Here's the Mapquest image for the restaurant location:

http://tinyurl.com/5yfnef

You can click for hotels in the "category" space above it for "search nearby". I did that and didn't recognize any of the hotels in that area.

whoa. how come I edited and got a double post? Is that a result of last night's maintenance?

LoveItaly, yes you have to come. We will find a way to get you home. If Janisj comes, that might work but I know we can get you back either way.

I think we should start before 7pm. Maybe 6:30 so we have plenty of time to visit. TY, we will save a space for you and make sure you are not stuck against the wall in the middle of a bunch of beautiful women (unless of course, you want that seating arrangement! LOL)

morning all. LoveItaly - I'd definitely be able to take you down and back IF I go. But my dates up at Tahoe aren't firm yet (and it might be semi-last minute)

So - if you and paula1470 or someone else can work out another option - go ahead. If not, I can be your fall back postition

Good morning dear Janisj, I had planned on asking you if you were able to attend the GTG if you would be willing to give me a ride, so thank you for your kind offer.

If you are not able to attend the GTG I will see what I can work out as I sure would love to attend. And not from a selfish reason but I hope you can attend as I know you would enjoy the GTG as they are a great group of Fodorite!

And good morning to you also Paula. Thank you also! But I live so far out of the way for you dear one.

I think the idea of meeting at 6:30pm is a very good idea as when looking at the website I noted they close at 9:30pm.

Anyway, there is time to see what can be worked out. Hope everyone is having a good week!

I checked the map Patrick posted. I didn't see any hotels in the area of the restaurant where I would want to stay. I think one should just plan on taking a taxi if they are going to be staying at a hotel. Personally I always stay at Union Square. Later I will check out some hotels I like and see if they have rooms available etc.

Yes:
Cat and Mr Cat
Faina
Linda
Patrick and Lee
Paula
Ronda and Dan
Stu Dudley
Tom TRSW
Trvl Maven and Mr Maven

Maybe:
DMlove
JanisJ
LoveItaly
LucieV
Shanghainese
Surfergirl
ThereYet

6.30 pm - I can be there at 6 pm I think as a "greeter" with the orange Fodor's bag so there is no confusion which table to go to

Give me a few minutes, I'll post transportation advice - from BART, etc...

If anybody is coming by BART (Tom?) from Embarcadero walk up 1 or 2 blocks to take bus line 10 that crosses Market at Front going north.

From Embarcadero Blvd - line 12 to Sansome, walk 1 or 2 blocks to the restaurant.

From Van Ness area - bus line 12 runs along Washington to cross Van Ness, go east to Sansome, you are by the restaurant.

From Fishermen's take line 10 going toward Embarcadero/Market, get off on Battery @ Broadway, walk 1 block up to Sansome.

All above bus lines should stop at Broadway, the restaurant is 924 Sansome between Broadway and Vallejo.

If you want to walk, take BART to Montgomery, exit to Sansome, walk over 9 blocks.

Anybody needs help? Like you need a pick-up not to get lost in the maze of SF traffic?

Also, if there is something you'd rather not post, drop a line [email protected]

Ok, help me. Where is Fisherman's Wharf on that Map?

cat, on the mapquest link I gave, drag the map downward. Follow Embarcadero along the water to the top end of the area -- you'll see Pier 45 extending out into the water. That's Fisherman's Wharf. The Ferry Building is to the right and down a bit from the restaurant on the map. You'll see it marked as "ferry plz." between Pier 1 and Pier 2.

I should mention that apparently there are a number of conventions that week -- my preliminary checking was finding all hotel discounts, even AAA or senior gone from most hotels and some already fully sold out. Friday night may be a little clearer if conventions end on Friday.

Hi there Tom, here is the hotel I usually stay at located at Union Square. They do have available rooms for Thursday and Friday night (Oct. 23 and 24th). I did not check out the room rates however.

And I have not stayed at the Villa Florence since they remodeled and became owned by the Larkspur Group, they use to be part of the Kimpton Group. Location wise if one wants to stay at Union Square this hotel is perfect.
http://www.villaflorence.com/

Hi Faina! I notice you have thereyet under the "maybe" list..isn't he a "yes"? I am asking as I was under the impression thereyet is attending for sure, unless I misunderstood.

Author: thereyet
Date: 09/19/2008, 12:23 am
Sign me a maybe.

I would love to move him to "yes" even if he wants some of my dessert, but...

Oh, I assumed since he chose the restaurant he is coming for sure. I will email him for you as I am prettty sure he is. Take care!

Wasn't this post a confirmtion that thereyet is no longer a maybe, but a yes?
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Author: thereyet
Date: 09/22/2008, 08:01 pm

I think 7:00 is a good time. I usually work till 7:00 and it takes about 30 minutes to get there.

I'll have to knock off a wee bit early don't ya think?

Oh, and get me off that fence sitter list.

thereyet

OUCH! Knocking off the fence

Yes:
Cat and Mr Cat
Faina
Linda
Patrick and Lee
Paula
Ronda and Dan
Stu Dudley
ThereYet
Tom TRSW
Trvl Maven and Mr Maven

Maybe:
DMlove
JanisJ
LoveItaly
LucieV
Shanghainese
Surfergirl

14 yes and 6 maybe YAY!

Ok, we booked a room at the Columbus, too, but I am still looking just in case.

Looks like now we will be driving up Friday and going home Sunday.

Shoot. I was just going to suggest that those of us in the vicinity could meet for breakfast at Mama's on Washington Square on Saturday. But we fly home on Saturday!

Patrick-We'll just have to have breakfast without you! Or you could change your flight (yeah, right!!)

What time, neo? Maybe an early brekkie?