ATE IS ENOUGH

Tonight was my first dining out experience with the "Gay Mens Dining Group". I found this group from a website called Meetup. I first heard of the Meetup website one morning on the The Today Show. So, I punched in my zip code and city and explored what was available in my area. I signed on and joined several groups, like the entrepreneurs group, a film group, an e-business group and a few others.

So, tonight the GMDG went to a Chelsea restaurant called ATE AVE. Nice space, long and narrow with a deck out back and right in the heart of Chelsea on 8th ave. I have been there several times before for social events, but never for dinner. The evening started with cocktails and socializing before we actually sat down. The menu was small, but ATE AVE is more of a 'gay bar with food' rather than a 'restaurant with a bar' as a sidenote. I had the salmon and brussel sprouts.. ha.. I like having salmon, it's one of the few meats I rarely cook on my own.

I met some very nice guys, and I liked the variety of ages and 'styles'. I was not the only one who was there for the first time,, about 30 or more guys were there total. I think I met my new tennis partner for the Summer. I hope to attend many more events. The host Troy was great. He made his way around and made sure everyone was having a good time,, very comfortable atmosphere. I'll be looking forward to the next event at the K2 Lounge of the Rubin Museum of Art.