My suggestion is Republic in Union Square. It's kind of cliche, but for our purposes I think it would be good (large tables, cheap, conducive to talking, etc.). The website is thinknoodles.com.

Right in front of the entrance to the old Luna Park bar (now a construction site in the north end of union sq.) there is a statue. How about we meet at the statue at 7pm. That way it will be super easy to find everyone.

I'm in, but will not be freezing my ass off standing outside as it's supposed to be in the single digits with the wind chill http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?w0=t&w2=wc&...

Good catch. How about this instead, my cell is 607-351-2671 so people can call me when they get there if they can't find us.

I know it's a bit west of Union Sq., but how about "The Manhole" on Christopher St in Chelsea? It's got a real nice and relaxing atmosphere, but it's also exciting and aggressive.

Second for anything near Union Sq. It's easy to get to for those of us who refuse to pay Manhattan rent.

Republic is quite loud and crowded most of the time. Other good in the area: Grey Dog Coffee (University Place), City Bakery (18th Street betw 5 and 6), Tarallucci E Vino (18th street, big table in back good for meeting).

looking forward to it.

Hi! I live near NYC and would like to join the meetup.Anything I need to do to join your group or I just walk in? And you guys have any agenda?

Just show up. No agenda, but if you have some interesting project to talk about that's always a plus.

I think "The Manhole" on Christopher St in Chelsea would be an excellent place for a meetup.

I joined the group and would be interested in attending.

I'll definitely be there.

I can possibly be down.