Who told the clock to spin away time so quickly? One minute I’m grabbing Nina Paley‘s kundi in Central Park while grinning shamelessly for the Parsirazzi, the next thing I know, we’re less than three days from the SECOND chocolate city meetup, ever!
We haven’t solidified exactly when we will meet at Amma’s wegetarian or if we will do so pre- or post-debauchery, but that’s what this post’s comment section is for, so hop to it, my little brown bunnies. 😉 I can’t remember which of you I’ve spoken to about this, but so far most conversations include the words: drinking, Sequoia, afternoon, waterfront, summer, drinking and “great lighting”. We can all meet at 6pm, toast the mutiny, take pictures and then stroll up to Amma’s by 8pm, where we will eat like panthis and take even more pictures.
So, RSVP below if you are up to joining me, our favorite Barmaid, duologist Sriram and his sister (I think Saturday is her birthday!), Mayur, Kenyandesi and yes, potentially YO DAD in Georgetown for some vada, masala dosa and peppery rasam. Mmmm, South Indian food (that picture is of the actual receipt from the first DC meetup!): you, too, can have plenty but I need to know how many to reserve a table for, so holla. SOON. Last time, we had a mutinously good time– I think you’d regret it if you didn’t hang out with us on Saturday. No pressure, or anything. 😉
Why now? Why cant it be next month. I need answers…, I demand, therefore I am.
it was fantastic last time in DC…. those who live near to it should attend… the mutineers don’t ‘bite’ 😉
Prasad! I thought you said you were in when we announced the date! What the-? 🙂
Crap, I am out of town this weekend. Someone have a chana bature for me at Amma. BTW, in case location is still up for discusion, Heritage in Dupont’s happy hour runs during the weekend as well, from 5-7. Half off the entire bar menu and drink specials throughout. Who can argue with a 3 dollar place of pav bhaji?
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Yessirreee I veeel beee thurr.. However, mummi and papa have suddenly decided to visit me for the 1st time this wknd.. but fear not, as I will definitely drop by Sequoia for a drink (or three).
I will be there too Anna…pass over the daiquiris and the dosa!
yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee mimi na wangu (me +1) will be there…
and I actually propose to meet earlier than 6…maybe 4? 3? 2?
sigh… anyone want to carry my pager this weekend so i can fly up there this wkend?
i will miss you guys (kenyandesi, mschiana, sriram, anna, and the other DC peeps… yo dad, are you bringing baklawa again?) where is cinnamonrani? someone please eat a chana bhatura if you go to ammas for me… the bean gods will bless you 1000 sons ;)…
will be there…
im in there like swimwear!
Oops, I forgot to add that I will most likely drag the husband out too. So, make it two for us. I cannot wait!!
I can argue with it, though I appreciate the nice price. While I go out of my way to recommend the ORIGINAL Heritage India in Glover Park/”Upper” Georgetown because it is one of THE BEST brown restaurants in DC, the Dupont location’s fare is sub-standard at best, nearly inedible at worst. AND I got food-poisoning.
Just to clarify so we don’t waste anyone’s time or efforts– location is NOT still up for discussion, we are going to Amma’s. Period.
Kenyandesi:
I can’t meet before 5pm-ish, but if you want to get a head-start at Sequoia, I’ll cheer you on honey! 😀
Someone please tell me that there is always a next time. Else, I ll have to holler up my grandma, not to cheer me up, but to raise a mafia against y’all
Kenyandesi,
Early start indeed. What part ‘a Kenya? I don’t remember much, but I’m a Miwani-born macaca.
I’m in and am bringing between 1 and 3 people in addition to myself. I’ll probably be at Sequoia around 5:30 ish if anyone wants to join me in getting their drink on.
Actually, I’ve no plans after 4, so I’m in for any amount of pre-dinner imbibing.
Jay, nilizaliwa Nairobi (I was born [and raised] in Nairobi). How long ago did you leave?
I’ll be at Sequoia from 4 pm on. I may not be able to stay too much after 7.30 so I might do AMMAs before I get my drink on.
Alas, I was a wee-one when we left, probably around the time I was 4, so memory’s spotty. I’ll try to be at Sequoia a bit earlier also – probably 5ish.
Alas, this brown bunny will miss the fun and games…
I’m “home” (as in Chennai)…
Jai, I left when I was 18 (came for college) but I haven’t been back much since then….it’s too expensive 🙁 and I refuse to go for less than 4 weeks, so vacation time is always an issue
Have you ever been back to visit?
FYI, Msichana is also from Kenya…siyo mama? sema?
come chug, not cheer 😛
I’ll see you there, I’m sooo looking forward to meeting everyone, especially Barmaid (I couldn’t stop reading your blog!!)
one more, and I’m sure it’s on everyone’s mind so….
Yo Dad, are you coming out?
I’ll be there…part of the U-21 crowd, though, so I’m not sure if I can get in for happy hour. Meet y’all at Amma?
Just try not to make those of us in the O-30 crowd feel even older.
Jaya, I’m pretty sure that because sequoia is a restaurant you can get in even if you’re U-21 IF we sit at the tables rather than at the bar. You can call and ask them…
Sequoia 3000 K Street NW Washington, DC 20007 Tel 202.944.4200
Chick Pea: I was hoping as Abhi is far away in Montana and Wyoming, I could bring Baklawa and meet the Mutiny folks over at Amma. However, “Yo Mom” already has made some other plans for this Saturday. We still crave for your Humm Us !! Where is Cinnamon Rani? – seems like she just disappeared – may be went back to South Africa?
Anna: Thanks for your kind words and sorry to disappoint (yeah sure!) the gang but I will have to take a raincheck this time. Moreover, you guys will certainly have more fun without this aging “Hippie” anyway. Have a great time Y’all.
Kenyandesi, haven’t been back since. Lack of $$$ and no free time seem to get in the way. Hopefully soon though. I’d like to head to Uganda too, see where dad grew up.
I promise this is the last one. Unfortunately, my sister will not be there as she is out of town. She sends her regrets.
P.S. Could someone do me a favor and take and post MsIchana (in a Sari) as she has promised to wear one. Thanks
Damn Yo Dad..you have a killer memory! I totally forgot that I had loud mouthed my way into dressing up! Funny…the google search I did on you didn’t mention the memory giant within!
KD..sindio. Siwezi kusahau karamu hii… Jay, Habari and look forward to seeing you.
Msichana, wewe utavaa sari, ama umewacha plan hizo?
I’m down if you’re down. :p
I’m doing a bit of hopping around, but I’ll carry one and see if I can…sawa?
Jay, take the time to go down that way. It’s such and AMAZING part of the world 😛 (no bias what so ever…yeah, that’s right…)
Jay is not Jai.
I know, I know…..All the ladies have Jai on the brain. Not much I can do about that. One ishaara from these bedroom eyes and the hapless sohniye’s toast.
It’s a nasty job, but someone’s gotta do it.
😉
To prevent me from embarrassing myself by approaching random brown folk and saying things like, “So, that sepiamutiny is really something, huh?”, please let me know who all plans to be at Sequoia’s beforehand. I should be free from 3:30/4-ish to 7-ish.
Do you know if there’s any Indian place in the US that serves Haywards 5000 or 2500 at all? This question to the person who ordered Kingfisher in that receipt above. 🙂
KenyanDesi: I am sorry I can’t make it. However, I promise next time (whenever)I will bring that Kenyan Chevdo you have been craving for. Abhi’s mom makes it best mm best. Promise.
open to anyone? i don’t know any of you personally but that’s never stopped me from hanging out before. if so, where? sequioa? when?
Yo Dad, your bribes are tempting, but we like you even if you don’t bring food!! One of these days we can have chai and I’ll bring you real Kenyan chevdo.
To this day when my parents travel to Kenya, one of their two suitcases comes half filled with Kenyan chevdo (35 lbs, I kid you not) and half filled with Ketepa kenyan tea…that’s dedication to a cause if I ever saw it. Last time I saw you, my parents were on a trip home and we had run out of the golden goodness for a while.
Although I’m sure, given the dedication ANY Kenyan has to their chevdo, auntie makes really really good chevdo right here!
i’m down for sequoia like four flat tires. can’t wait.
my post-9pm schedule is still up in the air but, A K K A, after we closed Amma’s down two Friday’s ago and you almost got us married off all in one sitting it might be for the best that I’m not there. 😉
I just got my bag of chevdo the other day! Along with ‘mbuya’ and ‘achari’. Beat that!
Hi Guys, dont worry I havent disappeared, just been crazy busy, I cant make it this weekend! But much love to all and hope everyone has a blast! Mutiny meetup are always awesome. Just know I would rather be at Ammas….:) Anna, I am sure you will capture the mood with you words and trusty camera, I will be watching your flog, as always!
slight update…I most likely won’t be able to make it early…but I’ll be there at some point 😛
I was hoping to make it to one of these and represent for the O-30 crowd, but cannot do this weekend as “mummy and daddy” are in town. Oh well, enjoy the dosas … mmmmmmm, dosas.
Kenyandesi, et al: You’re right, I have to find the time to head down to Kenya soon. To all who will be attending the sequoia/amma’s assemblage, I look forward to meeting ya’ll tomorrow.
So if I show up around 445-5ish is anyone going to be there?
I’m hoping to get there by 5:30. 🙂 I didn’t realize you drunkards would want to start intoxicating so early, or I would’ve rescheduled my afternoon appt instead of proposing Sequoia at six. 😉
I am down for five thirtish…I’ll be the one in a sari. :-p
A K K A: Excellent use of the word drunkard. Sally prefers “boozer”.