What we’re about
This group mainly consists of those around the Xennial generation (there's no strict age cutoffs) and similar minded individuals who would like to meet for delicious meals and have deep conversations on various interesting topics. Xennials are those born on the cusp between GenX and Millennials with an analog childhood and digital young adulthood. "Seeing the past in one eye and the present in the other".
In general, we will meet weekly to dine at eclectic and reasonably-priced NYC restaurants. Dinners will have an attendance limit to facilitate conversation and connections. We'll pick spots in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and occasionally will venture to Bronx, S.I., and heavens forbid New Jersey😜. Meals mostly be family style with some a la carte depending on cuisine and location.
Group SOP:
1. We mostly do family style meals with cost of posted menu split evenly, any additional items, drinks, dessert etc. ordered are your own responsibility.
2. Unless service is truly atrocious, a 20% tip will be added to the bill including a la carte meals.
3. Please bring cash or have a Venmo/Zelle account.
4. Please have a clear meetup profile picture of your face for easier identification.
5. Please add events you signup for to calendar even if waitlisted.
6. 3 No shows and you are out, this includes changing RSVP less than 48 hours before the event.
7. Will contact the rsvp list for confirmation ~3 days before events, a lack of prompt response can result in your spot be given to others.
8. Posted menu may change depending on availability, bad portion size/review or head count to keep in budget. Bring a few $ just in case.
9. For shared meals, please be considerate of the table. Unless individually portioned, leave enough for everyone remaining to get an adequate portion first.
10. Please review posted menu for family style meals, animal/fish based products will generally be an ingredient in most of the dishes. Allergies and other dietary restrictions may be considered, but accommodation is not guaranteed and a full share of the meal expense is still expected.
11. The organizer's has discretion to move frequent and reliable members off of the waiting list prior to new members and those who chronically change RSVPs last minute (you know who you are).
12. The cameras eats first 😜.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Park Slope Neapolitan Pizza at Public Display of AffectionPublic Display of Affection, New York, NY
Public Display of Affection (PDA) is the first restaurant from Chef Rob Guimond who brings his strong flavors and midwestern sensibilities to PDA after honing his skills at Jean Georges, Roberta's, and Speedy Romeo. Opened in March 2020 in the heart of the pandemic, PDA is all about its veggies with even some vegan pizza options. There is a solid section for drinks, including draft beers and rotating wines and cocktails.
This meal will be family style, drinks and dessert will be separate. Estimate ~$26-31 per person (tax & tip included).
4.5/4.2 rating on Google/Yelp
Restaurant Menu6 courses:
Orecchiette pomodoro
tomato, olive oil, chili flake, basil, pecorinoPDA salad x2
shiitake, gorgonzola, red onion, pumpkin seed, garlicPepperoni Pizza
red sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, chili flakeVegetable Pizza
red sauce, broccoli, fontina, mushroom, onion(2) Special Pizzas
TBDPlease bring cash or have a Venmo/Zelle account. Will contact rsvps 3 days before the event to confirm. Hope to see you there!
- Dinner at Keens SteakhouseKeens Steakhouse, New York, NY
Having been sold to billionaire Tilman Fertitta last year, let's see if the new owner has changed anything or the institution remains strong. Only question is to get the Porterhouse, Prime Rib or Mutton Chop?
Venmo $20 @MagicJS to be moved to going list.
This meal will be a la carte, though I don't mind sharing the Porterhouse for two or three ;)
4.6/4.3 rating on Google/Yelp
Restaurant MenuPlease bring cash or have a Venmo/Zelle account. Will contact rsvps 3 days before the event to confirm. Hope to see you there!
- Peruvian Dinner at JoraJora, Queens County, NY
Opened in 2014, Jora specializes in authentic Peruvian cuisine in a warm, friendly environment. Named after a strain of Andean corn used to make a fermented beverage called chicha, the pwmer grew up in the restaurant business, as his family owns the oldest Peruvian restaurant in New York since 1976. Operating as a gastropub, we will try a variety of appetizers. Also do try the national drink of Peru the pisco sour, and Jora also offers several variations, including one made with fresh strawberries.
This meal will be family style, drinks and dessert will be separate. Estimate ~$45-50 per person (tax & tip included).
4.5/4.3 rating on Google/Yelp
Restaurant Menu9 courses:
CEVICHE CARRETILLA
Market fish | rocoto kombu leche de tigre | calamari | chifles | red onion | choclo | cancha | cilantro*GRILLED CORN CAUSA
Purple potato puree | shiitake | cucumber | scallions | togarashi mayo | cilantro | sesameJALEA
Crispy fish | shrimp | squid | yucca | salsa criolla | aji amarillo tartar sauceANTICUCHOS
Veal heart skewers | aji anticuchero | choclo | pollera sauce*PASTEL DE CHOCLO
Braised short rib | shiitake | Peruvian corn | panca | Spanish oveja al romero cheeseLOMO SALTADO
Top sirloin | red onion & tomato stir-fry | French fries | soy sauce | cilantroMILANESA
Peruvian-style linguini pomodoro | panko-crusted chicken thigh | huancaina | olivo sauceAJI DE GALLINA
Peruvian shredded chicken stew | potatoes | quail egg | walnuts | olive dustFRIED YUCCA
Huancaina | Aged asiagoLUCUMA PANNA COTTA
“Mazamorra” | berriesPlease bring cash or have a Venmo/Zelle account. Will contact rsvps 3 days before the event to confirm. Hope to see you there!
- Belgium Dinner at Cafe d'AnversCafe d'Anvers, New York, NY
From the husband wife team behind Bar Goyana, Cafe d'Anvers is finally able to fully open after long awaited ConEd gas issues from a year ago. Had a great time sampling the decadent mousse options last summer with the brazilian dinner. let's see what traditional Belgium cuisine has to offer and support the couple.
This meal will be family style, drinks and dessert will be separate. Estimate ~$53-58 per person (tax & tip included).
5.0/4.8! rating on Google/Yelp
Restaurant Menu6 courses:
Croquettes de Crevettes
A Classic Belgian Delicacy made with Imported Grey Shrimp from the Europe North SeaFoie Gras Mousse with Brioche
Moules Frites x2
Provencale (Tomato, Garlic, White Wine)Bouchées à la Reine (Chicken VoL AU vent) x2
Chicken, Veal Meatballs, Mushrooms, Puff Pastry Served with Belgian fritesCarbonnade Flamande x2
Belgian Beef Stew made with Belgian Beer Served with Belgian FritesMOJO Artisanal Trio Mousse
Hazelnut Praline - Matcha - Passion Fruit, Served with Whipped Cream and BerriesPlease bring cash or have a Venmo/Zelle account. Will contact rsvps 3 days before the event to confirm. Hope to see you there!
