# AAA goes to Baltimore, Hon! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 13, 2003, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142 "2003-03-13T18:20:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Asylum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/53a042/32.png) [@Asylum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asylum)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/1 "2003-03-13T18:20:07Z")
It’s time to start planning Round II of the Alcohol and Appetizers Appreciation Society and this month we’re headed to The Greatest City in the World. The day and time for the meeting will be Friday, March 28 at 8PM. I gave some thoughts on where to meet but everything that I came up with is either in the Disney section of Baltimore or too small to handle a party of ten like we had last time, so I’m open to suggestions from any of you Baltimore natives. And again, this is all up for debate (except for the city), so if the day or time doesn’t work for you suggest something else and if the majority of dopers like it better than that’s what we’ll switch to. Baltimore was chosen as the meeting area this month because at the end of the last get together a vote was taken and The City That Reads was the hands down winner. Next month we’re probably looking at NoVa, but all you NoVa dopers feel free to make the trek this month, some of us are already definitely in to show up in your area. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21825_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/2 "2003-03-13T18:42:59Z")
The Disney section of Baltimore?? I don’t believe I’ve ever heard of that. And drat - I’ll be in Balto from the 20th till the 24th… Then not again till the 2nd weekend in April. Can’t wait till I’m a full-time MAD. \ ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/3 "2003-03-13T18:55:31Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by FairyChatMom \* > The Disney section of Baltimore?? I don’t believe I’ve ever heard of that. I expect **Asylum** is referring to Harborplace and environs. > [@](#): > > Can’t wait till I’m a full-time MAD. \ Can’t wait to hear you say, “I’m MAD as hell and I can’t take it any more!” 😃 ---
**Author:** ![TeleTronOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4af34b/32.png) [@TeleTronOne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TeleTronOne)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/4 "2003-03-13T19:21:36Z")
I’ll bet I can make it up to Baltimore for this, but how about something a little different this time? There’s a Tapas bar in Shirlington that I went to recently that I sort of liked (which might actually be an OK place for the NoVa version - but may be to small). They had flamenco dancers when I was there, it was interesting. But how about something more along those lines? But of course, when it comes right down to it, a friendly atmosphere, decent selection of beer and decent food are what’s really important. ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/5 "2003-03-13T19:28:02Z")
Well, there’s Fells Point, lots of places there, I’d recommend John Stephens. If that dosen’t work I’ll think of somewhere else, but why don’t you try them first? ---
**Author:** ![Anamorphic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/anamorphic/32/3057_2.png) [@Anamorphic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anamorphic)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/6 "2003-03-13T19:30:21Z")
I’ll be in Baltimore sometime relatively soon to visit my family (and to help welcome my new nephew to the world!), but it won’t be as early as late March. Hope you all have fun; sorry I’ll miss it! ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/7 "2003-03-13T19:33:55Z")
Morphy, give us some advance notice and we’ll make a dopefest around you. As for the flamenco dancers: TeleTronOne, don’t you see enough weird stuff at work? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![TeleTronOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4af34b/32.png) [@TeleTronOne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TeleTronOne)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/8 "2003-03-13T19:44:36Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by GingerOfTheNorth \* > \*\* > As for the flamenco dancers: TeleTronOne, don’t you see enough weird stuff at work? 😉 \*\* I don’t think ‘weird’ is the right word, I think something like “AAAARRRGGGHHH!!! WTF WERE YOU THINKING?” is more appropriate. Compared to that, the Flamenco dancers are pretty tame 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Anamorphic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/anamorphic/32/3057_2.png) [@Anamorphic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anamorphic)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/9 "2003-03-13T19:54:52Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by GingerOfTheNorth \* > **Morphy, give us some advance notice and we’ll make a dopefest around you.** Dunno if I warrant a dopefest, but I’m not gonna turn one down! So, I’ll let you know! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Anamorphic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/anamorphic/32/3057_2.png) [@Anamorphic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anamorphic)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/10 "2003-03-13T19:59:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Anamorphic \* > \*\*Dunno if I warrant a dopefest, but I’m not gonna turn one down! So, I’ll let you know! 🙂 \*\* That may have come out wrong. Damn my self-depreciating humor! I of course, would be honored to have a get-together set up when I’m in town, and I’m looking forward to seeing those of you I’ve met before again, and to meeting all sorts of new people! ---
**Author:** ![panache](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c77e96/32.png) [@panache](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/11 "2003-03-13T21:38:17Z")
Tapas? Tapas??? _sniff__sniff_ Mmmm…What’s that I hear? Something is Baltimore sounds pleasant, provided we aren’t particular on punctuality… I haven’t been around Baltimore much, so I’ll just float with the crowd for this- count me in though. ---
**Author:** ![Lucretia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/13edae/32.png) [@Lucretia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucretia)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2003, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/12 "2003-03-13T23:04:41Z")
My immediate future schedule is uncertian at the moment, but if I can come, I will. ---
**Author:** ![manhattan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/manhattan/32/7_2.png) [@manhattan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/manhattan)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2003, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/13 "2003-03-14T00:37:04Z")
I won’t be down there, but as an old Baltimore hand allow me to recommend the Mount Vernon Stable on N. Charles St – been there forever, can handle large crowds, good appetizers and din-din for those who want it. If you want to spend a little more for greater variety and some fun, GAMPY’s is right across the street. They can handle a crowd your size, but you may want to call in advance. Finally, up the block a bit in the Belvedere Hotel is the Owl Bar, among the most visually interesting places in town. ---
**Author:** ![Asylum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/53a042/32.png) [@Asylum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asylum)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2003, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/14 "2003-03-14T01:33:12Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by manhattan \* > \*\*Finally, up the block a bit in the Belvedere Hotel is the Owl Bar, among the most visually interesting places in town. \*\* Thanks for the ideas **manny** , but I’m gonna veto this one, I went there and was unimpressed by the food, decor, and clientele. The club on the top floor of the hotel was very cool however. Oh, and the Harbor and environs is indeed the Disney section of Baltimore. ---
**Author:** ![Christina25](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8edcca/32.png) [@Christina25](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Christina25)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2003, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/15 "2003-03-14T07:01:08Z")
manhattan-- alas they condemned my beloved Gampy’s … apparently the roof was gonna cave in or something. _sniff_ ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2003, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/16 "2003-03-14T13:18:35Z")
You know, I’m up for almost anything, but I’m afraid of what may happen to certain of our group if we go to the Block. ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2003, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/17 "2003-03-17T18:27:30Z")
Is anyone in the Baltimore area allowed to invite themself along or do we have to know the secret handshake or something? ---
**Author:** ![Asylum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/53a042/32.png) [@Asylum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asylum)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2003, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/18 "2003-03-17T19:43:34Z")
Well, anyone is welcome, but all newcomers must buy the first two, er, six rounds. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2003, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/19 "2003-03-17T20:18:43Z")
Nobody has to buy anything for anyone, unless it’s for their favourite Canadian chick. Please come anyway. I’m not drinking, so I’m a pretty cheap date. ---
**Author:** ![GingerOfTheNorth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/cdc98d/32.png) [@GingerOfTheNorth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GingerOfTheNorth)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2003, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142/20 "2003-03-21T22:59:23Z")
I would just like to remind everyone that this is a week hence. We have yet to decide on a place to meet. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-goes-to-baltimore-hon/161142.md?page=2)