Elite Event: Beerunch!

OH EM GEE, my first YEE in 2013 was at the OG! Heck yeah, I had fun at this pajama party! I’m glad no one wore their birthday suit. Whew! Thank you, Abby for choosing this venue for a YEE. I am now a big fan of this place.
So what was great about this sausage fest???
1. They offered a variety of sausages and they were tasty! My favorites were lemon chicken, sweet potato, boudin, pepperjack… I could go on and on but I stopped paying attention to what was being served because there was a lot of food.
2. They have the BEST duck fat fries! Nuff said.
3. Beer tasting!!! I found a few more beers I like! I’m usually a wine drinker but I enjoyed drinking the Allagash White and Mama’s Lil Yella. Score!!! I can hang out with the cool kids now! The IPA and the Stout weren’t bad but now I know not to order them next time. I was not a fan of the Tampico/​Freixenet mimosas.
4. This is a fun place to hang out with peeps, inside the restaurant with their big flat screen TV’s or their outdoor patio with heaters. It was good to see the usual peeps like Julie K, Bobby L, Peter L, Eugene L, Bryce B, Mikey U. I met cool peeps like Jing F, Andrew D, Chas A, Anna D, Jo D, Jesus C, Tammy N, Kenny P, and I know I’m forgetting some peeps! It was fun watching a football game.
5. Staff was rockin’! The cooks were working like crazy, the bartenders were pouring drink after drink, and the owners and manager were making sure every every one was happy. Thank you, staff!
This event was a kick ass way to start the New Year! I’m looking forward to future YEEs!

I woke up extra early on a brisk (chilly!) Sunday morning to get some errands done, knowing full well that a Beerunch with boisterous Unilocalers would likely set the mood for a less-​than-​productive afternoon.
All worth it.
As I hurriedly arrived — excited for an event hosted at one of my favorite establishments! — it was great to see most everyone, new & familiar faces alike, in full swing and sleepwear regalia! Onesies & PJs, eyemasks & bathrobes, yoga pants & sweats, and more than a handful of us riffing «I sleep nekkid, so…» *point at denim-​clad crotch*
As always is the modus operandi and expertise of the staff at Original Gravity, the beer selection was an on-​point escalation from crisp lighter beer to Belgian wheat to an IPA and concluding with a hearty stout. A well rounded flight; accessible enough to initiate the uninitiated and chased enough to please the versed beer enthusiasts. And the duck fat fries and hearty samplings of sausage sandwiches looked so enticing! (I’m already a fan of their food offerings and wanted to make sure people got to try things, so I decided to drink all my calories that morn.)
This smaller, intimate event was a refreshing change of atmosphere and a great opportunity to foster friendships with people and personalities that have only maybe interacted online.
Thank you, Abby, for all you’re work and coordination and thoughtfulness! This was an awesome event and great way to kick off the new year!
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This event started at 11:30am, right?
HOW WAS IT DARK BEFORE I WENT HOME?!
Y’all are lushes.
I might be projecting.

Yet another amazing Unilocal Elite Event. I rarely make it down to San Jose, but I can’t turn down a beer tasting opportunity. My friends have raved about Original Gravity and I’m glad I got to check it out myself.
The beer was absolutely fantastic. They even conned me into liking a stout! Bryce got a bit adventurous and tried the Olde School Barleywine which was fantastic (and 15% alcohol).
And the sausage? Absolutely delicious. I only tasted one during the event, so I stayed a bit longer and got the Boudin. Twas lovely. A side of duck fat fries with a mixture of bbq and wasabi mayo really complemented the meal. (Yes, it sounds like an odd combo, but man is it tasty.)
Overall I had a great time. Met some new friends, got to sample new beers, devoured sausage, quite a very successful morning. Thanks Abby and Original Gravity for being awesome.

Abby never fails when it comes to YEE! This beerunch event was AWESOME!
I didn’t get there till about 11:45 or 12 so I missed out on some of the eats. I was able to try some of the sausages and the duck fat fries. SO GOOD! We didn’t worry about going thirsty because they served plenty of drinks. I only had the chance to sample three beers but I was already feeling the buzz! It could have been the beer or the excitement from all the Unilocalers watching the football game.
I had the chance to meet some great people that I’ve only seen online! Its awesome to make new friends and to catch up with old ones.
Cant wait for the next event!

After being elite since 2012, I finally made it out to my first event!
The space was cozy and intimate. The food was good. I think the only sausage I didnt enjoy was the chicken one because of its texture (but I’m picky…); I was sad about not being able to try the sweet potato one ;(
This was my first time having duck fat fries. We even ordered some with the truffle salt… freaking delish. Other than that, it sounds crazy, but all I had was one mimosa… and I didn’t even finish it.
I was able to keep plenty warm while most others suffered through the cold because of my onesie. For those of you who enjoyed it so much, hamster girl was me! I would love to see the pictures that people have of me since I didn’t take any. I’m looking forward to more events to meet more Unilocal foodies!

Beer, duck fat fries, spicy sausages with tons of condiments, playoffs on the flat screen, cool hobo gloves, meeting people who liked my check-​ins and of course Abby. What more can you ask for? The venue Original Gravity Public House was great and the Unilocal team did it again. Too spice!

What an incredibly fun event! Many thanks to Abby and the crew at Original Gravity Public House!
I’m extremely grateful that VTA light rail is so conveniently close to my home, because I knew we’d be having some drinks and nobody wants to be designated driver on Sunday Funday! I was a little worried about looking like an escaped mental patient, seeing as we took public transpo and would be walking around downtown in our jammies and bath robes. Strangely, nobody on light rail really batted an eye …
I just feel like they couldn’t have a done a better job setting up this event. The crowd was small enough so that you felt like you had a chance to say hello to most people walking through the door. It was really fun to network with my fellow Unilocal elitists, and finally meet some people that I’ve only known through talk threads and check-​ins. Everybody, and I mean everybody was super cool, friendly and in a mood to enjoy some incredible beer!
Original Gravity Public House has a fantastic selection of craft brews on tap, TV screens for Sunday football watching and delectable sausages. The pours were generous on the beer tastings and they definitely kept the duck fat fries and sausage samples coming! The duck fat fries were incredible! I think I practically destroyed my palate by trying the spiciest sausage they had first — I don’t know if it was a Louisiana hot link or a spicy Italian — but they definitely bring it with the spice! The staff evenly distributed the fries so that everybody could try some and there were plenty of exotic dipping sauces on hand as well. Even after everybody that came to drink blew through their four beer tastings, they kept the party going with champagne and mimosas!
The back patio is super comfy, and even on a cold January afternoon we were kept warm by their really cool outdoor heaters. Outside I had a chance to speak with OG Public House’s Bar Manager and Event Coordinator Rob Monroe. He informed me that business has been really good since they opened about five months ago, and things are probably going to get better with the Sharks coming back next weekend. Rob was such a cool guy and I can see why they’re enjoying success. I love when you get the awesome beer knowledge without the snobbery. Everybody that worked here seemed friendly, knowledgeable about the beer they were serving and really enthusiastic about keeping the Unilocalers happy.
Again, I love that I can get off light rail practically right in front of this place. The friendly staff, good food and great drink will definitely ensure that we come back. Thanks to all for making this a truly enjoyable Sunday Funday!

I was very excited to attend my first Elite event of 2013 here at the OGPH! As always, I was looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones as well as sampling their sausages, fries, and beer. I didn’t get to sample the sausage this time as I aimed just to have beer and mingle my way around the event. I received some awesome Unilocal gloves for checking into the event! I needed those gloves too as I elected to go out to the OGPH patio where there was a bit more elbow room and although it was bone chilling cold, the OGPH accommodated us by setting up two outdoor heaters.
It was good to see my fellow Elites in pajama themes… I almost felt weird for wearing my blah looking sweats which really are my pajamas. I now feel very ill prepared for a future pajama party!
Although I’m not sure if this event was going to be the unofficial Unilocal Elite 2013 welcome, it certainly did feel like it. Thank you Abby for organizing and the support team for my written name tag and check-​in gloves. Thanks to Original Gravity for hosting and letting everyone know how awesome your food and beers are. Let’s make 2013 an unforgettable year!

I intentionally slept in on Sunday just so I could roll directly out of bed and into OG.
What an awesome event! This event was so well organized — as soon as i walked into the door, my name tag was already waiting for me, along with my fingerless Unilocal LIFE gloves. Yup, they are awesome! I wore those gloves the entire time so I could keep my hands warm while handling the icy cold beers, and these gloves allowed my fingertips to enjoy the sensational experience of those crispy duck fat fries (with truffle salt, yum!) and the delicious sausages!
OK, so I thought we were supposed to have four beer «tastings», but the pours were so generous, they were more like half pint! The four selections showcased different types of beers, from lager to Belgian to IPA to stout, so awesome! And of course these all paired wonderfully with, you know, sausage and football… oh and an amazing crowd of friends!
It was so nice to see so many familiar faces, but the intimate venue also allowed me to meet new friends. Great way to mingle, especially after they’ve seen how nasty that bed head was and still chose to be my friend, they’ll only be surprised at how glam I could potentially look… at some other events… maybe… one day…
Well-​organized event, delicious food, fantastic beer, and an amazing crowd. Thank you so much, OG and Abby, for having us!

When I found out there was going to be an elite event at Gravity House I was just counting down the days till the RSVPs opened up. Of course, Abby didn’t cease to plan a great event.
I walked in a little late because of church, but that didn’t mean I missed the party. I met fellow Unilocalers from east bay, South Bay, and all over. All friendly and loving the great craft beer selections that were offered, bottomless mimosas, and high quality food! Gravity House’s Hawaiian sausage and duck fat fries were my two top food choices, and the mimosas topped with mango juice were quite a surprise. Combine that with down to earth elite Unilocalers and you got the smokin combination of a crackin party. You bet this was a fun time. So much that we stayed a little after the event ended! Until my next elite event…

I normally sleep in half the day on Sundays to catch up on sleep, but I couldn’t pass up this Unilocal Elite event at Original Gravity! The theme was a pajama brunch so a lot of people showed up in their cute jammies and robes. I probably would’ve frozen my butt off if I showed up in my jammies so I just dressed down in my comfy lounging clothes.
Original Gravity has limited seating so it was a little crowded in the front room. The few of us who wandered to the outdoor seating in the back ended up huddling around the heat lamps, but there was definitely more breathing room. The event had a great atmosphere and everyone there had a lot of energy, probably since they were all excited about the game that was on tv!
Got there a little late so I didn’t get to sample any sausages, but I’ve been here before to know that none of their selections would disappoint. OG also set out their duckfat fries around the tables with a sample of every single one of their dipping sauces which were all super tasty!!! So glad I got to try all of them. I didn’t get past the first tasting of beer since I had a few Tampico Mimosas. They were very generous with the amount they served us and were very educational about their beer selections. Definitely plan on coming back to try some other sausages and beer!
The event ended early in the afternoon so I just decided to stay and have lunch. Might as well since I was already there! I ordered a Sweet Apricot sausage and split a large order of the duckfat fries, which we were able to have with all the dipping sauces from the event. DELICIOUS!!!
Thanks a bunch to Abby for setting up this awesome event! Looking forward to all of our future Elite events!

Thanks to the most fabulous Abby for an amazing event!
I felt a bit challenged at first considering that I do not have *Pajama wear* since I sleep, well … without pajamas. So I had to make a quick dash to find some proper attire. I immediately understood why I always see college kids going to school in them — it’s comfy!
What a pleasant surprise in downtown San Jose! Being a Good Karma regular, I have NOT noticed this little gem just right across the street. The staff at Original Gravity Public House were so awesome, very courteous, well informed, and very eager to talk to us about what they had on hand. I was stunned when I tried a dark beer that I actually liked! (Perhaps it was the 3 other tastings prior.) I loved the sausages, especially the Hawaiian, and duck fat fries! I mentioned that the only place I had them before was in Chicago, and one of the employees named Moon asked, «Oh, at Hot Dougs?» Wait, how do you know that?! Major points to Moon for knowing that!
Very awesome to meet so many familiar faces in person! A shout out to Anna R. for sporting a Hello Kitty sleep mask too, for Anna D. wearing the most amazing Hello Kitty onesie, they should have had a contest at the end since there was Nga C. in the CUTEST hamster onesie … winner!
We might find ourselves in trouble in the near future since VTA Light Rail takes us right there! Score!

What an Awesome Elite Event. Thanks Abby. I love the Weekend Elite Events.
What a great Venue — The Original Gravity Public House. They have a Huge Selection of Beer and Gourmet Sausages. They also have Flat screen TVs for sporting events.
They have a nice Patio out back with gas Heaters.
Public House was Über –Generous with the Sausage Samples and 4 Tasters of Beer. I had the Cajun and the Pepper Jack.
I enjoyed Meeting New Elites and the Usual Suspect Elites. I enjoyed hanging out at the Back Patio with the South bay Posse.
Thanks Abby I always enjoy Your Elite Events. Thanks Public House You were great Hosts!!!
1^st Elite Event of 2013 for me. Woo Hoo!!!
2013 The Year Of Trials And Tribulations and Going Back To Basics!!!

What a creative event the Elite Beerunch was! Elites gathered around cozy tables and high stools to get delicious, hand crafted sausages with amazing toppings by the hard working crew of Original Gravity in Downtown SJ while the exciting matchup of the Seahawks v. Falcons adorned the big screens.
The alcohol was aflowing as the beer tasting menu included fantastic selections in both ales and a IPAs, topped off with a stout. The atmosphere soon turned electric towards the end of the game when the Seahawks made an awful call and the Falcons took home the trophy.
But Elites took home goodies like a swanky pair of sunglasses or soft Unilocal Logo gloves along with other swag like beer bottle openers (well … it would only be appropriate!) and beer holders. Lots of old faces and new faces alike, everything was delicious and fantastic.
Thanks Abby for an amazing event to start off the year!

My first event in a few months and my first ’13 YEE and I had a fantastic time!
I had never been to Original Gravity but it’s so close I may have to make it a regular drop in!
The brats were to die for. My favorite was actually the beerwurst, but the Italian was a close fav! My I absolutely adored the garlic aioli. Mmm tasty!
The space is well lit and has a great layout, that even while busy, lends itself to conversation and movement.
A ton of thanks to Gravity for having us Unilocalers and a huge thanks to Abby for trowing a fantastic brunch!

I love Unilocal Elite Events and I especially love Original Gravity. So this was a match made in heaven!
As a regular at Original Gravity, I have enjoyed many excellent beers, artisan sausage sandwiches and duck fat fries. I’m thrilled that the majority of today’s attendees had never been before, so this event provided a nice opportunity to showoff OG’s greatness.
Four different beer samples were offered: Oskar Blues Mama’s Little Yella Pils, Allagash White, Avery IPA and Deschutes Obsidian Stout (served on nitro). Mimosas were also available for those preferring something other than beer.
OG provided a generous amount of their famous duck fat fries and sausage sandwich samples for us to enjoy. Looking around the room, I saw many happy Unilocalers devouring the tasty offerings.
Many thanks to Dan, Lynn, Rob, Johnny and the rest of the OG team for hosting this excellent event and, of course, to Abby for making it all happen!

Beer, sausage, and a bunch of food geeks in their PJs. You can’t get more unpretentious and chill.
I had been wanting to try OGPH ever since I saw it opening when I went to Kraftbrew this summer. I’ve become a minor beer geek in the past few years… so a place that specialized in nifty beers is a place that has a potential to have a special place in my heart. Needless to say, I was super psyched when I saw this event!
I have to say, this was a pretty well organized event. When you came in, your nametag was already ready for you and you got to choose your «door prize». They also kindly reminded you to check in (which, unfortunately, unless I lug my iPad around… I cannot do!). The restaurant set up a system where you got to try four different beers (strangely, I liked the stout the best, which is not typical me) and they kept track so no one got rowdy or abused the system. They had plenty of food. The mimosas were a little weird, but they were strong enough to keep us satisfied. I was happy to see that my fellow Unilocalers also tipped the folks pretty well! What a good natured brunch bunch.
While I felt sort of awkward at first, I liked that this event was only for Elites because I felt much more able to go and chat with people because we all had something in common (besides that whole… being human… thing). It was nice to meet people. Just a shame that I am so awful with remembering names. I also got to catch up with some familiar faces! (Mariko, Peggy, Kenny, Mikey)
I was also happy to have a chance to talk to one of the folks who works there about where they get their sausages and the fact that they have vegetarian options. Also, another Unilocaler tipped me off that they’re not too busy on weeknights. This makes it a perfect option for my coworkers and I to come after work, so I’m pretty psyched. I also like OGPH’s back patio. It’s unpretentious. Huddle around the heater and enjoy a beer.
Oh yeah… Their fries are like crack. And those Unilocal Life fingerless gloves are perfect for keeping your hands warm while you stuff your face with sausage.
Thanks to Abby and the two friendly girls (see? I told you I was terrible with names) at the front for organizing this chill event. Cheers to an Elite 2013!

What can get a German girl out of bed on a Sunday morning? Sausages and beer!!!
Thank you Abby for picking the perfect location to make me feel like I was home.
4 draft beers awaited us for sampling and many different types of sausages in crunchy buns. I sampled the vegetarian Italian sausage and the sweet apricot sausage. Both were very juicy and great on their own without any condiments.
The patio was equipped with heat lamps to keep us toasty in our pajamas and robes while slurping our brewskis (mimosas were available for the beer shunners).
Original Gravity Public House has a huge selection of ever rotating beers, about 25% of them being Belgian. The food menu consists of sausages and grilled cheese Sammie’s among other yummy items. This is absolutely a place I’d come back to with some friends to chill on the patio and sample the current draft offerings.
Thanks again, Abby, this was a lovely first YEE for me in 2013!!!
Ps: loved our matching robes ;)

This was my first Unilocal Elite event and it was marvelous. Great job with everything from location, gifts, food, drinks and organization.
Met a lot of Elite Unilocalers and I will definitely be attending more!
Best Sausage:
Boudin
Best Dipping Sauce:
Asia (Wasabi Mayo)
Best Beer:
Allagash White

Thanks for the great event, Abby =).Very cool venue at the Original Gravity Public House… the staff of this place are awesome!!! Got to see a lot of familiar Unilocalers and met some new ones too! Finally met Jen C. and Nate R (they are very active on check ins and giving tips on businesses. they are my check in buddies) in person.
Draft beers were served. this is my first time having a beer that tasted like chocolate. So many sausages to choose from .I really like the spicy chicken and the italian sausages. There were great toppings/​condiments to choose from too!!! This place has several televisions so you can watch some sports event. saw the Seahawks vs Falcons while we were having this event… Cool chandeliers (made out of empty brown bottles).there’s a patio with heat lamps too.
Can’t wait for the next event!!! Thanks, Abby.
PS.nice to meet you Carrie, Chas, Christopher, and Andrew