May 26th GTG

[les]

Hi ladies! May 26th seems to be the best date to have a GTG this month. Since I only have a couple more weeks left in Somerville, it would be nice for me to meet all of you somewhere in this area if everyone is okay with that.

Who is able to join in?

Any food preferences or suggestions for dinner locations?

[drloretta]

Sorry, I think I'm out. I'm getting a filling replaced that morning, I'm not sure I'll be a good dinner companion

[les]

May 15, 2015 14:50:02 GMT -5 drloretta said:

Sorry, I think I'm out. I'm getting a filling replaced that morning, I'm not sure I'll be a good dinner companion

Aw, well if you change your mind please come!

[les]

May 15, 2015 14:55:42 GMT -5 RockNVoll said:

It's your 'hood, you must have an idea of where to go! I'll try to join but will have to play it by ear.

And no apologies for location. You know the rules--you plan it, you get to dictate the terms!

True! I keep going to the same places in Davis so it would be nice to try something a little different. I'll check Yelp for Harvard and Central Square restaurants.

I hope you can make it!

[drloretta]

May 15, 2015 14:50:02 GMT -5 drloretta said:

Sorry, I think I'm out. I'm getting a filling replaced that morning, I'm not sure I'll be a good dinner companion

If it feels ok I'll try to make it!

[bostonmichelle]

I'll try and make it but will probably have to see how the day goes at work.

[mcc]

I might be able to come!

[liveintheville]

Since it's local I think I can make it!

[les]

Here are some restaurant ideas.

Harvard Square:
The Boathouse
Russell House Tavern
Park Restaurant & Bar

Central Square:
Life Alive (I really like this place, but it gets crowded and we might have trouble finding a table.)

Davis Square:
Flatbread Company
Rosebud
Posto

[mcc]

I'm meh on the Boathouse and think it's a bit small if we're a large group. Plus I think their bathroom is a onesie which I'm principled against (but won't stop me from going). My top 3 are:

Rosebud
Russell House Tavern
Park Restaurant (only 3rd because I was there recently but I love it there)

[elfinia7]

Flatbread is fun, low key and they have bowling. I love Posto and Russell House Tavern too. Rosebud may be small depending on the size of our group, but then again I haven't been there in ages so I could be forgetting what it's like inside. I don't know any of the others.

[LoveTrains]

May 19, 2015 6:56:48 GMT -5 mcc said:

I'm meh on the Boathouse and think it's a bit small if we're a large group. Plus I think their bathroom is a onesie which I'm principled against (but won't stop me from going). My top 3 are:

Rosebud
Russell House Tavern
Park Restaurant (only 3rd because I was there recently but I love it there)

Why are you principled against a onesie bathroom? They are my favorite!!

[les]

I just called Rosebud and they said they can accommodate a late group (I gave them an estimate of ~8). Let's plan on having dinner there on the 26th. Can everyone make it at 6:30 or 7?

[mcc]

May 19, 2015 12:28:54 GMT -5 LoveTrains said:

May 19, 2015 6:56:48 GMT -5 mcc said:

I'm meh on the Boathouse and think it's a bit small if we're a large group. Plus I think their bathroom is a onesie which I'm principled against (but won't stop me from going). My top 3 are:

Rosebud
Russell House Tavern
Park Restaurant (only 3rd because I was there recently but I love it there)

Why are you principled against a onesie bathroom? They are my favorite!!

Because it's anti utilitarian - public bathrooms are public and meant for people who need to use them. There's always someone or two women who think it's for preening and take 10 minutes without any consideration that someone else might have to use the facilities. Also in Boston, old architecture and extreme temperature warps doors and makes them stick. More than once I've waited outside of a onesie thinking its occupied when the door was just sticking or, on the contrary, have attempted to break into a onesie thinking a locked door was just sticky.

I purposely chose to do my Mug Club at Parish over Bukowskis for two reasons- 1-Parish takes credit cards and 2- has three toilet stalls

[LoveTrains]

May 20, 2015 8:01:12 GMT -5 mcc said:

May 19, 2015 12:28:54 GMT -5 LoveTrains said:

Why are you principled against a onesie bathroom? They are my favorite!!

Because it's anti utilitarian - public bathrooms are public and meant for people who need to use them. There's always someone or two women who think it's for preening and take 10 minutes without any consideration that someone else might have to use the facilities. Also in Boston, old architecture and extreme temperature warps doors and makes them stick. More than once I've waited outside of a onesie thinking its occupied when the door was just sticking or, on the contrary, have attempted to break into a onesie thinking a locked door was just sticky.

I purposely chose to do my Mug Club at Parish over Bukowskis for two reasons- 1-Parish takes credit cards and 2- has three toilet stalls

Huh, I guess I just don't go to hip places where people preen in the bathroom. I love onesies because there is more space, etc. I always feel so squished in a regular sized stall, plus I hate it when people are peeing next to me or there are people having a conversation in the bathroom. I hate having to share the sink, etc. My absolute favorite is when they have 2-3 onesies that are both for either gender so men/women can just interchangeably use whatever bathroom is available. 

[elfinia7]

May 19, 2015 16:12:41 GMT -5 les said:

I just called Rosebud and they said they can accommodate a late group (I gave them an estimate of ~8). Let's plan on having dinner there on the 26th. Can everyone make it at 6:30 or 7?

I can be there!

[mcc]

May 20, 2015 9:58:26 GMT -5 elfinia7 said:

May 19, 2015 16:12:41 GMT -5 les said:

I just called Rosebud and they said they can accommodate a late group (I gave them an estimate of ~8). Let's plan on having dinner there on the 26th. Can everyone make it at 6:30 or 7?

I can be there!

I can be there around 7 - I'll be coming from a workout class. Sorry!

[liveintheville]

May 19, 2015 16:12:41 GMT -5 les said:

I just called Rosebud and they said they can accommodate a late group (I gave them an estimate of ~8). Let's plan on having dinner there on the 26th. Can everyone make it at 6:30 or 7?

I can do either.

[les]

Let's meet at 7 at Rosebud. I can make a reservation if I can get a head count before then. See you all Tuesday!

elfinia7
liveintheville
RockNVoll
scm1011
mcc
bostonmichelle
drloretta

[bostonmichelle]

I am a maybe at the moment. Its going to depend on how tired/sore I am after tomorrow's half marathon.

[bostonmichelle]

les I'm not going to be able to make it today. Work is crazy and I feel like I could take a nap right now. Sorry for bailing on you

[drloretta]

I'm out. Sore tooth and all

[mcc]

Thanks for planning the GTG les - great time and BF loved his leftovers

We missed you scm1011

[les]

It was great to see you, mcc, elfinia7, and liveintheville! We missed all of you who couldn't make it.

[elfinia7]

Definitely a good time! I was glad to get out for something fun this week

[liveintheville]

I had a great time and absolutely stuffed myself full is fried chicken. Delicious.