# I'm visiting New York in early November - Dopefest? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 5, 2008, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552 "2008-10-05T14:32:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Illuminatiprimus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/illuminatiprimus/32/11520_2.png) [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2008, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/1 "2008-10-05T14:32:01Z")
This will be my first trip to the Big Apple (and only my second across the pond). I’m visiting friends so won’t exactly be at a loose end but wondered if any NY dopers fancied meeting up for drinks/dinner. I’m in NY from the 5th to the 12th so thought maybe Friday 7th would be a good date. Suggestions on venues would be good too - I’m staying in Manhatten. What say you all? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Mahna\_Mahna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e47c2d/32.png) [@Mahna\_Mahna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahna_Mahna)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2008, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/2 "2008-10-05T17:39:24Z")
Phooey. I’ll be in NYC for a few days at the end of October… I’m just off by a week, dagnabbit. Have a drink or two on my behalf… by then I’ll be back in Toronto, sobbing brokenheartedly at missing out on the fun. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![E-Sabbath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e19adc/32.png) [@E-Sabbath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-Sabbath)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2008, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/3 "2008-10-06T02:38:40Z")
I’m up for it! ---
**Author:** ![jackdavinci](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackdavinci/32/3259_2.png) [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2008, 8:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/4 "2008-10-06T08:21:46Z")
Fridays are out for me, I’m afraid (and Wednesdays and Thursdays too!). This weekend would be fine though, or Monday or Tuesday. I live on the island though, so I’m not much more savvy about venues than you are, I’ll leave that to more local dopers. Dinner and/or drinks is cool. I did also want to see the film “The Fall” next time I was in Manhattan but I guess films aren’t quite as social. ---
**Author:** ![TheMerchandise](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b487fb/32.png) [@TheMerchandise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheMerchandise)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2008, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/5 "2008-10-07T13:13:59Z")
I’ve never been to a Dopefest, but have really wanted to. I’m up for it! I might even be able to suggest a venue or two… ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2008, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/6 "2008-10-07T13:47:45Z")
If I’m free, I’ll join you. Throw a rock and you’ll hit a venue. ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2008, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/7 "2008-10-07T13:59:05Z")
I might be able to make it. How about hitting the Times Square [Juniors](http://www.juniorscheesecake.com/juniors_cheesecake/Juniors_Cheesecake_Home/Our_Restaurants.php)? ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2008, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/8 "2008-10-07T16:36:57Z")
I haven’t been to an NYC dopefest in an age and a half. I’m in! I’ll tell **Billdo** to check this thread out. He organized several of the old mega-NYC dopefests. While I doubt he’s up for organizing, I’m sure he’ll have some great ideas. ---
**Author:** ![Illuminatiprimus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/illuminatiprimus/32/11520_2.png) [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2008, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/9 "2008-10-07T16:46:47Z")
Well I’d love to have \*\*Jackdivinci \*\*along, so would everyone be happy with the Monday to accommodate him? **Annie Xmas** - that looks like quite a nice venue and one we could all find pretty easily. As a non-drinker I’m quite up for non-alcohol related places. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2008, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/10 "2008-10-07T17:45:35Z")
Can I suggest you request a thread title change to the date and maybe time. It will help. I wish I could make it, but weekdays are tough for me. I might try anyway. Is there any chance of parking near there? ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2008, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/11 "2008-10-07T17:58:28Z")
> [@Illuminatiprimus](#): > > Well I’d love to have \*\*Jackdivinci \*\*along, so would everyone be happy with the Monday to accommodate him? **Annie Xmas** - that looks like quite a nice venue and one we could all find pretty easily. As a non-drinker I’m quite up for non-alcohol related places. It’s a good NYC deli, and it has the best cheesecake on the planet. There are outside tables, though it might be too cold that time of year. ---
**Author:** ![pbbth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f9ae1b/32.png) [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2008, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/12 "2008-10-07T18:29:30Z")
Ooh, I’m up for it! I love Juniors and dopefests are always a blast so you can count me in. ---
**Author:** ![Illuminatiprimus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/illuminatiprimus/32/11520_2.png) [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2008, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/13 "2008-10-07T18:30:17Z")
> [@pbbth](#): > > Ooh, I’m up for it! I love Juniors and dopefests are always a blast so you can count me in. Yaaaaaaay! It would be great to meet you **pbbth**! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/a9a28c/32.png) [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2008, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/14 "2008-10-07T18:36:25Z")
> [@Annie-Xmas](#): > > might be too cold that time of year. Might be? You’ll freeze your tuchus off, is what you’ll do. I’m there, if we sit inside. ---
**Author:** ![pbbth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f9ae1b/32.png) [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2008, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/15 "2008-10-07T23:31:28Z")
> [@](#): > > Yaaaaaaay! It would be great to meet you **pbbth**! 🙂 I know, right? 😉 It’ll be great to meet you too! I love meeting dopers and having a face to put with the online pseudonym. I am in agreement about eating inside at Juniors…the cold will be a bit too much to hang out outdoors. ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Bean](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_bean/32/1760_2.png) [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/16 "2008-10-08T01:42:32Z")
Monday? I must have missed something. Why not the weekend? ---
**Author:** ![DooWahDiddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9bcb4/32.png) [@DooWahDiddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DooWahDiddy)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/17 "2008-10-08T03:35:04Z")
I may be able to come, depending on the time. And, you know, if people have any idea who I am. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eyebrows_0f_doom/32/3119_2.png) [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/18 "2008-10-08T06:38:08Z")
I’d like to go, though I don’t know about Mondays as I work late during the week. ---
**Author:** ![Illuminatiprimus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/illuminatiprimus/32/11520_2.png) [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 8:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/19 "2008-10-08T08:53:31Z")
Okay well **Jackdivinci** can’t make Fridays but most people seem to prefer the weekend - I don’t mind either way but if people could indicate a preference I think we can then pick a date and I’ll ask the mods to change the thread title to make it more prescriptive. Just to reiterate that it’s November I’m talking about, not next week! ---
**Author:** ![Illuminatiprimus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/illuminatiprimus/32/11520_2.png) [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2008, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552/20 "2008-10-16T11:25:21Z")
Bumping. It seems people prefer the weekend, so would people prefer Friday 7th or Saturday 8th? Let me know and I’ll start a new thread with time/date/location (I think Juniors sounds like a great venue). Sorry you won’t be able to make it **jackdavinci**. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-visiting-new-york-in-early-november-dopefest/466552.md?page=2)