European Expats Gathering

Sep '09 6 Sun 4:00 PM
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Attendance
 110  people attended.
4.50 4.5020 (20 ratings)

Who organized?
Geoff

Sip aperitifs and socialize with fellow Europeans in a stylish lounge bar. This event is specially for expatriate Europeans, their guests, and regulars. If you are from Europe and want to make interesting new friends, have substantial conversations, compare notes on life in America, practice your language skills or just have fun, come join us! Drop in when you can and stay for as long as you want. You'll discover a friendly group where mingling is mandatory! (See mingling etiquette.) Newcomers are very welcome.

Check in at the welcome table to receive your Friends of Europe name badge. Happy Hour drinks and half-price appetizers will be available until 6PM. The event will end around 7PM to allow people to dine together afterwards if they want at the venue or nearby restaurants. There is free validated parking (3 hours) in the adjoining Hills Plaza parking garage (entrance on Folsom between Embarcadero and Spear).

There is a limit on the number of people the venue can accommodate. Please RSVP YES only if you are fairly confident that you - and your guest if you are bringing one - will be able to attend. Events are usually full, so if your plans change or your guest cannot come please update your RSVP so that someone else can come instead.

BAY AREA FRIENDS OF EUROPE
Where Europeans and Europhiles can meet and make friends

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  • Hike
    Hike

    Geoff, thank you so much for having organized this wonderful event. I truly enjoyed it. Despite that it was my first time to attend, everyone was friendly and welcoming. I look forward to attending next meeting!

    Posted Sep 8, 2009 2:29 PM
  • Geoff
    Geoff

    Palomino on Spear St. (just off Embarcadero) is well located for people coming from all parts of the Bay Area, It's a ten minute walk from Embarcadero BART/Muni and short ride on the T-line streetcar from the Caltrain station on 4th St.

    Posted Aug 27, 2009 12:36 PM
  • Geoff
    Geoff

    Directions: People coming from the South Bay can take 280 all the way to Kings St and Embarcadero. East Bay people will take the Fremont St exit once over the Bridge. A number of routes are possible from the North Bay (consult Google Maps), the most pleasant probably being along Lombard St, Bay St and then Embarcadero to Howard St.

    Posted Aug 27, 2009 12:35 PM

Who attended?

  • 110 attendees
    • “ everyone was friendly and open to conversation. The location, Palomino, was outstanding. ”
    • “ It was a lot of fun. Thanks Geoff! I enjoyed meeting other Spaniards. The atmosphere was very friendly. ”
    • caroline (+1 guest)
      “ Excellent meetup. It was the first time for me, and I will definitely come back! ”
    • “ This was my first time with this group. Had a great time and met some very nice people. Will be back for more! :-) ”
    • Amb.
      “ I have dual feelings about the new space: I love the location, so close to transportation, and the ambience was great, but it was too noisy. ”
    • “ I like the place...nice view, comfortable, good food...parking was not hard... ”
    • “ This was my first meeting and it was great, met some great people. Thank you Geoff ”
    • “ It was absolutely great! Loved this venue even more than the last place. The prices couldn't be beat and Geoff, you did a great job again! Lots of interesting people! ”
    • Amb. (Event Host)
      “ Geoff - as always thank you for hosting this great event. The venue and ambiance were great. ”
    • julian (+1 guest)
      “ Great gathering :) I had to leave early because I was catching a ferry back to the East Bay. I wish I could have stayed longer! Next time... ”
    • Geoff (+1 guest)
      Gentil Organisateur
    • Peter (+1 guest)
    • Amb. (founding member)
    • Marie (+1 guest)
    • Mina (+1 guest)
    • Mary (+1 guest)
    • Amb.
    • Tony (+1 guest)
    • Cathy B (+1 guest)
    • Christopher (+1 guest)
    • Rory (+1 guest)
    • Lolita Sharp (+1 guest)
    • Vivian Sun (+1 guest)
    • julie (+1 guest)
    • Esa
    • jan
    • Amy E. (+1 guest)
    • Amb.
    • Lotta (+1 guest)
    • Daniela (+1 guest)
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