5 BORO Exploration

March 17, 2012 1:00 PM. 67 attended.

WATERFRONT and LAUGHTER

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Gantry Plaza State Park is also known as the Long Island City Waterfront. We will be visiting and taking photos at the waterfront, then grab some grub and watch a free comedy show at Creek and Cave.

We will be meeting in front (outside) of the Dorian Cafe at 1pm 10-01 50th Ave. LIC, NY 11101

Please dress appropriately for the weather. Light walking - rain or shine.

PHOTOGRAPHY - beautiful views of the City and the Waterfront. Outdoor natural light (w/o inclement weather), outfit equipment for the cold climate.

THEN: Restaurants are a little small in size over in LIC. They are all within walking distance of one another. So we will have lunch at (you choose):

Restaurant half of Creek and Cave 10-93 Jackson Ave. LIC http://www.creeklic.com Cuisine: American, Mexican $-$$
PJ Leahy's 5002 Vernon Blvd. LIC (no website) [masked] Cuisine: Irish fare, pub-grub $ - $$
Dorian Cafe 10-01 Vernon Blvd. LIC (website down) [masked] Cuisine: Diner $ - $$
Tounesol 5012 Vernon Blvd. LIC http://www.tournesolnyc.com Cuisine: French $$ - $$$
TUK TUK 4906 Vernon Blvd. LIC http://www.tuktukny.com Cuisine: Thai $$ - $$$
Ihawan2 10-07 50th Ave. LIC http://www.ihawan2.com Cuisine: Filipino $$ - $$$
Son Remo Pizza 48-20 Vernon Blvd. LIC (no website) [masked] Cuisine: Pizzeria $

Separate checks may not be available at venues and please remember tax and gratuity.

AFTER:

***3:45pm We will meet back in front of the DORIAN CAFE and go to the Creek and Cave - the theater for the free comedy show. ****

DIRECTIONS:

Public Transportation: http://www.hopstop.com

Driving Directions: http://maps.google.com

If you've never been to Queens, this is a great introduction to this eclectic borough. This event is also a unique way of celebrating St.Patrick's Day!

thea
fyi-theres a ferry (east river) that goes to dumbo, greenpoint, williamsburg etc-its a walk from the main area
of the gantry.

Posted January 22 at 9:14 AM
Raven
Oh no looks like I won't be able to go,so many ppl on the waiting list :(

Posted March 11 at 2:14 PM
Cheryl Yaeger
I may be about 15 min late - is that ok? Is there an organizer who can email me their phone number so I can text you if I can't find the group at that point?

Posted March 14 at 2:08 PM
Les-Ann
Remember to check MTA.info for weekend service changes before heading out.

Posted March 16 at 2:38 PM
Donna
I would really like to attend this event tomorrow, but I am still on the waitlist. Best Regards, Donna

Posted March 16 at 8:39 PM
Janu
A phone number would be useful

Posted March 16 at 11:18 PM
Shaminder Dulai
I'm running a little late, but will catch up around 1:15 - 1:30, looking forward to my first meet up, looks like a HUGE group!

Posted March 17 at 12:49 PM
Tess
Thanks again everyone for coming out to LIC and for being very supportive of 5 BORO Exploration!

Posted March 19 at 2:02 PM
john
Thank you Tess you always do a wonderful job on these meetups I loved exploring LIC and met some fun and interesting fellow explorers it was a great outing.

Posted March 19 at 2:15 PM
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