# I'm coming to NYC. Anyone wanna hang out? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 25, 2004, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195 "2004-06-25T15:54:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2004, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/21 "2004-06-29T16:50:37Z")
Yeah, **Barbarian** , I know about the possible strike, but I’m hoping it’ll all blow over by next Thursday, when I plan to start seeing shows. If things are still sketchy by next Tuesday, I’ll put off my trip by yet another week. ☹ As for restaurants, I do remember that we had the Dopefest dinners at America mainly because it’s a big place that was willing to accomodate a big group. You’ll have to forgive my ignorance. (When Doperéal rolls around, it’s **detop** and I who choose the restaurants, because we know Montreal inside-out.) Indian, Thai - both sound good. I’m not a picky eater. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![NotWithoutRage](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/22d042/32.png) [@NotWithoutRage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NotWithoutRage)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2004, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/22 "2004-06-29T16:57:46Z")
Sweetie, I’ll post to your LJ about plans. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2004, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/23 "2004-06-30T15:31:14Z")
I leave a week from tonight, I leave a week from tonight. I’m all giddy & stuff. Like a schoolgirl. So, are we closer to deciding on a time and place to eat? I’m hoping 5 - 5:30 Friday the 9th is OK with you guys, especially those that work in the city. Otherwise Saturday’s fine as well. **NotWithoutRage** : Yeah, that sounds cool, but it will work only if the Doper dinner is on Friday. You _will_ introduce me to Ms. Chenoweth and Ms. Menzel? I promise not to babble about my show. I’ll just mention it in passing as the Next Big Thing. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Zoltarb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/dc4da7/32.png) [@Zoltarb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoltarb)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2004, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/24 "2004-06-30T19:03:04Z")
**scott** , honey, somebody’s gotta take control and say “THIS IS WHERE WE ARE HAVING DINNER.” If that doesn’t happen, then people will throw out suggestions until the cows come home (and it’s about time they did, don’t you think? Dirty stay out cows.). If it was left up to me, I’d have everybody come to Jack’s on 5th Ave in Brooklyn. P.S., even if that’s not where we end up going, if you are staying in Brooklyn and like to have dinner there one night-- I’m up for it. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2004, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/25 "2004-06-30T19:43:51Z")
> [@Zoltarb](#): > > **scott** , honey, somebody’s gotta take control and say “THIS IS WHERE WE ARE HAVING DINNER.” If that doesn’t happen, then people will throw out suggestions until the cows come home (and it’s about time they did, don’t you think? Dirty stay out cows.). I’ve had to make “executive Dopefest decisions” several times when planning our annual Doperéal up here in Montreal - because people were either just throwing out suggestions, or saying “fine with me” … and surprise, no one has ever minded that I took the bull by the horns. (Cows, bulls, it’s all good.) But you see, this isn’t my city. I’d certainly love going for Indian as **Biggirl** suggested - I love Indian - as long as we all eat family-style, of course. Friday dinner in Brooklyn is a potential deal-breaker because I have to be in midtown by 7:45 at the very latest… If the Thai place’s prix fixe means we each pay $15.95 and then can choose as much as we want off of a certain menu, that could also work great. Again, family-style. I will make one decision, however: because of my Saturday afternoon/evening plans with **NotWithoutRage** , which might involve some schmoozing before running off to yet another show, I’d like the rest of us to get together on **Friday, July 9** around **5:15-5:30 PM**. That should give us plenty of time to eat, do the things that Dopers do at mini-Dopes, and for me to make a quick exit around 7:15, to get to midtown for my evening show. I hope you all can make it. 🙂 Now, all we have to decide is Indian or Thai, someone has to make a reservation, and then post it here. **Zoltarb** re: Jack’s on 5th Ave in Brooklyn That’s would be great. After my Sunday matinee, I’ll have time to kill (and hopefully, money left) until I leave. The guy who’s putting me up in Brooklyn won’t be there, and told me that his roommates never are, either. So we can get together then if it’s feasible. BTW I’m staying on 1460 Bedford in Brooklyn. Is that close to any of you? ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2004, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/26 "2004-07-02T12:47:06Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > Indian on 6th street off of 2nd Ave is much cheaper. I think this would work out best, and I hear the dishes are all under $10. However, I don’t know what the place is called, and we should make a reservation. I’m guessing we’ll be around 6 to 8 people, and 5:15 PM Friday the 9th I hope is a good time for everyone. ---
**Author:** ![TellMeI\_mNotCrazy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tellmei_mnotcrazy/32/3419_2.png) [@TellMeI\_mNotCrazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TellMeI_mNotCrazy)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2004, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/27 "2004-07-02T14:32:35Z")
I’m going to have to mark myself tentative. I’m leaving for London next week, and it looks like my flight will be at 8 on Friday night… If that changes I’ll speak up. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2004, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/28 "2004-07-02T14:54:53Z")
> [@Zoltarb](#): > > **scott** , honey, somebody’s gotta take control and say “THIS IS WHERE WE ARE HAVING DINNER.” If that doesn’t happen, then people will throw out suggestions until the cows come home (and it’s about time they did, don’t you think? Dirty stay out cows.). > > If it was left up to me, I’d have everybody come to Jack’s on 5th Ave in Brooklyn. > > P.S., even if that’s not where we end up going, if you are staying in Brooklyn and like to have dinner there one night-- I’m up for it. Damn, when did I do that? That was me, **Biggirl** , and not **Zoltarb** (who also loves Jack’s and Indian food and will probably be coming along for dinner.) I should also mention that there is no way I can make into the city before 6:30 since I work far, far away. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2004, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/29 "2004-07-02T16:22:03Z")
> [@Biggirl](#): > > Damn, when did I do that? > > That was me, **Biggirl** , and not **Zoltarb** (who also loves Jack’s and Indian food and will probably be coming along for dinner.) Yeah, but it looked like **Zoltarb** , even if it “sounded” more like you, babe. > [@](#): > > I should also mention that there is no way I can make into the city before 6:30 since I work far, far away. [Florida Evans]DAYUM! DAYUM DAYUM DAYUM![/FE] ☹ Saturday doesn’t work either, because I’ve made plans with **NotWithoutRage** , after which I’ll have to fly off to _yet another show_. 😉 **Biggirl** , let’s do dinner Sunday evening in Brooklyn. How does that sound? Perhaps some of the others can make it. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MidnightRadio](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecd19e/32.png) [@MidnightRadio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MidnightRadio)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2004, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/30 "2004-07-03T07:43:02Z")
Not much to add here, just that I love, love, love Lombardi’s Pizza at 32 Spring Street. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2004, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/31 "2004-07-03T15:39:40Z")
People, people, people! Are there any left on board? It seems Friday around 5:30 is bad for most people. I’m suggesting Sunday around 6, either at Jack’s on 5th in Brooklyn, or Indian in the East Village. Help. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2004, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/32 "2004-07-05T14:51:47Z")
_::sigh::_ Sunday? Indian in the East Village, or Jack’s in Brooklyn? ---
**Author:** ![TellMeI\_mNotCrazy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tellmei_mnotcrazy/32/3419_2.png) [@TellMeI\_mNotCrazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TellMeI_mNotCrazy)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2004, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/33 "2004-07-05T15:31:29Z")
Hope you get good plans worked out, Scott ☹ I’m going to have to definitely back out, since my flight leaves at 8:01, I’ll be out of the city Friday night before you do the dinner thing. Have fun, though, and enjoy your trip 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2004, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/34 "2004-07-05T15:48:04Z")
Thanks. 🙂 I think if there is any meeting up for dinner, it’s going to have to be Sunday evening. There’s plenty of time still. And I’m hoping to have a great time. I need inspiration, what with the show I’m writing with **Curious Canuck** shaping up and all. Besides, I’m pretty sure I can get **Biggirl** to Jack’s on 5th in Brooklyn on Sunday. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Cosmopolitan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/94ad74/32.png) [@Cosmopolitan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cosmopolitan)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2004, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/35 "2004-07-05T17:42:36Z")
I know I’m getting on board late, so seriously don’t chage things on my account, but I dunno if Bklyn is doable for me with the wheelchair - I think **Biggirl** said that Flatbush Ave.'s LIRR station is elevatored, but I dunno where it is in relation to Jack’s. Could someone maybe let me know in this thread? **Scott** , if i don’t catch you this time, I’m sure we’ll see each other in a few months. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2004, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/36 "2004-07-05T17:56:29Z")
> [@Cosmopolitan](#): > > I know I’m getting on board late, so seriously don’t chage things on my account, but I dunno if Bklyn is doable for me with the wheelchair - I think **Biggirl** said that Flatbush Ave.'s LIRR station is elevatored, but I dunno where it is in relation to Jack’s. > > Could someone maybe let me know in this thread? > > **Scott** , if i don’t catch you this time, I’m sure we’ll see each other in a few months. It is within Dany-can-come-get-you-and-drive-you distance. I try to walk it once a week, but it’s a long slog in the heat. E-mail me. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2004, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/37 "2004-07-05T18:07:16Z")
**Cosmopolitan** , babe, that would be amazing. I needs me some **CosmoLovin’®**. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2004, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/38 "2004-07-06T14:12:09Z")
OK, just wanted to remind you that I’ll be leaving town Wednesday at midnight (unless the keys don’t come), so I hope we can figure something out between now and then that I can add to my social calendar. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Mehitabel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/8797f3/32.png) [@Mehitabel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mehitabel)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2004, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/39 "2004-07-06T14:45:21Z")
Indian food is cool. What happens is that you have restaurant after restaurant lined up, one after another, usually with the owner calling out the prices in the front trying to lure you in. We can go to any of them; only limitation is size of the group, because some of them are kinda narrow. Bonus! That part of E. 6th street is also across the street from the temple that used to be St. Mark’s Lutheran. We can look at the brand-new General Slocum plaque. **scott evil** , the strike talks are starting up again today. Go to theatermania, [Playbill](http://www.playbill.com), or better yet [All That Chat](http://www.talkinbroadway.com/allthatchat) or [Broadwaystars](http://www.broadwaystars.com) for the latest. ---
**Author:** ![scott\_evil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/91b2a8/32.png) [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2004, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195/40 "2004-07-06T14:52:50Z")
> [@Mehitabel](#): > > Indian food is cool. What happens is that you have restaurant after restaurant lined up, one after another, usually with the owner calling out the prices in the front trying to lure you in. We can go to any of them; only limitation is size of the group, because some of them are kinda narrow. > > Bonus! That part of E. 6th street is also across the street from the temple that used to be St. Mark’s Lutheran. We can look at the brand-new General Slocum plaque. OK, I kind of thought we were doing Jack’s in Brooklyn on Sunday… But Indian in the East Village sounds cool, too. (And it’s true, now that I think of it, every Indian restaurant I’ve ever been to has been very narrow…) My only concern is if **Cosmopolitan** can make it into the City and be picked up by someone… > [@Mehitabel](#): > > **scott evil** , the strike talks are starting up again today. From [playbill.com](http://playbill.com) (bolding mine): > [@](#): > > Equity and the League issued a joint press release on July 1 stating, “Actors’ Equity Association and the League of American Theatres and Producers, and its coordinating bargaining partners, jointly announced today that negotiations will resume Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at 1 PM. **Performances will continue into the foreseeable future**.” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-coming-to-nyc-anyone-wanna-hang-out/252195.md?page=3)