[Houston3000]

Wanna try to make it to this one. Had a date during the last meetup unfortunately. The 31st is too far away for me to make any definite plans though... should probably know a few days before.

[jamieson87]

I shall be in the big apple from March 30th thru till April 7th.

Anything going on that I should know about?

[Mahonay]

I shall be in the big apple from March 30th thru till April 7th. Anything going on that I should know about?

Well it looks like this second meet-up may happen on the 31st.

[jamieson87]

Well it looks like this second meet-up may happen on the 31st.

Us Scot's can drink. You better watch out haha

[Mahonay]

Us Scot's can drink. You better watch out haha

Uh oh. Last time I drank with my very large Scottish friend it did not end well.

[bob page]

Anything going on tonight? I'm currently putzing around downtown for a few hours ( waiting on the gf, don't feel like going back to BK) and I'm not sure what to do.

[Jipan]

Anything going on tonight? I'm currently putzing around downtown for a few hours ( waiting on the gf, don't feel like going back to BK) and I'm not sure what to do.

I dunno what to tell you. It's relatively cold to do anything. Go goof off in front of the Earth Cam and make a thread about it I suppose.

I'm currently discovering the grandness that is Grand Central
Terminal because I have nothing better to do. The architecture's gorgeous. I'm about to be out home though. I hate the weekends. :(

[bob page]

Damn, Woorijip is like a pregaming hangout on the weekends.

[Mahonay]

Damn, Woorijip is like a pregaming hangout on the weekends.

I see you found your way to Korea town.

Hands down my favorite area to go for karaoke.

[bob page]

I see you found your way to Korea town. Hands down my favorite area to go for karaoke.

Yeah, I love this place. I had no idea the beer was so cheap, too ($3 Sapporo, Blue Moon).

[Jipan]

I see you found your way to Korea town. Hands down my favorite area to go for karaoke.

Dinner/drinking in a restaurant in Korea Way would be great for a future GAF meet up. Especially since we'd be a group of over 15 people.

[Mahonay]

Yeah, I love this place. I had no idea the beer was so cheap, too ($3 Sapporo, Blue Moon).

Hah well that definitely depends where you go. Korea town has it's share of typical Manhattan price gouging as well.

The last time I was in Korea town I went to some kind of super swanky secret Korean speak easy up in a random office building. I was too drunk to remember where it was actually. Maybe that was the point...

[SouthernDragon]

Wow, what an amazing OT! Will definitely be making use of it.

That said, while I will be looking at those hotel links, 4 friends and I will be hanging out in NYC after a competition in NJ. While our costs are covered in NJ, we're on our own in NYC for two days (as per our request).

Any recommendations on cheap, clean places to stay?

[Donos]

Williamsburg. And you're basically going to look for the Koncrete Jungle party at the Cove; Drum n bass isn't big enough in NY for a club full of it. Keep an eye out for parties at Sullivan Room also. What genres are you interested in?

Thanks for the nice suggestions. Hope we can catch a good event when we are there.

Maybe there's a Natural Selection Event going on at that time. The last two times were at the Public Assembly Loft in Brooklyn, which isn't really far from our appartment. Just 2 miles.

We are not fixed on a genre. House/Dance/Techno etc. Just not to minimal/experimental/trance. We still would favor DNB though :)

[BrLvgThrChmstry]

Welp, finally made to the city a few days ago and decided maybe I'll go out this evening. Made a 'roadmap' of places and things to do using the info found in this thread. Going solo. See what happens.

Edit: Never bothered. It was cold. And I was feeling lazy.

[Mahonay]

So this is only a couple weeks away now. Are people still interested in getting together in Williamsburg on the 31st?

If so another thread should probably be started for that.

[Davidion]

Thanks for the nice suggestions. Hope we can catch a good event when we are there. Maybe there's a Natural Selection Event going on at that time. The last two times were at the Public Assembly Loft in Brooklyn, which isn't really far from our appartment. Just 2 miles. We are not fixed on a genre. House/Dance/Techno etc. Just not to minimal/experimental/trance. We still would favor DNB though :)

Just hit

http://www.methodsnyc.com/metblog/wp.../wodnbback.jpg

[Donos]

Just hit http://www.methodsnyc.com/metblog/wp.../wodnbback.jpg

Thanks but that's today. I'm in USA/New York from 28.04. till 08.05. (dd.mm).
And holy shit at the price.

[RawPower]

I might be able to go to the meetup on the 31st, but no guarantees.

[smokeymicpot]

31st I can do not the 30th but St.Pattys day meet up?

[RawPower]

So what exactly is the plan for the 31st? I'll have to weigh my decision based partly on that.

[The Frankman]

I would love to meetup but the 31st might be tricky. Hopefully I'll make it.

[smokeymicpot]

So what exactly is the plan for the 31st? I'll have to weigh my decision based partly on that.

Same as last time some random bar, get fucked up and let it be awesome.

[RawPower]

Same as last time some random bar, get fucked up and let it be awesome.

I'm not much of a beer person, but I might stop by anyway. Drunk antics are always amusing. :P

[smokeymicpot]

Anyone else in the city? I will be at Irish Exit for a bit then think hopping around.

[Mully]

I'm working on the Williamsburg thread meetup as we speak. It should be up in about two days.

[thirty]

will be in NY April 12-17. any meet ups?

[Mahonay]

will be in NY April 12-17. any meet ups?

Not yet. Seems like we're still trying to iron out the plans for the March 31st meet-up.

[Mully]

Not yet. Seems like we're still trying to iron out the plans for the March 31st meet-up.

I would love to meetup but the 31st might be tricky. Hopefully I'll make it.

So what exactly is the plan for the 31st? I'll have to weigh my decision based partly on that.

31st I can do not the 30th but St.Pattys day meet up?

Thread is up. Have a look at the plan.

[bob page]

The perils of warm weather: insane Shake Shack lines:



Here's some pics I took last week from the Cloisters:

[Mahonay]

I work two blocks away from that Shake Shack. When I was staring in the shipping department here I used to have to wait in the longest god damn lines ever for client food runs.

Fuck you Shake Shack.

[Mully]

I work two blocks away from that Shake Shack. When I was staring in the shipping department here I used to have to wait in the longest god damn lines ever for client food runs. Fuck you Shake Shack.

Sucks your co-workers weren't down for a quesedilla from the food stands across from Madison Square Park.

[thirty]

anyone care to give me a run down of some cheap eats?

I also did the tourist spots like landmarks and museums on my last trip so I'm looking to do some other things this time. I did enjoy a bike ride around the island so i'll plan to do that again.

[thirty]

oops, 1st page has tons of suggestions.

[bob page]

omg, this fog.

(not my pic)

[Mully]

omg, this fog. (not my pic)

I love fog in the morning and night. Looks so cool.

[Jipan]

So I got scammed by a Metro card seller yesterday at the 181st and Ft. Washington station. It doesn't help that this station doesn't have a booth any more; it got removed last year. He sold me a card that had supposedly had $6.20 in it for six bucks, and swiped me in for free. Several hours later, I'm wondering why it doesn't work and go to the clerk to have him test it out. It turned out the card had zero dollars on it.

Ever since the MTA removed the booth, the station's been plagued with Metro card sellers. It doesn't help that most of the time the machines, don't take cash (the scammers' doing). So I have to resort to either walking down to the 175th street station if I have cash only or using my debit card. I find these guys incredibly annoying. I would like to get rid of these idiots Who should report this to? My local councilman, the MTA, or the local precinct?

[Host Samurai]

So I got scammed by a Metro card seller yesterday at the 181st and Ft. Washington station. It doesn't help that this station doesn't have a booth any more; it got removed last year. He sold me a card that had supposedly had $6.20 in it for six bucks, and swiped me in for free. Several hours later, I'm wondering why it doesn't work and go to the clerk to have him test it out. It turned out the card had zero dollars on it. Ever since the MTA removed the booth, the station's been plagued with Metro card sellers. It doesn't help that most of the time the machines, don't take cash (the scammers' doing). So I have to resort to either walking down to the 175th street station if I have cash only or using my debit card. I find these guys incredibly annoying. I would like to get rid of these idiots Who should report this to? My local councilman, the MTA, or the local precinct?

Never do that unless they actually show you how much is on the card by using the swipe machine that shows you the balance on the card. Otherwise there are machines all over the place so it makes buying one from these scammers pretty pointless.

People that hang around the subways are really shady and scummy. Just ignore them.

[Mahonay]

So I got scammed by a Metro card seller yesterday at the 181st and Ft. Washington station. It doesn't help that this station doesn't have a booth any more; it got removed last year. He sold me a card that had supposedly had $6.20 in it for six bucks, and swiped me in for free. Several hours later, I'm wondering why it doesn't work and go to the clerk to have him test it out. It turned out the card had zero dollars on it. Ever since the MTA removed the booth, the station's been plagued with Metro card sellers. It doesn't help that most of the time the machines, don't take cash (the scammers' doing). So I have to resort to either walking down to the 175th street station if I have cash only or using my debit card. I find these guys incredibly annoying. I would like to get rid of these idiots Who should report this to? My local councilman, the MTA, or the local precinct?

That is super shitty. I would say report it to the local council to try and see what they can do about getting working machines and someone to stop them from sabotaging them. The MTA is just going to give you the middle finger if you go to them directly.

Don't say anything about buying from the scammer though. It's illegal to buy them from someone just selling them on their own. I wouldn't report it for your own sake. Also in the future you should save yourself the trouble and just don't even consider that as an option. Just too sketchy.


I'm lucky enough that I need an unlimited card so I never have to stop at a ticket kiosk. I pay for it through work and they just give me mine when it comes in.

[jasonng]

Sucks to hear, Jipan. My life is dependent on an unlimited metrocard as well which blows because I don't have a choice but to reluctantly follow all fare hikes.

[Mahonay]

Sucks to hear, Jipan. My life is dependent on an unlimited metrocard as well which blows because I don't have a choice but to reluctantly follow all fare hikes.

:( Yeah the fare hikes are the worst. $100 bucks a month for subway costs is brutal. At least it's still cheaper for me than not getting an unlimited.

[Fumoffu]

Heading there on the 30th, any tips on what I should bring to wear? What's the weather currently like and all. I'm thinking jeans, t-shirt and a jacket. Some of the guides online don't give me much

[jamieson87]

Arrive on the 30th and I swear I cannot wait for both a go go curry and a five guys!!

[Mahonay]

Heading there on the 30th, any tips on what I should bring to wear? What's the weather currently like and all. I'm thinking jeans, t-shirt and a jacket. Some of the guides online don't give me much

That actually sounds perfect. Right now we're having unseasonable warm weather (70's-60s). Those temperatures aren't normal though, it will likely cool back down. At night it gets down into the 40's. So definitely bring at least a jacket.

[Fumoffu]

That actually sounds perfect. Right now we're having unseasonable warm weather (70's-60s). Those temperatures aren't normal though, it will likely cool back down. At night it gets down into the 40's. So definitely bring at least a jacket.

Awesome! So it's true a lot of the restaurants and cafes don't take plastic too?

[Mahonay]

Awesome! So it's true a lot of the restaurants and cafes don't take plastic too?

Definitely. I would say there are more places that take cards than don't but you will run into your fair share of cash only establishments. Bring plenty of cash with you or just hit up an ATM, they're everywhere. Although there's usually a $1.50-$3 charge at most machines if it's not your bank.

[Jipan]

It was a stupid, stupid move. I'm still face palming myself for it. Even my brothers told me I should never do it. I've always ignored them. I'll definitely go pay a visit to my councilman's office soon.

I had to buy an unlimited; normally I don't buy one unless I go to school at least 3 days a week and go out a lot in the weekends to get the most out of it. Otherwise, it's not a jusified purchase for me.

[bob page]

Arrive on the 30th and I swear I cannot wait for both a go go curry and a five guys!!

Don't go to Five Guys- there are better burger joints in the city. Five Guys is good for the Midwest but pretty mediocre for NYC.

[jamieson87]

Don't go to Five Guys- there are better burger joints in the city. Five Guys is good for the Midwest but pretty mediocre for NYC.

I've heard 5 napkin is pretty good and obviously shake shack. Where else would you recommend?

[bob page]

I've heard 5 napkin is pretty good and obviously shake shack. Where else would you recommend?

I actually went to 5 Napkin for hr first time the other day- it was really good but not amazing (and definitely pricey for what it is). I'm still a huge fan of Shake Shack and Bareburger.

Also, as of today, the new World Trade tower is the tallest building in NYC!