# Return of the NYC Thursday Night Dope-Dinners
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Created:** [August 20, 2001, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205 "2001-08-20T18:38:36Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Billdo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billdo)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2001, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/1 "2001-08-20T18:38:36Z")
Yes, after a summer of extreme intermittancy, it’s time to get back to the semi-irregular New York City Doper Dinner Get-Togethers.
The first of these will be this Thursday, August 23rd at our old favorite **Blondie’s** on West 79th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam. 1/9 train to 79th or B/C train to 81st.
As usual, we’ll start at about 6:30 and go on 'til we’re done with the chicken wings and pitchers of beer.
Come around and we’ll have a toast to our brand new moderator and NYC stalwart, DrMatrix.
If you can make it, post here to let the world know and keep the thread visible. If you don’t get a chance to post, just show up.
See you Thursday!
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### Author:  [@Pucette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pucette)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2001, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/2 "2001-08-20T18:45:41Z")
I think I would love to have me some wings and see everyone again!
Thanks for resurrecting these, Billdo.
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### Author:  [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2001, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/3 "2001-08-20T18:46:18Z")
Hmmm . . . Might be able to make this one; I finally finished my new book and have a few spare moments . . .Supposed to be nice out on Thursday, too!
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### Author:  [@Maeglin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maeglin)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2001, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/4 "2001-08-20T19:53:57Z")
Hmm…for a rare Eve sighting, I just might be able to make it. Perhaps around 9:30, if anyone will still actually be there.
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### Author:  [@Joe\_Cool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joe_Cool)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2001, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/5 "2001-08-20T20:03:05Z")
> [@](#):
>
> \*Originally posted by Billdo \*
> \*\*Yes, after a summer of extreme intermittancy, it’s time to get back to the semi-irregular New York City Doper Dinner Get-Togethers.
>
> The first of these will be this Thursday, August 23rd at our old favorite **Blondie’s** on West 79th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam. 1/9 train to 79th or B/C train to 81st.
>
> As usual, we’ll start at about 6:30 and go on 'til we’re done with the chicken wings and pitchers of beer.
>
> Come around and we’ll have a toast to our brand new moderator and NYC stalwart, DrMatrix.
>
> If you can make it, post here to let the world know and keep the thread visible. If you don’t get a chance to post, just show up.
>
> See you Thursday! \*\*
Dr. Matrix is a mod now? Nice! I’ll make it a point to be there, and hopefully I’ll be able to coerce JerseyDiamond to join me.
…Unless you’ll all be gone by about 8 or 8:30. I work until 7…
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### Author:  [@Cap\_n\_Crude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cap_n_Crude)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2001, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/6 "2001-08-20T20:09:49Z")
If and when I’m employed again, I may start joining you fine people. As it stands, I can’t afford to spring for good eats very often, and I refuse to let anybody else pay for me. Except Governor Pataki, of course. 😉
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### Author:  [@THespos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/THespos)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2001, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/7 "2001-08-20T21:18:32Z")
I’d love to go, but I’ve got a studio jam this Thursday night and then I have to go see my friend’s band play at the Hogs N’ Heifers on the Upper East Side.
Lemme know 'bout the next one, though.
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### Author:  [@GrandfatherTrout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandfatherTrout)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2001, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/8 "2001-08-20T22:40:58Z")
Awwww mannnnnn…
I’d love to but I have to coach a swim practice this Thursday night. I’ll take out my disappointment on my teammates and think of y’all.
Next time for sure.
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### Author:  [@OxyMoron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OxyMoron)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2001, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/9 "2001-08-21T02:17:41Z")
Here I was, about to post that I’m headed down to Maryland…and _Eve’s_ gonna be there?
OK, it won’t kill me to go down Friday AM instead.
Mark me down.
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### Author:  [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2001, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/10 "2001-08-21T02:40:26Z")
I’ll stop by.
Please folks, remember to send me home at a reasonable hour. Would it be O.K to bring the boy? That’ll ensure I get home.
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### Author:  [@Pixellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pixellent)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2001, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/11 "2001-08-21T06:40:30Z")
I’d like to make it.
(“Who he?”
“Oh, you know… that guy.”
“Oh, right. That guy. Er… which guy?”
“Mags brought him to the last one.”
“Oh… THAT guy!!! I still don’t remember him.”
“Shrug.”)
Probably be along a little late, as my office doesn’t let me out of my cage until 7pm. Don’t wait on the drinking on my account.
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### Author:  [@lurkernomore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkernomore)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2001, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/12 "2001-08-21T12:26:10Z")
dunno yet.
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### Author:  [@vix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vix)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2001, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/13 "2001-08-21T13:26:09Z")
I’ve already got dinner plans, but it sounds like half the crew plans to get there late anyway. I may swing by at some point…
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### Author:  [@Billdo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billdo)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2001, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/14 "2001-08-21T17:28:39Z")
Wow! Eve might show up at a bar and wings joint. Who’da thunk it? (Actually, Eve, the resturant part is not smokey at all, and there’s a variety of good food.)
And, Maeglin, if you force us to, we’ll just have to hang around and drink beers 'til 9:30 or so. But, Joe\_Cool, we won’t wait for you unless you bring JerseyDiamond.
Cap’nCrude, as far as good eats goes, Blondies is quite reasonable. There’s a menu on their [webpage](http://blondies.citysearch.com/) if you want to see if it fits in your budget.
Golly, THespos and GrandfatherTrout, can’t you think of better excuses.
Biggirl, we would **never** think of keeping you out late. Bring the boy (and I assume you mean your son, 'cause I’m not sure your husband would be as effective at making sure you get home at a reasonable hour – but bring Houseman as well, too).
And Pixellent, just hang around with the NY Dopers for a while, and after a few short months or years we’ll begin to recognize you as someone more than “Hey You!” Can’t wait to meet you.
And the rest of ya’s – see you there.
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### Author:  [@Maeglin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maeglin)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2001, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/15 "2001-08-21T17:31:11Z")
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> And, Maeglin, if you force us to, we’ll just have to hang around and drink beers 'til 9:30 or so.
Somehow I doubt that much force will be required. If I am running on time, I’ll pop on down. Otherwise, expect me when you see me, blah blah blah.
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### Author:  [@soulsling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soulsling)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2001, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/16 "2001-08-21T17:34:36Z")
Hello. I’ll make it a point to be there. See ya then.
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### Author:  [@Pixellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pixellent)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2001, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/17 "2001-08-21T17:37:40Z")
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> \*And Pixellent, just hang around with the NY Dopers for a while, and after a few short months or years we’ll begin to recognize you as someone more than “Hey You!” Can’t wait to meet you. \*\*
Only a few short months or years? And they say you Dopers aren’t a welcoming bunch. 🙂
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### Author:  [@dalovindj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalovindj)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2001, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/18 "2001-08-21T17:45:05Z")
That’s funny. I have been to Blondies a bunch of times. Anyone know the bartender Grady? Good friend of mine. He shot part of his last movie in my pad in Brooklyn.
I’ll be there.
DaLovin’ Dj
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### Author:  [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2001, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/19 "2001-08-21T22:51:01Z")
I’ll bring the boy. Maybe even Missy Funga will make an appearance. Missy Funga keeps chickening out at the last minute. If Houseman comes (he just might) then my reason to go home early will be gone.
I’m such a dirty stay out.
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### Author:  [@stuyguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuyguy)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2001, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-nyc-thursday-night-dope-dinners/77205/20 "2001-08-21T23:58:38Z")
Hey, if Eve is coming, I’m gonna try to make it.
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