Edit: Just to put some kind of timer on it so the list doesn’t continue to grow and I can make a reservation. I will do a soft cut off to message me at like 6-7 pm tonight (11/26/2024). If the group happens to gets too big, I may need someone to spearhead a second one because I’m not at like room reservation levels of money with this (and it may be difficult on such short notice anyway). Also, if you have food restrictions, let me know and I will try to find a place that can easily accommodate - I’m thinking more dim sum/hot pot level stuff, so it may be challenging with the stricter restrictions.

This is deviating from the standard NYC BWT posts, so I totally understand if it gets locked/taken down.

If any of you (particularly if you are queer, trans, or part of a marginalized community) are staying in NYC on Thanksgiving and don’t have anyone/will be alone, let’s meet somewhere for dinner (or just to get out and not feel isolated)!

If you are financially struggling, let me know and I’ll cover the bill (within reason. Be honest and don’t just use it for a free meal. I’m happy to help, but I’m not THAT well off. It is just that nobody should be isolated and excluded because of their bank account. The holidays can be rough for people, especially when you have complicated family stuff going on.)

Shoot me a message and if there are enough people, I can see about getting a reservation somewhere. I’m based in Manhattan (downtown), so my mind goes to Chinatown, but I’m open to suggestions.

This is short notice and I don’t expect to get many replies, but the idea just came to me. I’m in healthcare and this is the first time I’ve been off on Thanksgiving in a long time. Plus, with the complexities of queer relationships and families, my partner and I decided it was best for me to sit out from her family’s Thanksgiving this year.

So, if you are alone this Thursday and don’t want to be, shoot me a message and let’s try to make things a little better!