted me outside of meet ups was gibut. However, there would be times where I was either sick or busy with school so it didn't end up working because of the timing (if you're out there reading this, I appreciate the invites). Another instance was when Raging Spaniard and I went to the Draw-A-Thon last year which was a very fun experience.
It seems that the closed nature of the meet ups of late (due to them being more of the hang out kind) is scaring new people away which clashes with the idea of wanting to see new faces at every meet up. Making them every two months now that I think about it gives us more time to plan it out.
The intention is always to have fun (even if it may be at settings that people might not prefer e.g. bars which has been the staple place), talk about GAF in person, hot threads; the works and above all, open to everyone (if age is not a problem). It is basically celebrating GAF.
For me, anyway, I haven't been to any in the past while because I can always say "oh, there will just be another one next month- I can go to that one." Between working full time and having my gf living with me now, it's difficult to make it to monthly meetups and the allure of them has decreased based on their frequency. No one is blaming anyone, and it's great that you guys want to hang out with each other. I'm just saying to make a "big" meetup, perhaps it's best to keep the occurrence down to lure more people in.
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
The mayor came into my store today. My buddy waited his table got no tip at all douche mayor.
Spunky Monkey
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Visiting new york in a few weeks. Whats some of the best pizza places to visit? Best place to go for a meal that has a TGI style menu? What about best ice cream or donut places? Any other places to eat that are worth checking out because they do something unique/the best?
Can you guys recommend places in Manhattan to go to with my friends for my birthday? Will consider a Brooklyn spot if its amazing.
Some guidelines:
- it must be funfunfun
- not a small venue (there will be 20 of us)
- must have a dance floor and dj
- relatively inexpensive (no places with $15+ covers and $8/9+ beer)
Just looking to have a blast with my friends without breaking the bank.
Some guidelines:
- it must be funfunfun
- not a small venue (there will be 20 of us)
- must have a dance floor and dj
- relatively inexpensive (no places with $15+ covers and $8/9+ beer)
Just looking to have a blast with my friends without breaking the bank.
There are plenty of places with less than $8 beer but not really any that also have dance floors. Many of those places are around Meatpacking and will cost a bit more.
Bar 9 in Hell's Kitchen usually has a DJ and $5-6 beers, also has a pretty chill atmosphere that's half bar/half lounge.
Bar 9 in Hell's Kitchen usually has a DJ and $5-6 beers, also has a pretty chill atmosphere that's half bar/half lounge.
I suppose you can try One and One since we've been there twice on two meet ups. No cover charge, dance floor downstairs. Women to men ratio is very YMMV depending on the day and time. The last time we went, the men to women ratio was 4:1 so take that as you will. The dance floor looks like the 6 train during rush hour (read: very hot and no breathing room).
Cow Mengde
Banned
Anyone know a good way to search for roommates in NYC? I'm thinking about moving out, but is thinking about finding a roommate to share with to lower the burden. I know craigslist, but just the reputation of the place makes me want to try a different method. I lived in NYC most of my life, but I have my family to support me.
Two Trees unveiled their plans for the Williamsburg waterfront/Domino Sugar Factory development: http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2013/03/03/two_trees_shopdesigned_domino_development_revealed.php
A bit contentious but I really like the idea. I love the idea of office space in Williamsburg... there really isn't any now.
A bit contentious but I really like the idea. I love the idea of office space in Williamsburg... there really isn't any now.
Host Samurai
Member
Wow, looks amazing if it really finalizes. That part of Williamsburg could use a makeover.
So I'm currently apartment hunting, and I figure instead of rooming with total strangers on Craigslist, why not room with not-so-total strangers on GAF?
Anyone in NYC GAF interested and looking for an apartment as well? Right now I'm primarily looking at 2-3BR in Brooklyn (Park Slope, Carrol Gardens, Fort Greene and nearby areas) or Queens (Astoria or Long Island City), but I work in Midtown right by Herald Square/MSG, so I'm open to a lot of other locations that are accessible to the many subway lines that go there.
Hit me up with a PM if interested.
Anyone in NYC GAF interested and looking for an apartment as well? Right now I'm primarily looking at 2-3BR in Brooklyn (Park Slope, Carrol Gardens, Fort Greene and nearby areas) or Queens (Astoria or Long Island City), but I work in Midtown right by Herald Square/MSG, so I'm open to a lot of other locations that are accessible to the many subway lines that go there.
Hit me up with a PM if interested.
Expendable.
Member
My wife & I *may* move in May. Currently pay $2k for a studio with a wall in Murray Hill, but looking to find something maybe around $1500. I can't imagine there would be anything like that in Manhattan, right?
This is bound to be thread-worthy.
This is bound to be thread-worthy.
beat
Member
If this actually pans out, I want a weekly video podcast. The Real World, GAF Edition.
ramoisdead
Member
I was thinking about going to the Kavinsky show at Webster Hall today but it doesn't look like I may get the chance. Such a shame...I did like his new record too. =[
Jazzy Network
Member
Gaf I am now a resident in NY. Queens to be exact.
~Devil Trigger~
In favor of setting Muslim women on fire
da Bridge!!
WHERE?
All over the place. There's probably at least a few dozen in Manhattan. All you have to do is choose Amazon locker delivery on checkout and if you have Prime, it'll be there in 1-2 days.
Since this post has been over looked, I'll throw my two cents in. It depends on what you're into so I can't say. For example, since I'm interested in joining the game industry, I'll go to gaming related events. You're saying you want to spend it productively right? I suppose you can volunteer at a ton of places. If you don't to pay to see shows? Why not volunteer there instead? Here's a link for that:
http://www.nycservice.org/#s
There's also the NY Auto Show at the Javits Center from March 29-April 7. Not into cars but you want to shoot the breeze taking pictures in cars you probably won't be able to afford? This is definitely the place to do it at.
Lastly, here's a link to free events around the city that are coming up:
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events
NYC is pretty dull if you want to have a crazy stereotypical Spring Break in the form of partying, but you can definitely spend it productively and still have a nice Spring Break.
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On another note regarding the next meet up, I will make the thread by this weekend. I haven't done any research on a place to set it at, but I just want to have it up and running. It will be in April, so keep calm and lie down folks. I can assure you guys that the warmer weather and more daylight will be something on my mind as I look up places (beer pong redux anyone?).
Oh and that reminds me, April means that Staten Island GAF (I'm looking at you smokey) will be able to come into the city easily again since the MTA is going to open the old South Ferry station while they fix their state of the art terminal which will cost 600 million dollars to fix. I read that in yesterday's AM New York.
ginger ninja
Banned
i remember smokey being pretty repulsive about going to staten island..personally i would love that since i have never been their..
on a separate note, i am going on a movie date this weekend nyc Gaf..someone suggest me a good place where i can also find some place to eat after the movie..extra points if it's not too expensive
on a separate note, i am going on a movie date this weekend nyc Gaf..someone suggest me a good place where i can also find some place to eat after the movie..extra points if it's not too expensive
Autumn in NY is the best NY.
smokeymicpot
Beat EviLore at pool.
I live here there is nothing to do here honestly.
I hope you like eating.
It depends on the borough. I feel like there's nothing to do in Manhattan during spring time, whereas in the winter it's so festive. Brooklyn is so gloomy during winter but it literally BLOOMS once it hits spring.
kryptikjoker
Member
My friends and I will be visiting the city at the beginning of April for 6 days, but we'll be staying Passaic, NJ at a friend's condo (for free). What's the best way to get around from where we're staying to the city? Any other tips while we're there for travel? I'm mainly concerned about heading to bars/clubs and getting back. Thanks.
Yup...I was born and raised in Staten Island. Unless you want to go make candles and buy rock candy at Richmondtown your time is better spent elsewhere.
Is anyone going to this tomorrow? You have to RSVP to go (I already did as I plan on being there). It's a video game art show at NYU Game Center. There's going to free beer there courtesy of Brooklyn Brewery and you get play the latest Indie games from the dude who made QWOP among other games. Here's the link:
http://attractmo.de/two-cities-two-shows-part-one-nyc-nyu/
http://attractmo.de/two-cities-two-shows-part-one-nyc-nyu/
Anyone have any ideas for a team dinner that's upscale yet has a fun environment? Looking for between $50-75pp. We've gone to ilili and Buddakan in the past and those turned out great, but I'm having a hard time finding something that works for larger groups.
My current fallback choice is Rosa Mexicano if I can't find anything else.
My current fallback choice is Rosa Mexicano if I can't find anything else.