NJ Meetup Anyone?

[nova violet]

I'm talking to Dan rn (penstock's manager/lead) and he said he can probably make it happen

he asked what time would we want to go because after hours might work too

[vestal delta]

NB is dope lmk what yall decide!

There's nothing here in trenton

unless.....

kafe ojala hehe

finally get josh to be there when its open

[balmy storm]

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[nova violet]

any updates on what day/time u guys would like to go? i need to ask penstock if theyre down probably a couple weeks in advance

[smoky kestrel]

Saturday mornings?

[nova violet]

im good with that, what does everyone else think?

[vestal delta]

works

[nova violet]

Anyone else interested? I want a headcount before I reach out again. If we're good with a Saturday some time this month or next let me know guys

[balmy storm]

i will try but i can't really commit to anything with the kidos

[balmy storm]

no where on this does it say the word ham. just saying.

[languid hill]

New member here! 👋 I’m also in NJ. Penstock happens to be one of my go-tos. I’ll be keeping an eye on this thread in case any future meetups take place, at Penstock or otherwise.

[nova violet]

completely forgot this thread existed. i know the manager of penstock i could ask him if he would be down for like a coffee + latte art night

[languid hill]

Is the manager Dan? If so, I took an intermediate latte art class with him once, and pretty quickly realized I was in over my head. 🙃

[nova violet]

David is manager now, one of dans friends

Dan still practices at penstock sometimes

U guys down for sm in January or February? In Jan it would have to be in the 2nd half because I need to finish up college apps

[languid hill]

January or February should work for me; my calendar’s pretty open.

[nova violet]

just talked to david and he said he would be down as long as people are willing to stay after to clean up

also he asked if u guys would be open to going to the other penstock location (roselle park instead of highland park) because the machine at highland park has finicky/half broken steam wands

[languid hill]

That's fine by me. Thanks for making the inquiry.

What was the turnout for previous meetups like? Do you know of others who would be interested in attending?

[nova violet]

weve never had meetups before but i have been to a couple invite only latte art practice nights and usually its like 4-6 people

so if a couple people from this thread come we could prob get it up to like 10-12

dinner after would be sick

[languid hill]

Nice. I've been feeling like NJ needs more coffee events and meetups in general, so I'm always down. I used to live in NYC, where it was much easier to find coffee-related events, make connections, etc. I would love to see more of these types of things in NJ.

[trail bay]

https://discord.com/channels/726985544038612993/1453391834113114112

!!!

[unkempt kestrel]

I found one!

[nova violet]

btw i am still up for this, sorry for all the slow progress. i am busy for the first half of jan but i will put a poll up soon to see what date works for you guys

would friday or saturday or another day around 6-9 or 10pm be best for you guys?

[languid hill]

I have plans January 19 and 23-24, but other than that, I am pretty free.

[nova violet]

Would the 30th from 6pm to 9 or 10 be a good date for you guys?

[nova violet]

Hey jersey boys girls and others what do we think of Sunday motor

I have an interview with a Georgetown alumni and I’m tryna find a place near Madison that has a nice atmosphere

[languid hill]

I've never been, but I've always wanted to check it out. My understanding is that it gets crowded on weekends.

(I'm not very helpful, sorry.) 🫠

[nova violet]

I see, I just checked the hours tho and it will be closed at 5 when I’m supposed to meet him 😭

There’s this cafe I’ve never heard of before called forum coffee I might try going there

I just need a nice atmosphere and well presented drinks for a good first impression

[languid hill]

This one? Their Instagram says it's opening sometime this month.
https://www.instagram.com/forumcoffeeus/p/DS_FTdLDwx0/

[nova violet]

Nah east Hanover

[nova violet]

Looks like it’s supposed to snow this weekend, does the evening of the 7th work for you guys? Pls react and if there’s interest I’ll ask David abt it tmr

[languid hill]

Sadly, Feb 7 doesn't work for me. Otherwise I'd be interested.

[nova violet]

how about the 6th?

[languid hill]

The 6th would work for me. 👍

[nova violet]

6th work for anyone else?

[languid hill]

I'm also down to just grab coffee sometime if we can't get a proper group together. (Organizing is hard.) 🙃

[nova violet]

Yeah this thread is kinda dead sadly. We can link up at penstock next time I go to practice, which will be soon if I make it into coffeefest

If u wanna just chill and brew some coffee and pour latte art and talk

[languid hill]

Cool, that sounds good. Highland Park's not far from me so Penstock's really convenient. If it wasn't already clear, I'm really just trying to connect with others in NJ who are into coffee.

[languid hill]

My latte art skills are basic, but I will accept all feedback. 🙂

[silent elbow]

Saw this meet up thread - I'm in NYC but down to head out to NJ for a meetup. I've been to Modcup a few times in Jersey City and love their location near Journal Square. Not sure if anyone is closer to that region of NJ, but always down to meet up.