New York City Meetups

Pheta Ande · Sep 9th, 2006, 08:41

I wsa just about to post something about that.
I actually lived in this hood for a while.
Its mostly 1st av, around 4th, 5th and 6th. None of these restaurants are owned by Indians. They all seem to be Bangladeshi owned. FYI..... some are pretty bad. There is also another Indian neighbourhood around 23rd and Lex. I think I went to a good South Indian restaurant there.

Merchant · Sep 9th, 2006, 12:05

There's also Jackson Heights, where I live. Home to New York's own Bombay beer bar (well, not really, though at 2 in the morning you can use your imagination and pretend you've stepped into the pages of "Maximum City").

One of my friends wrote this article; I took the picture:

http://tinyurl.com/gpntu

(For some reason, the first time you click the link, you get the main page. Come back and click again, you get the Beer Bar story.)

More pictures are here:

http://archive.prestonmerchant.com/g...392675&e=0&p=0

The food's really good, too.

docgirl2005 · Sep 15th, 2006, 01:22

Hi guys

Sorry to be a nag but I need more details about the meetup because its only a few weeks away and my husband is asking me why he can't schedule call duty that night at hospital. I told him I will get definitive details about the meetup.

Not in NYC right now (unfortunately) so dont know the latest places to arrange the meetup. How many of us are coming. Whats the plan timing etc? Being only 22 days away I was curious..

Thanks!

Rothrock · Sep 15th, 2006, 08:54

I live in the Jackson Heights neighborhood as well. I vote for Jackson Heights first, the area around 28th & Lex second, and the insane Bangladeshi restaurants around 1st third.

Of course the proximity of good paan to the first two choices would really be swaying my vote.

laughingbuddha · Sep 15th, 2006, 09:33

If everything -- especially the date -- is set in stone maybe I can make it as well. I know i am new here, and post even less, but I've been lurking a long time. Oh, and if it is outside Manhattan (okay, if i have to take anything other than "A" train) I may need some help

nadreg · Sep 15th, 2006, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by docgirl2005

How many of us are coming. Whats the plan timing etc? Being only 22 days away I was curious..

OK... Let's get a headcount and a vote for where to meet:

I'm in for Oct 7th, and I prefer to meet in Manhattan for lunch. I'll find an appopriate place and suggest something. It might be easier for the out of towners as well to meet in Manhattan. Jackson Heights can get a little hairy for newcomers.

Everyone who is coming please say "AYE".

laughingbuddha · Sep 15th, 2006, 11:43

AYE AYE for the Oct. 7th... or any other Saturday

docgirl2005 · Sep 15th, 2006, 12:14

Aye (+1 guest) one for Oct 7th!

Anything is fine with us. We are coming from Philadelphia so Manhattan is very easy but I know Jackson Heights too. Manhattan takes my vote.

Pheta Ande · Sep 15th, 2006, 17:18

Manhattan!
Pleeeeezzzzzzzzzze!

Merchant · Sep 15th, 2006, 23:43

Quote:

Jackson Heights can get a little hairy for newcomers.

You folks will brave the Mumbai airport at 2 AM but won't go three express stops from midtown on the E train????

Pheta Ande · Sep 16th, 2006, 07:43

The only way you will get me to Jackson Heights is in a Rickshaw, and I am not talking about those bicycle rickshaws that charge $20 for 10 blocks!!!!

docgirl2005 · Sep 17th, 2006, 02:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Merchant

You folks will brave the Mumbai airport at 2 AM but won't go three express stops from midtown on the E train????

Haha!

I go to Chennai or Hyderabad. Infinetly better in many regards than Mumbai and quieter. I dont think its about being brave I think its just convenience and centrally located for all.
Funny though

nadreg · Oct 1st, 2006, 02:46

The NYC Meetup is set for Manhattan on Sat, Oct 7th for lunch. All members who would like to attend, please confirm by replying to this thread as soon as possible.

I did a little bit of research, and I'm suggesting the Hampton Chutney Co, which is located at 464 Amsterdam Ave (bet. 82nd & 83rd Sts), Manhattan, NY.

It's rated as one of the cheaper, but good, restaurants by Zagat. Here are some snippets from their reviews:

The “post-yoga-class” SoHo crowd collects for “cheap-but-delicious” “Indian fusion” dosa wraps, “lightly spiced with curry and a smile”

Let me know if this is good for everyone, or if you'd prefer to meet someplace else.

nycank · Oct 1st, 2006, 07:25

Not too impressed with HCC. Sarvanas on 26th & Lex or Dimple on 30th between 5th & Bwy ???

docgirl2005 · Oct 2nd, 2006, 05:35

I was so excited about this meetup. As far as I remember this would be the first for New York area.

However

my husband has a conference in Arizona and bought tickets for both of us. I will try my hardest to get out of the conference (hopefully United Airlines will refund my money) and if so I am in for sure! If not I hope its a roaring success! I need 2 days..will get back to you Nadreg asap!

Sep 9th, 2006, 12:05	#17
Merchant Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,204	There's also Jackson Heights, where I live. Home to New York's own Bombay beer bar (well, not really, though at 2 in the morning you can use your imagination and pretend you've stepped into the pages of "Maximum City"). One of my friends wrote this article; I took the picture: http://tinyurl.com/gpntu (For some reason, the first time you click the link, you get the main page. Come back and click again, you get the Beer Bar story.) More pictures are here: http://archive.prestonmerchant.com/g...392675&e=0&p=0 The food's really good, too. Last edited by Merchant : Sep 15th, 2006 at 01:33.

Oct 1st, 2006, 02:46	#28
nadreg Administrator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NY, USA Posts: 2,132	New York City Meetups The NYC Meetup is set for Manhattan on Sat, Oct 7th for lunch. All members who would like to attend, please confirm by replying to this thread as soon as possible. I did a little bit of research, and I'm suggesting the Hampton Chutney Co, which is located at 464 Amsterdam Ave (bet. 82nd & 83rd Sts), Manhattan, NY. It's rated as one of the cheaper, but good, restaurants by Zagat. Here are some snippets from their reviews: The “post-yoga-class” SoHo crowd collects for “cheap-but-delicious” “Indian fusion” dosa wraps, “lightly spiced with curry and a smile” Let me know if this is good for everyone, or if you'd prefer to meet someplace else. Last edited by machadinha : Dec 1st, 2007 at 10:35. Reason: adjusted title, merged threads

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Sep 9th, 2006, 08:41	#16
Pheta Ande Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US and A Posts: 107	I wsa just about to post something about that. I actually lived in this hood for a while. Its mostly 1st av, around 4th, 5th and 6th. None of these restaurants are owned by Indians. They all seem to be Bangladeshi owned. FYI..... some are pretty bad. There is also another Indian neighbourhood around 23rd and Lex. I think I went to a good South Indian restaurant there.

Sep 15th, 2006, 01:22	#18
docgirl2005 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: usa Posts: 443	Hi guys Sorry to be a nag but I need more details about the meetup because its only a few weeks away and my husband is asking me why he can't schedule call duty that night at hospital. I told him I will get definitive details about the meetup. Not in NYC right now (unfortunately) so dont know the latest places to arrange the meetup. How many of us are coming. Whats the plan timing etc? Being only 22 days away I was curious.. Thanks!

Sep 15th, 2006, 08:54	#19
Rothrock Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 97	I live in the Jackson Heights neighborhood as well. I vote for Jackson Heights first, the area around 28th & Lex second, and the insane Bangladeshi restaurants around 1st third. Of course the proximity of good paan to the first two choices would really be swaying my vote.

Sep 15th, 2006, 09:33	#20
laughingbuddha Not laughing anymore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: in the jungle Posts: 43	If everything -- especially the date -- is set in stone maybe I can make it as well. I know i am new here, and post even less, but I've been lurking a long time. Oh, and if it is outside Manhattan (okay, if i have to take anything other than "A" train) I may need some help

Sep 15th, 2006, 11:43	#22
laughingbuddha Not laughing anymore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: in the jungle Posts: 43	AYE AYE for the Oct. 7th... or any other Saturday

Sep 15th, 2006, 12:14	#23
docgirl2005 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: usa Posts: 443	Aye (+1 guest) one for Oct 7th! Anything is fine with us. We are coming from Philadelphia so Manhattan is very easy but I know Jackson Heights too. Manhattan takes my vote.

Sep 15th, 2006, 17:18	#24
Pheta Ande Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US and A Posts: 107	Manhattan! Pleeeeezzzzzzzzzze!

Sep 16th, 2006, 07:43	#26
Pheta Ande Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US and A Posts: 107	The only way you will get me to Jackson Heights is in a Rickshaw, and I am not talking about those bicycle rickshaws that charge $20 for 10 blocks!!!!

Oct 1st, 2006, 07:25	#29
nycank Clueless Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Homeless Posts: 1,247	Not too impressed with HCC. Sarvanas on 26th & Lex or Dimple on 30th between 5th & Bwy ???

Oct 2nd, 2006, 05:35	#30
docgirl2005 Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: usa Posts: 443	I was so excited about this meetup. As far as I remember this would be the first for New York area. However my husband has a conference in Arizona and bought tickets for both of us. I will try my hardest to get out of the conference (hopefully United Airlines will refund my money) and if so I am in for sure! If not I hope its a roaring success! I need 2 days..will get back to you Nadreg asap!