NYC GTG Second week in July
 

Greetings! A native NYer returns home for a few days - any interest in a GTG? I can do any time on July 9, 10th or 11th or morning or afternoon on July 12th [I have a 8 pm flight home from JFK].

Having never met any of the contingent in the metro area, I would love to be able to do so. Hope you can make it.

Love to meet but I'll be in Germany.

Sounds good to me. I can catch a train or bus in any weekday.

Ditto what Neo stated.

I might be able to make it.

Great! A bit of momentum going here! This will be fun.

Deb - just replied to your email - hope I get to see you on 'my side' of the country. And just think, you can have fresh bread!

I'm available after 5 on any day. I'd love to do this.

Adding my name to the "possible" list

Hmmm. I was somehow thinking more of lunch time or during the day for me, but in any case, I'm pretty sure I'll be in the city on Wed. the 10th -- so if the GTG doesn't work out for me, at least maybe we could meet for lunch, DebitNM.

Glad to see the replies!

Can we indicate if a mid - day GTG [noonish] or late afternoon [5 ish] is preferred?

Also, if there is any day that will not work?

Thanks and looking forward to coming home and meeting everyone!

I can only do Tuesday or Thursday of that week (medical appointments, etc. other days) Late afternoon works best for me. If it's noonish, I'll try to stop by for a quick hello.

I am leaning towards Thursday, later afternoon. How does that sound?

Sounds good to me. I'll pencil it in.

Great! Just got a ticket to see "Vanya" for later that night, so maybe around 4:30? Now we need a place. Suggestions? Drink, light dinner?

Any thoughts on a place to have the GTG??

NYC is an easy train ride away for me. I have Phillies tickets for the fireworks game on July 11 or I'd make an attempt to come up.

Baseball and fireworks - hard combo to give up!

I would love to. I will be in NY then but helping to chaperone 30 teens. I'll keep my ears open. If I can I will.

I'll be coming from work which conveniently is in Times Square. So something around 4:30ish in that area would work and you'll easily make your 7 pm curtain. So glad you're seeing Vanya!

Rhea - any thoughts where?

Depends on size of our group. Right now it looks like 8 folks.
one suggestion is a VERY inexpensive greek resto
www.dafnitaverna.com on 42 between 8-9th aves if DebitNM wants to eat before the 7 pm curtain.

If it's a nice day there is an outdoor area where Neo has stayed between 8 & 9th 49th-50 streets, World wide something. Neo would know better. We met there once before & it worked out well.

If it works out timewise that will be great for me. I will be in Hell's Kitchen then about four blocks from there.

That outdoor area Rhea mentions is between the two towers of Worldwide Plaza. It's in the middle of the block between 49th and 50th and between 8th and 9th. I'm not sure what exactly is there now (this area is built over the underground theatres -- New World Stages--where Avenue Q and other shows are playing).
The outdoor restaurant there along 49th is new and seems when I go by to be very popular. The one along 50th is primarily Mexican, but they have good and inexpensive drinks.

When I go into the city, I usually return home by either bus or train by 5, so not really sure I'll make this event, but I'll see.

I love the idea of Greek and Dafni Taverna looks perfect! Drinks starting at 4:30? And then we can order food either individually or a group of appetizers. How does that sound?
Thanks for the suggestion Rhea~

I had lunch with Rhea at Dafni before a show. It's quite delightful and we don't have to worry about weather!

Only 6 blocks from Grand Central. Count me in!

Still a maybe. Not sure if we will be away...

July 11th is getting closer! Can we get an update for who is a yes or a maybe and how many? Thanks!

I am a maybe. I can't do dinner, but I can join you guys for a drink if you are still meeting at 4:30.

I've never been to a GTG before!

Time is still 4:30. We will probably do appetizers or light food. But come for a drink!

topping

Don't count on me on Thursday the 11th.

I expect to be there.

Still a maybe...

What is the protocol for identifying ourselves. Do we carry Fodor's guides? Should I have a palmetto leave and Debbie have an adding machine?

And I'll bring my favorite tree :)

Good one, palmetto!

It looks like it will be a small gatherinng; centralparkgirl, you, me and perhaps travelgirl2. Not sure about Rhea or Itlhermits.

We'll figure out a way ~ always do.

If it's a small group, we can go anywhere near the theater. Dafni is further west, but I will meet you wherever you like. Looking forward to it!

Alternates would be welcomed, CPG.

I have never been to the Long Room gastro pub on 44th (6th and Bway). Has anyone? What I noticed is that their flatbread pizza comes from Sullivan St Bakery - a good omen? They take reservations. I can check it out tomorrow or next Tuesday.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-long-room-new-york

Other thoughts?