UYE: FiDi Edition at the Beekman Beer Garden an Beach Club

Except for the almost-​fight *uh hem*, I had a great time seeing my Unilocal crew at the Beekman Beer Garden. I actually never knew that place existed till that night… so thank you for giving me a new place to visit next summer when the weather is warm again! The Chinese food at the end of the night was a perfect cap to a fun filled evening. Some of you in attendance got wayyyyyyyyyyyy too drunk… but it’s all good.
Many thanks to Dave & Valerie for arranging this event plus all the people who bought me drinks!

EIGHTH!
;-)
Thanks Dave & Valerie!

5 stars for Dave & Valerie for getting this party started!
The beer garden is good for one thing — the view.

It’s almost 9 a.m. and I’m still a bit tipsy.
It was nice to see people I know, put faces to names, and meet some new, cool folks.
Thanks Dave!

«it’s not bout the place you’re at, it’s the company you’re with».
Dave H. throws one bangin get together! Met a ton of great people and one douche bag. 10 stars for the event.

Holy crap that was not just a shot of Jameson, but a it was like chugging a mug full of liquid death!
Honestly, I had my reservations about this place, as I had read all the mediocre reviews here, but after hanging out for the Unilocal UYE I have to admit I had a great time.
Yes, this place is douchebag central. Lots of financial district idiots, frats and preps, girls who think they are way hotter then they really are, lame music mix, overpriced drinks, slow-​ass bartenders, and nasty porta-​potty bathrooms. Porta potties? Really? Give me a friggin break. Ugh.
Mixed drinks ran around $ 13 each. Draft beer was poured into plastic cups for $ 7. At least that had a few good brews on tap — Bluepoint Toasted Lager, Magic Hat, Six Point, Ommegang.
The saving grace is that it is spacious, has lots of spots to sit and chill out at, and an AMAZING view of the water and bridges. The view is stunning at twilight, like it is not real, and is something from a movie or postcard.
What makes this five stars is the company around us last night at the UYE. Just a great fun group of people to party with. Always good to see many that I have become friends with, and a bunch that I met for the first time. Gotta love Diesel Barbie Chrissy downing that Jameson mega shot! Big props for Dave H and Valerie V for setting this up. Perfect weather and a spectacular setting. Drinking hard and partying with this company is always good times!

What’s Unilocaling in your hood?
A rescheduled date due to the wrath and fury of Hurricane Irene was a long wait to meet and embrace fellow sincere, respectful, and communicative Unilocalers who I’ve been corresponding since my inception and abiding passion of writing. In deep grinding anguish, I got my body and mind out venturing to UYE: FiDi Edition where unable to locate our gargantuan party who supposedly secure a table. As a true Unilocaler to distinguish our party, my official Unilocal pins stands out. Dave H. is the ultimate celebrity access at this event who knows all to fully execute and hone his coordination and interpersonal skills for introductions and brief bio of how he cross path with each individual in sincerity and respectful mannerism. Albeit, the music was mostly remixes of club music as Rihanna, Journey, Jay-​Z, et al. it was deafening loud for relaxed social atmosphere but not a ideal venue to mingle.
After all it’s not what you do with… it’s WHO you’re with that matters.

Thanks to Hurricane Irene this UYE[1] lost a little momentum, but we still had a quality showing. High-​fives to those who showed, and confusing looks to those who said they were in (after we rescheduled) and didn’t show. Since this is a happy hour — and not a dinner party — it’s not that big of a deal. We still missed you, even you orangeheads.
Notes for would-​be organizers (read as: things I should have thought of as co-​host): for folks you trust, check that they have your number. For newcomers, ensure there’s a clear meeting point so everyone can rally together to party hard.
I LOVE YOU GUYS! (Five stars all go to you.)
[1] Unofficial Unilocal Event, which probably doesn’t explain anything to the uninitiated.