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Post by thebosma on Feb 15, 2019 13:14:34 GMT -6
They’re all the new guy in this case
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Post by mookie on Feb 15, 2019 13:14:37 GMT -6
If you weren't the new guy and knew them better, I'd say it's okay. If they're going somewhere, I'd tag along. Yeah, best to tag along. If you want some alone time, just say you were planning to meet up with friends/family, and do your own thing. |
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Post by claypoolfan on Feb 15, 2019 13:14:57 GMT -6
There's a Hugo's there, go to Hugo's.
Go eat with the people if they seem cool. If not you don't owe them anything, do your own thing. Who cares, especially if you don't actually work with them.
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Post by neader on Feb 15, 2019 13:15:11 GMT -6
They’re all the new guy in this case Perfect opportunity to assert your dominance and become leader of the group. |
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Post by ten15 on Feb 15, 2019 13:15:48 GMT -6
Unless there is an organized company dinner, I don't think it would be bad to do your own thing.
However, it may be cool to hang with them if they are doing drinks before or after dinner. Much less intense way of getting to know some of your colleagues.
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Post by thebosma on Feb 15, 2019 13:16:58 GMT -6
This is kind of what I thought. Everyone is getting there at different times and there’s nothing organized for that day at all so I wasn’t sure what protocol is for that. Thanks everyone, I’m still adjusting to being a real adult in a real office.
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Post by Xamnam on Feb 15, 2019 13:18:41 GMT -6
Much less intense way of getting to know some of your colleagues. Counterpoint: Are colleagues ever worth getting to know? They might just walk right into your office while you're eating lunch. |
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Post by rango420 on Feb 15, 2019 13:19:26 GMT -6
the Hugo's in chicago does $1 oysters and half priced strong martinis for happy hour you should do that but in naperville
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Post by thebosma on Feb 15, 2019 13:19:56 GMT -6
Some of them are from Arizona and Florida, most of them don’t know how to mute their mics on a teleconference, one woman ate breakfast on a hot mic while we all listened. I’m almost certain I don’t want to spend the whole time rubbing shoulders with them.
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Post by ten15 on Feb 15, 2019 13:24:49 GMT -6
Nobody recommended touching them
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Post by ten15 on Feb 15, 2019 13:26:19 GMT -6
Much less intense way of getting to know some of your colleagues. Counterpoint: Are colleagues ever worth getting to know? They might just walk right into your office while you're eating lunch. Counter-counterpoint: if they got to know me, they would know that interrupting my behind closed door lunch pisses me off. |
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Post by thebosma on Feb 15, 2019 13:27:26 GMT -6
Counterpoint: Are colleagues ever worth getting to know? They might just walk right into your office while you're eating lunch. Counter-counterpoint: if they got to know me, they would know that interrupting my behind closed door lunch pisses me off. Counter-counter-counter point. They’d probably still do it, or just get a running start and toss themselves at your door. |
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Post by Xamnam on Feb 15, 2019 13:28:56 GMT -6
Counter-counterpoint: if they got to know me, they would know that interrupting my behind closed door lunch pisses me off. Counter-counter-counter point. They’d probably still do it, or just get a running start and toss themselves at your door. Counter-counter-counter-counter point: Good point, changing my vote to locks. |
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Post by borracho on Feb 15, 2019 13:50:17 GMT -6
Pretty sure I know the answer to this one but is there anything worth eating in Naperville? Specifically near the Marriott? I’ll be there for work a couple nights next week and the concept of eating in a hotel restaurant sounds awful. there's a lou malnati's in naperville that used to be an old fire station. they've got old fire station memorabilia and an old catch net hanging from the ceiling that's kinda cool. we'd eat there when we'd visit my brother when he lived in downers grove. |
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Post by nanatod on Feb 15, 2019 16:58:27 GMT -6
There's a Hugo's there, go to Hugo's. Go eat with the people if they seem cool. If not you don't owe them anything, do your own thing. Who cares, especially if you don't actually work with them. I've only eaten at the Hugo's in Des Plaines, not the one in Naperville or the one downtown, but I like it 100 times more than Gibson's, which I've eaten at since it opened (grandpa nanafish lived around the corner from the downtown Gibson's, and would eat there at least once a wk for a decade, and I joined him and grandma nanafish there at least once a month). whether it's the shrimp cocktail, the bookbinder soup, the chopped salad, the prime ribeye steak sandwich, or anything else on the menu, Hugo's Frog Bar is absolutely fantastic. I'll be the designated driver the next time anyone wants to go there! |
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Post by neader on Feb 16, 2019 9:05:39 GMT -6
Spent this morning working on my Boston food list if anyone has any input.
Neptune Oyster
Union Oyster House
Toro
Shojo
Cragerie on Main
Waypoint
Sam Lagrassa's
Mike's Pastry Shop
Drink
Tasty Burger
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Post by sick2b on Feb 16, 2019 17:18:33 GMT -6
Nonstop flights to Puerto Vallarta were $325 over Good Friday weekend this morning, had to jump on that. Gonna tack a couple of extra vacation days on. Make sure to check out Islas Marietas when you are there... never been, but looks otherwordly!  |
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Post by claypoolfan on Feb 19, 2019 6:58:07 GMT -6
Nonstop flights to Puerto Vallarta were $325 over Good Friday weekend this morning, had to jump on that. Gonna tack a couple of extra vacation days on. LOL just realized I have tickets to Sunn AND Priests over the days I booked this trip for. I have people who will take those tickets but I really should not be allowed to be an adult. |
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Post by Broc1123 on Feb 19, 2019 11:23:27 GMT -6
We just got our companion pass via that SW Chase card deal. We were able to get it on the first statement due to some unexpected expenses but at least we have it for the whole year now.
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Post by Broc1123 on Feb 19, 2019 11:27:03 GMT -6
Spent this morning working on my Boston food list if anyone has any input. Neptune Oyster Union Oyster House Toro Shojo Cragerie on Main Waypoint Sam Lagrassa's Mike's Pastry Shop Drink Tasty Burger Neptune Oyster is great. Expensive but huge portion of fries with your lobster roll. James Hook is another good one and much more affordable. Such good value and cool to sit outside at picnic tables. I went to North Square Oyster last year and wasn't as impressed. That's my lobster roll report. |
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Post by rango420 on Feb 19, 2019 12:16:12 GMT -6
Spent this morning working on my Boston food list if anyone has any input. cheers bar fixed |
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Post by alady on Feb 19, 2019 12:22:22 GMT -6
I thought Mike's was very whatever but that's where everyone goes.
The Chinese place that sthubbins? sent me to was quite delicious.
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Post by sthubbins on Feb 19, 2019 12:39:40 GMT -6
Myers + Chang
Same owner has a bunch of bakeries/sandwich shops called Flour which are great
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Post by sthubbins on Feb 19, 2019 12:41:52 GMT -6
$$$ Dinner: Myers and Chang Puritan & Co Bar: Lord Hobo Green Street Tavern Deep Ellum jm Curley Silhouette Breakfast, lunch and snacks Mike & Patty's Flour Bakery Union Square Donuts Garlic n Lemons Good stuff in Chinatown too |
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Post by sthubbins on Feb 19, 2019 12:48:46 GMT -6
Of your list I've been to Shojo (good), Mike's (fine but worthwhile esp in the evening for the North End experience) and Tasty Burger (good, but not necessarily on a list where I'd send someone). Always wanted to go to Craigie on Main but never made it happen. The Globe critic panned Union Oyster not too long ago but it could be a fun touristy thing.
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Post by mookie on Feb 19, 2019 12:51:19 GMT -6
My only 2 cents is we ate at a Legal Seafood right by our hotel, turned out to be really good. Ended up seeing that place on one of those travel shows showing places to eat around Boston.
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Post by ten15 on Feb 19, 2019 12:52:08 GMT -6
Going to New Orleans in mid-March. Just made dinner reservations at Justine and brunch reservations at Compere Lapin. And, now my leftover chicken and farro lunch seems sorely inadequate.
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Post by andrewvb on Feb 19, 2019 13:19:21 GMT -6
Spent this morning working on my Boston food list if anyone has any input. Neptune Oyster Union Oyster House Toro Shojo Cragerie on Main Waypoint Sam Lagrassa's Mike's Pastry Shop Drink Tasty Burger Neptune Oyster is great. Expensive but huge portion of fries with your lobster roll. James Hook is another good one and much more affordable. Such good value and cool to sit outside at picnic tables. I went to North Square Oyster last year and wasn't as impressed. That's my lobster roll report. love filling out the cost of a lobster roll with a huge portion of fries |
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Post by neader on Feb 19, 2019 14:10:34 GMT -6
Of your list I've been to Shojo (good), Mike's (fine but worthwhile esp in the evening for the North End experience) and Tasty Burger (good, but not necessarily on a list where I'd send someone). Always wanted to go to Craigie on Main but never made it happen. The Globe critic panned Union Oyster not too long ago but it could be a fun touristy thing. Tasty Burger was going to be my spot to relax right after the Robyn show since it's right by House of Blues. Union Oyster is literally just to get the clam chowder and then gtfo. |
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Post by sthubbins on Feb 19, 2019 14:24:36 GMT -6
ok yeah Tasty Burger's great for that purpose
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