☕️ Cortados & Main Character Energy @ Borrone 📖 Menlo Park

The Plot Twist: Are you tired of staring at your monitor until your eyes glaze over? Same. We’re ditching the "grindset" for a sec to romanticise our lives at Café Borrone. Whether you’re a founder, a creative, or just someone who enjoys a top-tier frothy latte, this is your sign to touch grass and actually talk to humans.

The Vibe:

• No Gatekeeping: New? Just moved for a fellowship or a startup? Pull up.
• Low Pressure: It’s not a "networking event" (cringe). It’s a collective hang.
• Rizz Level: High. Come correct with your fit, grab a table on the patio, and let’s yap.

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## 🕒 The Itinerary (The Flow)

• 1:30 — The Warm Up (Arrival & Caffeine): Meet and greet the host on the patio. Secure your beverage—standard brew or fancy tea, no judgments. This is the low-stakes "hi, hello" phase.
• 2:00 — The "Vibe Check" (Intro Circles): We aren’t doing boring "what do you do for work" intros. We’re doing speed-run intros: Your name, your current hyper-fixation, and your hottest take (e.g., "Is the fountain actually the centre of the universe?"). It’s quick, it’s chaotic, and it breaks the ice instantly.

## 📌 The Community Code

• Arrive on Time: It’s mid to show up late when the host has already coordinated the group. Let’s respect the schedule.
• Host Love: Being a host is a whole mission. Be kind, say thanks, and help keep the vibes high.
• RSVP Honestly: If you can't make it, change your RSVP 24 hours before. Ghosting is an automatic L.

> Note: Be respectful of the café staff and everyone! We’re here to add to the vibe, not ruin the flow.