Hey gang,

I've had a few great ideas from fellow members lately ... such as a weekly or bi-monthly "Kaffeeklatsch" at a Starbucks, for those of you who can't make the evening dinners, or who just want more opportunity to practice your Deutsch ... and a new restaurant suggestion: Barley and Hops in Bethel Park. Let me look into these options and I'll let you guys know more about them later (like, I don't know how many people Barley and Hops can accommodate, or which Starbucks would be best for the most people in our group.)

Now, for the Dezember Meet-Up ... since December gets a little buys towards the end of the month, and I'm a little late on the planning (sorry), I figured we'd go to one of our old stand-byes: Max's Allegheny Tavern on the North Side. We always have a nice turn out there, and they are always very accommodating (and they're still open, unlike 2 of our other fave locations).

So, mark your calendars for Thursday, December 17 @ 6:00, and I'll hope to see you all there!

Bis dann,
Gretchen

Since some folks have trouble getting to Meet Ups on the week nights, I thought we'd schedule one for a Saturday afternoon. So here goes ... Saturday, October 10 @ noon at the Atria's in O'Hara (Fox Chapel). I talked to the folks there, and they said they can accommodate a big group for lunch on a Saturday. Like I said in my last email, Atria's Oktoberfest menu is super delicious! Depending on how big our group is, we might do a "family style" meal, but that's kinda fun, too! We could decide ahead of time what we want to try, and share! We'll play that by ear, though.

Since out plans for the lunch will be determined by the number of people (whether we do family style or not), I'm going to allow a "yes" or "no" for RSVP only (no "maybe") Please make sure that you can come if you RSVP "yes" (and I know I've missed a few after saying I could come ... I won't do it this time!) :)

For those of you who don't know where this Atria's is, it's right off of route 28 ... I think you take the Fox Chapel exit, make a right off of the exit, and at the light, turn left onto Freeport Rd. About a mile down the road, Atria's in on the right.

Hope to see you there!

Gretchen

Hey guys! Well this will be the first Meet Up officially planned by your new organizer ... me (Gretchen). I realize that Adam's name still appears as the organizer ... we tried to change it, and it won't go.

Anyway, since the weather's still nice, the group and I consulted at the July Meet Up, and decided to have the August meeting in the Biergarten at the Hofbräuhaus. I talked to the hostess there, and she said she can reserve us a table (I'll call closer to the date).

To make things easier, please be decisive about your RSVPing ... that way I can give the hostess a more exact number when I reserve our table. Also, please remember to bring a dollar to help cover the cost of the website.

Hope to see you all there!

Gretchen

Wie geht's wie steht's?

It has been a very long time since we have held a meetup on a Sunday. I know that it's very difficult for some people to come to the Wednesday or Thursday meetups due to their work schedules or the driving that they would have to endure through rush hour traffic. As such, the June 2009 Meetup will take place on Sunday June 7th at the Sharp Edge bar and restaurant in East Liberty/Shadyside. Directions and menu are available at www.sharpedgebeer.com. See everyone On Sunday June 7th at 6pm!

allerbeste Gruesse,

Adam

Guten Tag meine Deutschsprechenden!

Fuers April-Treffen sollten wir natuerlich das neue "Hofbraeuhaus", das sich in der suedlichen Seite Pittsburghs befindet, besuchen. Das neue Hofbraeuhaus findet man neben dem "Kaesekuchenfabrik", und leider muss ich zugeben, dass das Parken im Southside Works ein absoluter Alpentraum ist. Viel Glueck damit! Das April-Treffen findet am 2. April um halb sieben statt. Ich freue mich wirklich darauf, dieses neue Restaurant zu besuchen, besonders weil ich niemals im echten Muenchener-Hofbraeuhas war. Es tut mir wirklich Leid, dass es kein Maerz-Treffen gab. Da bin ich wirklich vor allem Schuld. Ich hatte das Treffen voellig geplannt, habe aber auch vergessen, auf "bestaetigen" zu klicken, und im gleichen Sinne die ganze Gruppe zu mailen. Deswegen habe ich vor, zwei Treffen im April zu organisieren...eines am Anfang Aprils...und ein zweites ganz am Ende. Gibt es Vorschlaege fuers zweite? Wenn man die Webpage gucken moechte, ist sie bei http://www.hofbrauhauspittsburgh.com/ zu finden. Ich sehe euch am 2. April! Bis dann! Tschuess!

allerbeste Gruesse,

Adam