I work in SJ and live on the peninsula.. Let's do this
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SF BayGaf
- Thread starter PseudoKirby
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I work in SJ and live on the peninsula.. Let's do this
charlequin
Banned
BeardyChan
Member
I third this motion to have a south bay meetup. But is there a cool enough place for us to all hang out at?
i actually ended up going with Picaro. Tapas place near 16th st BART.
will probably go there and maybe elbo room or shotwells.
Cornballer
Member
Sounds good to me! Peninsula is preferred since it's a little closer. We just need to find a time when people are free.
Cool. Monk's Kettle is good in that neighborhood.
PseudoKirby
Banned
Anyone have any recommendations for Japanese FOOD in SF? not just Sushi?
I was a fool thinking I was booking early enough a week and a half before hand, but Akikos is all booked for next saturday, been trying to call them..
I was a fool thinking I was booking early enough a week and a half before hand, but Akikos is all booked for next saturday, been trying to call them..
Cornballer
Member
Ippuku is my favorite, but that's in Berkeley. Izakaya Yuzuki and Nojo are supposedly pretty good here in SF, but I haven't eaten at either of them yet. There's a few options in Japantown, as well.
PseudoKirby
Banned
In a bit of a rush I booked Hanazen on Pier 39. hearing mixed reviews, but the view is supposed to be something else.
Cornballer
Member
Cool. Let us know how it is.
PseudoKirby
Banned
Never had authentic Japanese food before, or sushi, this is for my girlfriend whom has before though.
So I dont think I can give a good opinion on it?
Kano on the Phone
Member
How do you like this arrangement, particularly the commute? I'm considering living in Pacifica and I work out of Sunnyvale.
I travel around the bay for customers so I'm not always driving to Santa Clara. I ride a motorcycle most of the year so it makes it easier when I do go places during rush hour. I have a friend who lives in HMB and drives to Google but his schedule allows him to miss most of rush hour.
Not sure if that helps you at all!
butzopower
proud of his butz
My current GF and I went to elbo out first date, then Gestalt. Bitches love pinball.
Kano on the Phone
Member
I figure since it's the 280 most of the way and because I'll be travelling the opposite way of most of the traffic that I'll probably be ok, and I've heard the same thing from a few others, but it never hurts to get some other input, so thanks man!
Yea 280 hasn't been a big problem since I moved here, getting to it sometimes is the bigger pain in the ass
Cornballer
Member
It's pretty damn good. Everyone has their personal preferences when it comes to pizza, but it's highly regarded and I can vouch for it.
charlequin
Banned
Counter-commute plus 280 means you'll be fine. I think those assholes at Google wrote their algorithms to tell everyone to take 101 everywhere just so they can keep 280 secret.
I had it for dinner. I'm usually a slow eater but I tend to wolf their food down.
280 is pretty great, have never had problems when I've had to use it. It's always the calm of the storm of expletives at bay area drivers for me.
rokkerkory
Member
From Milpitas/SJ here! What up bay area! Traffic sucks lately btw!
Almost went to Elbo Room, but the call of more chatting and drinking came to order so we hit up Giordano, Picaro for Dinner then Delirium for more drinks.
then back to my place *selffive*
I haven't been to Delirium in a hot minute, I really like that bar.
thezerofire
Banned
was at Blondie's for drinks then Puerta Alegre for dinner, then made it over to 1015 Folsom for the rest of the night
Cornballer
Member
Delirium is rad. Fun place. We should do a quick city meet up in the Mission sometime.
I always get into trouble at Blondie's because the drinks are huge.
thezerofire
Banned
and they're so good
butzopower
proud of his butz
I still think Gestalt Haus has em all beat near the 16th BART station. Lots of great beers on tap decently priced, sausages, and like 6 pinball machines. You can even forgo tomorrow's hangover with some cheap Pakwan right across the street, BYOB that shit get ur phone stoled and everything.
Cornballer
Member
Agreed. I've been watching sports there recently and it's a great combo.
Devolution
Member
Gonna be there from the 23rd of Dec to the 5th of Jan =o.
Auron_Kale
Member
Had fun last weekend at the Tech Museum to see the Star Wars exhibit. Not only did they have the models/costumes, but it was great seeing the tech that was inspired by the movies. Behind-the-Scenes clips were also shown in little kiosks as well as the science inspired from it. There were also games & learning stations for everyone else to enjoy.
Definitely recommend it for fans and families alike.
Thinking about going back to see one part of the exhibit that was sold out when we were there.
Definitely recommend it for fans and families alike.
Thinking about going back to see one part of the exhibit that was sold out when we were there.
Cornballer
Member
"Except San Francisco"
That's right, you keep your Wintery fingers away from here.
That's right, you keep your Wintery fingers away from here.
Devolution
Member
The day it snows in SF and the East Bay, dear lord. People drive shitty enough as it is.
MiniBossBattle
Member
Its so cold here. I am really worried we might get frozen pipes.
butzopower
proud of his butz
I'm in Boston for the month, and it's actually warmer out here today and yesterday. Gonna snow in the next few days, though.
It is cold as fuck. My car was severely iced over on Monday and a squeegee wasn't enough, and when I went to waterhose my car down, I soon realized that the leftover water in the hose had frozen -_-
So I had to lug a bucket of water over to the car, but before I could drive off, the water I threw on my windows was freezing...
FelixOrion
Poet Centuriate
Why not get a scrapper? That's what I use on my pickup here in South Dakota.
BeardyChan
Member
This morning there was snow on the Saratoga hills which was something else to see. Lots of ice out on the roadway down here this morning too. No one knew what to do with the water mains bursting on 85, but then again no one knows how to drive on 85 in the first place. I saw a few parking garages closed up this morning too due to exposed pipes bursting it looked like a ice skating rink in one of them.
I'm hoping that next week's California Academy of Science event is cool. It certainly sounds like a cool place, has anyone gone there? I'm taking the missus to one of the Christmas themed night events. It's got all kinds of stuff to see and experience, they even have Reindeer supposedly. I'm looking forward to checking out the natural sciences gem collection up close and personal. Anyone have any tips on what to see first or what to skip?
So how are everyone's holidays going for them? Hopefully the season is not getting to any of you. Scrooges need to be identified and taken care of with copious amounts of spirits and holiday cheer.
I'm hoping that next week's California Academy of Science event is cool. It certainly sounds like a cool place, has anyone gone there? I'm taking the missus to one of the Christmas themed night events. It's got all kinds of stuff to see and experience, they even have Reindeer supposedly. I'm looking forward to checking out the natural sciences gem collection up close and personal. Anyone have any tips on what to see first or what to skip?
So how are everyone's holidays going for them? Hopefully the season is not getting to any of you. Scrooges need to be identified and taken care of with copious amounts of spirits and holiday cheer.
I highly recommend going to the planetarium first and grabbing tickets. I'm not familiar with the shows they'll be playing during NightLife, but I saw one about the universe and really enjoyed it. The planetarium is a hot attraction to see there, so get tickets immediately when you arrive because they go fast.
thezerofire
Banned
I think I'm going to go to that Academy thing
Devolution
Member
Worth it for the Albino Alligator and Tropical Rainforest.
This sounds interesting, what date is it specifically?
Beardy let's get together in Berkeley or the city soon.
rokkerkory
Member
Taken at new 49ers stadium:
BeardyChan
Member
We get VIP tickets to the first planetarium showing. I believe it is the universe showing as well for the VIP. The other showing is for the earthquake experience.
This is exactly why I wanted to go see it. I've heard so much about the Albino Alligator and the whole Tropical Rainforest enclosure.
December 12th for the Cal Science thing.
I'm totally down for doing something but this weekend is chaotic due to Xmas parties. But next weekend I'm down to do something if your schedule permits it.
You should come along it'll be a fun night. They have changed a few things since I got my tickets, but it's essentially the same. Get your tickets early if you do plan on going though as they supposedly sell out.
Here's a link:
http://www.calacademy.org/events/nightlife/