# NYC Doperfest...Redux? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [April 28, 2000, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493 "2000-04-28T14:31:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![DAVEW0071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e19b73/32.png) [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2000, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/81 "2000-05-28T22:38:46Z")
Can we lock and load on time and place? I’m willing to let those more familiar with Manhattan (the island, not the moderator) pick the place. Time is not real important to me, except to allow for drive time and the requisite hour to find a place to park. I’m also writing this to bump it to the top of the MPSIMS list. ---
**Author:** ![soulsling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@soulsling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulsling)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2000, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/82 "2000-05-29T17:22:40Z")
i second that, turns out i’m heading for Arizona that week, and i’m hopeful to be able to make the doper meet. if there is none, i can leave for AZ early, so where and what time? it’s getting awfully close boys and girls… ---
**Author:** ![Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/258eb7/32.png) [@Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wonko_The_Sane)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2000, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/83 "2000-05-29T19:18:22Z")
I like the Idea of the place above 21 Mott. It is a good restaurant for Dim Sum, and I **also** don’t know what it’s called. It’s not a far walk to the village bars (the peculiar pub is about 15 min walk, and the food is tasty. I would prefer Saturday because of work and stuff. Any ideas on time? I would prefer early, because the bars get so crowded you can’t talk easily as it gets later. Howzabout a Dim Sum Lunch? ---
**Author:** ![Joe\_Cool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ecb155/32.png) [@Joe\_Cool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joe_Cool)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2000, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/84 "2000-05-31T04:04:41Z")
> [@](#): > > \*\*What have we got so far? > > Swiddles > Soulsling > Lux Fiat > DreamWorks > Green Bean > Billdo > SaxFace > Davew0071 > Wonko the Sane > Manny > Biggirl > Uke Ike > \*\* Hey, what’s the big idea leaving me off the list??? ---
**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:** [May 31, 2000, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/85 "2000-05-31T13:34:43Z")
Here’s a little story. . . I change my name to hide from my husband who, as of today, has **not** registered on this board. I go from Biggirl, very discriptive, to Pink Slinky (I am neither Pink nor Slinky). Slowly but surely everything that was Biggirl has turned into Pink Slinky. Still I think hubby may not notice since it was mostly in the Pit that Biggirl turned into Pink Slinky. Now I check this thread. Guess what? What’s the use now? Joe, you back door sneaking spy! Show me where you posted on this thread before. Swiddles where are you? You have called us together, yet you have abandoned us during this crucial decision making time. I’ll give you until this Friday. If you don’t make a final decision on the place by then, I’ll do it. That’s right, I’m taking over. Viva le resistance! ---
**Author:** ![SwimmingRiddles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@SwimmingRiddles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwimmingRiddles)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2000, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/86 "2000-06-02T16:49:10Z")
Dear Artist formerly known as Biggirl: remind me to tell you my father’s Pinky story. I think you’ll be amused. Here is my story. SisterRiddles may have to work. But I just got an e-mail from my Godfather begging me to come, and bring anyone. He said he misses “youngblood.” Ahhhh…So I am going to give ole’ Sis another chance, and if she keeps waffling, I’m inviting an alternate Riddle friend for a weekend, free lodging in the upper east side, one Doper convention, and lots of time with one of the most amazing people I have ever crossed paths with, GodfatherRiddles. And the Puerto Rican parade. What could possibly be better? Anyh00, I am in for a Saturday event. How do people feel about a 7:00 PM call to arms? That way people who need to tuck the youngsters in can eat and get back in time, and those of us who might just dance the night away can do just that. As for a location, I defer to my NYC livin’ counterparts. Dim Sum is fine with me, if they have vegetarian items I will be elated. Location is not a problem, hand me a bus/subway schedual and I’m fine. I’m situated in Manhatten, so I’d be pleased if we decided to stay on the rock, but whatever you locals decide on is fine. And remember, I am not yet 21, so unless Dreamworks wants to forget his oath to uphold the law and we want to point Swiddles in the direction of your friendly neighborhood fake ID guy, or a place that checks at the bar/has bouncers stupid enough to just look at the year and not the date, under 21 friendly would be apprechiated. Or I could sit on the curb and people can bring me table scraps. Whatever. ---
**Author:** ![soulsling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@soulsling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulsling)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2000, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/87 "2000-06-02T17:56:28Z")
hey, i voted for you as prom queen and never got a thanx. ☹ 😉 7pm sounds good to me. so hows Herban Kitchen on Hudson and Spring, by the 1 or 9, C or E trains, all organic food, excellent vegan and vegetarian dishes, great meatloaf and steak as well for the carnivores, situated by several clubs, they serve alcohol, they do not ID if i say they don’t (i have connections), and the clubs and bars all around within the 4 block radius won’t card either. any other suggestions? ---
**Author:** ![Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/258eb7/32.png) [@Wonko\_The\_Sane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wonko_The_Sane)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2000, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/88 "2000-06-02T18:05:55Z")
What does everybody say to Saturday the Tenth, at 11:30am for dim sum at that place above Sun Hop Sing at 21 Mott? Then off to the village for a few brews? How does this sound? ---
**Author:** ![SwimmingRiddles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@SwimmingRiddles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwimmingRiddles)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2000, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/89 "2000-06-02T18:54:15Z")
Hey, Soul: Prom Queen? whah?? I haven’t been here in a week. Got a link? (and thanks!) Wonko: I know I would really rather prefer an evening deal, just because I want to spend the day with my godfather, who is the real reason I am coming down there at all. But majority rules, speak up, Metro-Dopers! ---
**Author:** ![Joe\_Cool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ecb155/32.png) [@Joe\_Cool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joe_Cool)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2000, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/90 "2000-06-02T22:15:06Z")
> [@](#): > > \*\* > Hey, Soul: Prom Queen? whah?? I haven’t been here in a week. Got a link? (and thanks!) > > Wonko: I know I would really rather prefer an evening deal, just because I want to spend the day with my godfather, who is the real reason I am coming down there at all. But majority rules, speak up, Metro-Dopers! > \*\* I’ll go along with whatever, but I’m with SR on this one. Saturday evening is definitely best. ---
**Author:** ![soulsling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@soulsling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulsling)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2000, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/91 "2000-06-03T00:42:50Z")
Here’s the link **Swimming Riddles** , it’s **slythe** s little pet, i’ve just been keeping score. [Prom Queen of IMHO](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=25843) my suggestion can’t possibly be the only one for 7pm, c’mon peeps, name a place if you don’t like my choice… at least RSVP… please??? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Lux\_Fiat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/bc79bd/32.png) [@Lux\_Fiat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lux_Fiat)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2000, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/92 "2000-06-03T03:52:13Z")
I’m more amenable to the evening, myself, since I’ve got to take the train in first. I mean, I’ll hop an early train if that’s what it takes, but my first consideration must always be my own comfort. ---
**Author:** ![DAVEW0071](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e19b73/32.png) [@DAVEW0071](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DAVEW0071)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2000, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/93 "2000-06-03T11:34:26Z")
Yeah, Saturday evening is much preferred by the Ol’ Dave-Guy as well. I actually gotta work that day, killing bugs in Orange Freakin’ County. Location doesn’t matter, since I’m bringing my own wheels. I just gotta find a place to park. But my vote is for 7-ish Saturday e’en. ---
**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:** [June 5, 2000, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/94 "2000-06-05T15:18:07Z")
Saturday Herban Kitchen on Hudson and Spring. 7ish. Let me just say that the starting time is just a starting point. It’s been my experience (I’ve been to one major Dopefest and one mini one) that people straggle in at anytime after the start time. There should be a sign or something. We’ve all read of the unfortunate people who arrived at Fests and not located any Dopersters. --An aside, this really baffles me because from all I’ve read and seen, Dopesters are usually a loud and rambunctious crew. Brooklyn Dopersters. Pre-meet? Waddya say? ---
**Author:** ![SwimmingRiddles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@SwimmingRiddles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwimmingRiddles)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2000, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/95 "2000-06-05T15:30:27Z")
Hey, Slink, any idea on the actual address? ---
**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:** [June 5, 2000, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/96 "2000-06-05T15:40:47Z")
Swim, you’ll have to ask Soulsling for the actual address. But I’m sure if you go to Hudson and Spring and look around, they’ll be a sign or something. And Dave, please wash before joining us for dinner. ---
**Author:** ![soulsling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@soulsling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulsling)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2000, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/97 "2000-06-05T16:04:42Z")
hello. glad you made a great decision. [Herban Kitchen](http://newyork.citysearch.com/E/V/NYCNY/0003/22/13/) 290 Hudson. Closest cross street, Hudson and Spring 7pm sounds great. the place will stay open 'till about midnite if it has to, and there’s plenty of great bars just across the street and down the street, all of which will accomodate all of us, even those who are younger then the law allows. 🙂 My now ex-girlfriend is the hostess and manager. anyone get a count? RSVP anyone? ---
**Author:** ![soulsling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@soulsling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulsling)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2000, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/98 "2000-06-05T16:07:30Z")
forgot to mention the trains that go to that vicinity. C, E, 1, 9, and if your cabbing it, Hudson is 8th ave below 12th st. ---
**Author:** ![Joe\_Cool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ecb155/32.png) [@Joe\_Cool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joe_Cool)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2000, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/99 "2000-06-05T19:32:51Z")
> [@](#): > > **…people straggle in at anytime after the start time…** Hey, was that directed at me?! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![soulsling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@soulsling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulsling)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2000, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493/100 "2000-06-05T21:53:23Z")
you can’t miss it either, green flag hanging outside above the door says “Eat Well” or something and across the street is a bar called Antarctica. So who’s coming? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nyc-doperfest-redux/16493.md?page=6)