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[Bruce Springsteen]

What fried chicken places do you like?

Not that I need more excuses to eat out. I'm trying to be healthy. ;-;

I'd take KFC or Popeyes over that place, which I've been to twice now, I just don't understand the hype at all

 

[Haly]

It's all about that crisp double-fry crackley skin.

 

[Pau]

I'd take KFC or Popeyes over that place, which I've been to twice now, I just don't understand the hype at all

I think we have very different preferences in fried chicken then.

 

[Jhoan]

Love that chicken from Popeyes. Louisiana fast.™ I can't that damn jingle out of my head! Been listening to the radio too much.

But in all seriousness, I barely eat fried chicken but when I do I avoid the skin and eat the meat even though the skin gives it the flavor. Spare rib tips with fried rice from my nearest Chinese store is my guilty pleasure once in a while.

 

[Bruce Springsteen]

I think we have very different preferences in fried chicken then.

Which is what I think it comes down to, the skin wasn't crunchy or crispy enough for me

 

[jasonng]

Which is what I think it comes down to, the skin wasn't crunchy or crispy enough for me

Are you sure you went to Bon Chon then? Because that's exactly why I love them.

 

[fallengorn]

Comparing KFC and Southern fried chicken is so unfair. I love both. ;_;

By the by, I've had instances where Bon Chon and Kyochon has given me "leftover" chicken. Disappointing moments.

 

[Haly]

Maybe Bruce is after that craggy exterior, which bonchon understandably lacks because it's going for something totally different.

 

[Lulubop]

lol

Please.

lmao, not even close. Plus you get three giant crispy ass thighs for 11 bucks.

I'm like actually upset you linked Bonchan of all places.

Turntable is a better Korean joint. Come on son.

 

[Bruce Springsteen]

Are you sure you went to Bon Chon then? Because that's exactly why I love them.

I'm sure, it was "crispy" but I suppose I was expecting Popeyes style crunch

 

[hoggert]

Speaking of fried chicken, I've been meaning to check out Carla Hall from the Chew's new place in Brooklyn. Recently opened, but has anyone been there?

 

[Oxn]

I'm sure, it was "crispy" but I suppose I was expecting Popeyes style crunch

Crispy aint crunchy mirite?

 

[Bruce Springsteen]

Crispy aint crunchy mirite?

That's why I put crispy in ""

 

[Penguin]

So I'm randomly going to be in new york city on saturday night

Anyone interested in doing a Pokemon Go pub/bar crawl?

I know there was some mention of the WWE live event, is everyone going to that?

Well you already know interested in whatever

Hahaha, I think that was Evo not WWE although Penguin sure does love Wrasslin so there's that. There a bunch of peeps I overhead talking all things Pokemon Go at alma mater yesterday while I was getting some work done. I live tweeted a few quotes. Something about Central Park getting flooded with folks now and parties to find certain pokemon.

That said I would be down but Pokemon Go is acting up on my phone.

Edit: Dat Asian bias up above.

Is there anything going on for Evo here?
Like a bar that shows some of the match-ups?

Does Barcade stream any of these things?

 

[Jhoan]

Well you already know interested in whatever



Is there anything going on for Evo here?
Like a bar that shows some of the match-ups?

Does Barcade stream any of these things?

That's a very good question. If I had to take a guess, I would say that I doubt it since Barcade doesn't have any TVs IIRC. I can't think of any bars that show gaming events off the top my head since it's a niche thing. Would anyone here happen to know of any bars that show gaming events?

I imagine that Next Level Games is going to hosting some kind of event for Evo weekend since my brother goes over there every Friday.

 

[Penguin]

That's a very good question. If I had to take a guess, I would say that I doubt it since Barcade doesn't have any TVs IIRC. I can't think of any bars that show gaming events off the top my head since it's a niche thing. Would anyone here happen to know of any bars that show gaming events?

I imagine that Next Level Games is going to hosting some kind of event for Evo weekend since my brother goes over there every Friday.

Yeah they don't have TVs and doesn't happen often, but surprised the Barcades don't host like e3 viewing parties or what have you

But yeah if Gazele comes into the City, I'll meet up with him... figure something out to do.

Did I go to the Fat Cat with Gaffers? That was a cool bar

 

[Bruce Springsteen]

Barcade just seems anti social to me, like why meet to just to focus on arcades? Or am I missing the point?

 

[NYCmetsfan]

barcade is overpriced. I want cheap beer

 

[Lulubop]

barcade is overpriced. I want cheap beer

My biggest problem. Though they have some stuff with really high %.

 

[Makai]

All beers are $5 at Pedro's near me.

 

[JadedWriter]

Well I seem to have a date this Saturday, better be a date and not some hangout thing.

 

[davidwhangchoi]

barcade is overpriced. I want cheap beer

the games are cheap though. at least the one i went in Jersey City.

They had a sit down cab of the star wars game from the 80's. hype!

 

[Bruce Springsteen]

Well I seem to have a date this Saturday, better be a date and not some hangout thing.

yeah, there is a major difference between the two lol. Make sure you know what you're walking into

 

[JadedWriter]

yeah, there is a major difference between the two lol. Make sure you know what you're walking into

I was supposed to meet her sometime next week. She moved it up herself, we're seeing Ghostbusters. I actually kind of sort of tried to wiggle out of seeing the movie with her, but she said she wanted to see it with me after she initially said she was seeing it by herself.

 

[Pau]

Well I seem to have a date this Saturday, better be a date and not some hangout thing.

This is why I wish people were explicit when asking people out. Better for both parties! Too many times I've hung out with a guy for him to be like: "Oh I thought this was a date?" D:

 

[JadedWriter]

This is why I wish people were explicit when asking people out. Better for both parties! Too many times I've hung out with a guy for him to be like: "Oh I thought this was a date?" D:

I met her on a dating site, but that's still not a guarantee. I'm not on that shit for pen pals and such.

 

[Bruce Springsteen]

I met her on a dating site, but that's still not a guarantee. I'm not on that shit for pen pals and such.

it's a date

 

[JadedWriter]

it's a date

I've had non date dates happen from those though. Probably my fault.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

Did you guys here about that K2 overdose in brooklyn on myrtle/broadway.

30+ people. Shit is crazy. It all comes from one deli too. IDK how they can't shut it down

That area is really gentrifying but it sucks when I'm over there and you see people acting like literal zombies and walking into traffic

even made the cover of the post

 

[B-Dubs]

Did you guys here about that K2 overdose in brooklyn on myrtle/broadway.

30+ people. Shit is crazy. It all comes from one deli too. IDK how they can't shut it down

That area is really gentrifying but it sucks when I'm over there and you see people acting like literal zombies and walking into traffic

That shit is bonkers.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

That shit is bonkers.

its really an epidemic I see scenes likethis almost every time

,

I hang out around there because my friends frequent some bars around there and while I've never been threatened and I don't think the people are prone to violence but still. I don't know how the city can't shut down the deli which makes their own k2 and does a bunch of other relatively minor stuff that probably they could use (sells loose cigarettes, sells to minors)

I really feel for the people using. The drug is so cheap its not a mystery why they use it. They want to get high and this is the only thing that they can get their hands on

 

[Penguin]

Did you guys here about that K2 overdose in brooklyn on myrtle/broadway.

30+ people. Shit is crazy. It all comes from one deli too. IDK how they can't shut it down

That area is really gentrifying but it sucks when I'm over there and you see people acting like literal zombies and walking into traffic

even made the cover of the post

I know not the story, but seeing Koffing on the cover is so jarring with the front page story

 

[B-Dubs]

its really an epidemic I see scenes likethis almost every time
I hang out around there because my friends frequent some bars around there and while I've never been threatened and I don't think the people are prone to violence but still. I don't know how the city can't shut down the deli which makes their own k2 and does a bunch of other relatively minor stuff that probably they could use (sells loose cigarettes, sells to minors)

I really feel for the people using. The drug is so cheap its not a mystery why they use it. They want to get high and this is the only thing that they can get their hands on

I know what you mean, just seeing the pictures is incredibly sad and frustrating.

 

[Bruce Springsteen]

I've had non date dates happen from those though. Probably my fault.

Not to sound like a jerk, apologies if I do, but it's definitely your fault, I'm not even sure how you can arrange a non date on a dating site

 

[JadedWriter]

Not to sound like a jerk, apologies if I do, but it's definitely your fault, I'm not even sure how you can arrange a non date on a dating site

Can't even argue. I go in thinking it's a date, next thing I know it's not cause the woman has a boyfriend in the military or something (true story actually), or I'm not their type or we're just not really all that compatible in person. Me and dating...lots of bad history. Makes me wonder how I actually had a GF for as long as I actually did.

 

[fallengorn]

its really an epidemic I see scenes likethis almost every time
I hang out around there because my friends frequent some bars around there and while I've never been threatened and I don't think the people are prone to violence but still. I don't know how the city can't shut down the deli which makes their own k2 and does a bunch of other relatively minor stuff that probably they could use (sells loose cigarettes, sells to minors)

I really feel for the people using. The drug is so cheap its not a mystery why they use it. They want to get high and this is the only thing that they can get their hands on

I think K2 was made illegal last year, no? There's nothing stopping the popo from closing them down and making arrests.

Remember watching a Vice video on the epidemic in England. Shit is scary.

 

[CrocMother]

Barcade is so overhyped

 

[davidwhangchoi]

I met her on a dating site, but that's still not a guarantee. I'm not on that shit for pen pals and such.

good luck on your date.

i was just in the city the past Monday but didn't have time to hang.
Went from Fort Lee - Jersey Shore - Hoboken - World Financial Center - Union Square and back. i stopped by Forbidden Planet 9:55pm right before closing and grabbed a comic... that made my day =)

 

[JadedWriter]

good luck on your date.

i was just in the city the past Monday but didn't have time to hang.
Went from Fort Lee - Jersey Shore - Hoboken - World Financial Center - Union Square and back. i stopped by Forbidden Planet 9:55pm right before closing and grabbed a comic... that made my day =)

Thanks, don't worry about it, I usually don't hang after work unless I need to.

 

[Jhoan]

Yeah they don't have TVs and doesn't happen often, but surprised the Barcades don't host like e3 viewing parties or what have you

But yeah if Gazele comes into the City, I'll meet up with him... figure something out to do.

Did I go to the Fat Cat with Gaffers? That was a cool bar

Nah, I think Barcade would lose business if they turned into a quasi-sports bar that streamed gaming events. They reason they continue to expand is because they have games that cater to all kinds of people.

I organized a GAF meet up at Fat Cat about 3 years ago and went back there on a few dates. It was cool if a bit too loud to talk at with the live jazz in the background.

I was supposed to meet her sometime next week. She moved it up herself, we're seeing Ghostbusters. I actually kind of sort of tried to wiggle out of seeing the movie with her, but she said she wanted to see it with me after she initially said she was seeing it by herself.

Movies is such an awful idea for a date unless you guys manage to make out during the middle of it. I saw Manhattanhenge and went to the High Line on a date last night. It was cool but without boring you guys about my dating life, the girl was shy and wanted to be friends when we parted ways which was odd. I don't consider myself to be a shy person but she was a bit hard to crack.

However, it seems like she's dead on a movie so hopefully you have something else to do afterwards such as get drinks or food. Good luck!

good luck on your date.

i was just in the city the past Monday but didn't have time to hang.
Went from Fort Lee - Jersey Shore - Hoboken - World Financial Center - Union Square and back. i stopped by Forbidden Planet 9:55pm right before closing and grabbed a comic... that made my day =)

I still want to go hit up a Korean BBQ place at Fort Lee that isn't pricey but I need a group to do it with!

So my boss has 20 free extra tickets for an event that we're covering tomorrow at 5PM. It's going to be on a boat with a live band and cash only bar. It's on E 23rd and FDR Drive. Boarding begins at 7PM and comes back around 10PMish. Here's the link: http://www.rocksoff.com/shows/5586

If anyone is free tomorrow evening and would be down, please shoot me a PM/text if you have my number ASAP with your full name so I can send it to my boss by tonight. If you're bringing a +1, include that person's name as well.

 

[Lulubop]

I used to hang out at Fat Cat a bit. Never a big fan. The ambiance is fucking awful

Oh damn, that's right there. I live on the FDR. Working tomorrow night though.

 

[Pau]

Movies is such an awful idea for a date unless you guys manage to make out during the middle of it.

I never understood the appeal of this. But I find making out in public weird. :/

 

[Makai]

I like movie date because it takes no effort and is still a fun time even if you don't like each other.

 

[Bruce Springsteen]

Barcade is so overhyped

Agreed


Also, movie dates for a first date is not something I'd do, I would prefer something like a wine bar

 

[JadedWriter]

Nah, I think Barcade would lose business if they turned into a quasi-sports bar that streamed gaming events. They reason they continue to expand is because they have games that cater to all kinds of people.

I organized a GAF meet up at Fat Cat about 3 years ago and went back there on a few dates. It was cool if a bit too loud to talk at with the live jazz in the background.


Movies is such an awful idea for a date unless you guys manage to make out during the middle of it. I saw Manhattanhenge and went to the High Line on a date last night. It was cool but without boring you guys about my dating life, the girl was shy and wanted to be friends when we parted ways which was odd. I don't consider myself to be a shy person but she was a bit hard to crack.

However, it seems like she's dead on a movie so hopefully you have something else to do afterwards such as get drinks or food. Good luck!


I still want to go hit up a Korean BBQ place at Fort Lee that isn't pricey but I need a group to do it with!

So my boss has 20 free extra tickets for an event that we're covering tomorrow at 5PM. It's going to be on a boat with a live band and cash only bar. It's on E 23rd and FDR Drive. Boarding begins at 7PM and comes back around 10PMish. Here's the link: http://www.rocksoff.com/shows/5586

If anyone is free tomorrow evening and would be down, please shoot me a PM/text if you have my number ASAP with your full name so I can send it to my boss by tonight. If you're bringing a +1, include that person's name as well.

I'm not one of those first date kissing people, I'm a bit shy. We're most likely grabbing coffee afterwards

 

[davidwhangchoi]

Thanks, don't worry about it, I usually don't hang after work unless I need to.

i will try to get out to Brooklyn... one day! i might try to sneak a trip tomorrow to grab another comic at Forbidden Planet. There's a hard of find omnibus i want.

I still want to go hit up a Korean BBQ place at Fort Lee that isn't pricey but I need a group to do it with!

yeah, definitely, there's a lot of choices on Broad Ave. Palisades Park.

 

[JadedWriter]

i will try to get out to Brooklyn... one day! i might try to sneak a trip tomorrow to grab another comic at Forbidden Planet. There's a hard of find omnibus i want.

Don't kill yourself. Have to be home early to hopefully meet the Internet guy already.

 

[Christopher]

I ant believe they closed the Texas De Brazil Manhattan location I loved that place!

Guys I'm obsessed with the Hummis and Pit Company on chambers and Broadway....I feel like a liberal every time I go in there and order my fancy hummus

 

[davidwhangchoi]

Don't kill yourself. Have to be home early to hopefully meet the Internet guy already.

i don't use internet, i tether to save monies.

 

[Nuu]

So I am considering moving to New York City next year.

I just have a few questions

• Is the city that expensive to live in? Or does it just depend on where in it you live?
• How's crime in the city? I've heard its much lower than most other cities in the country?
• Where would be the best place to live in for a singe twenty-something year old who makes a middle class wage?
• Does the city live up to the hype?
• Is the liberal mayor actually fighting against cost of living expenses or is it just lipservice?

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