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- Thumb at Izakaya MEWIzakaya MEW, New York, NY
Izakaya MEW opened in the bustling neighborhood of midtown Manhattan as first establishment to combine the flavors of traditional Japanese cuisine with the dynamic trends of New York's food culture. As one of Hand Hospitality's premier brands specializing in authentic Japanese izakaya tapas with very reasonable prices. We will assemble our own tasting menu from the large selections of tapas offered here.
This meal will be family style, drinks and deserts will be on separate bill. Estimate ~$34-39 per person (tax & tip included).
4.5/4.3 rating on Google/Yelp
Restaurant Menu13! courses menu:
Tako Wasa
Marinated raw octopus with wasabiShishamo Garlic
Deep fried shishamo (smelt fish) with garlic in a skilletScallop Uni Butter Skewer
Grilled Scallop with Uni ButterHamachi Tataki
Seared yellowtail with jalapeño, scallion, cilantro, garlic truffle soy sauceTakoyaki Kara Age
Deep-fried octopus ball, topped with mayo, brown sauce & bonito flakesMEWing35
Marinated deep fried chicken wing with soy garlic sauceKalbi
Grilled Short RibsGrilled Shrimp with Aioli
Shrimp, salt, black pepper, potato starch with garlic mayo sauce and fried shallot, ooba garnishTan Shio
Grilled beef tongue with saltKatsu Don
Deep-fried pork cutlets over rice with eggsUna Don
Grilled eel over riceKimchi Cream Udon
Creamy udon noodles with kimchi, shrimp & assorted vegetablesBasque Cheesecake
Homemade basque cheesecakePlease bring cash or have a Venmo/Zelle account. Will contact rsvps 3 days before the event to confirm. Hope to see you there!
- West Village Brunch at The Mary LaneThe Mary Lane, New York, NY
Located at the quaint corner of Bank and Greenwich Streets in the West Village, The Mary Lane is a seasonal produce based American fare neighborhood restaurant from Chef Mike Price of Blackfoot Hospitality, the team behind local favorites Little Owl, Market Table and The Clam. The Mary Lane features Chef Mike Price's signature market-based fare in a bright, airy dining room in the West Village of New York City surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows.
This meal will be individual order a la carte.
4.6/4.5! 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!
- Vegetarian Overdosa at Ganesh Temple CanteenHindu Temple , Flushing,Queens, NY
A South Indian cafeteria below a Hindu Temple in Flushing, Temple Canteen is well known among the Indian community and the most serious of Indian food enthusiasts. Originally the food here was just made as an offering to the gods, but now it’s an offering to you, too. Everything on the menu is vegetarian, and you won’t find better dosas in town. Let's sample some of the best dosas in the city along with Sunday specials like Thali Lunch, Dahi Vada and Onion Pakoda. And don't forget to pickup some delicious snacks on the way out.
This meal will be a la carte.
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!
- Mediterranean Dinner at Pomp & CircumstancePomp and Circumstance, Brooklyn, NY
Located across from the Lorimer stop on the L train in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Italian & Middle Eastern mash up restaurant, Pomp & Circumstance, known locally as P&C, opened in 2019 by Chef James Ahearn and FOH lead Melissa Morales who previously ran the kitchen at now-shuttered Italian-American restaurant Verde Wine Bar and Ristorante in Deer Park. The restaurant serves freshly baked bread, seafood, and meaty plates 100% from scratch, even fresh pita made to order cooked out of a dome oven.
This meal will be family style, drinks will be on separate bill. Estimate ~$41-46 per person (tax & tip included).
4.8/4.8! rating on Google/Yelp
Restaurant Menu7 courses menu:
Seeded Semolina PitaTuna Tonnato
Daikon Slaw, Lemon GFLahmajun
Braised Lamb, Peppers, Onion, Tahini, Herbs, Hot SauceFusilli
Shrimp Bolognese, Watercress, Breadcrumb, OreganoRisotto
Taleggio, Mushroom (GF)Dry Aged Lamb Meatballs
Tomato, Yogurt, PomegranateRoasted Chickpea Ice Cream
Cherry Balsamic Reduction, Halva (GF)Please bring cash or have a Venmo/Zelle account. Will contact rsvps 3 days before the event to confirm. Hope to see you there!