I love the line…and I’m actually leaning in the Menger’s direction anyway. (Depending on how things go in San Antonio, I may be leaning sharply in the Menger’s direction by Monday!)

I’ll wait for other comments until Monday, but right now, it looks as though the Menger Bar is a good choice.

I think that the Menger is really the most appropriate place for your “meeting.” After all, this is where Teddy Roosevelt formed the rough riders. Since you are the leader of the Rough Riders of Library Technology, I can think of no more appropriate venue. The Menger is located “across the alley from the Alamo”. Any librarian who cannot figure out where it is should not be part of the group. If I can invite myself along, I’ll meet you there.

Another idea, The Plaza. It is a bit behind the convention center. It has a very nice garden in back with peacocks. If I remember right the lounge overlooks it. Not too busy or noisy the time I was there.

So now it’s down to Menger, Tex’s, and Rio Rio. Knowing the Menger Bar is on the quiet side doesn’t hurt (not surprising; the Menger is historic but just a touch off the beaten path). As for Rio Rio, I’m hoping that Monday p.m. will be enough lighter than the weekend that it won’t be too bad; same is true for Tex’s. Of course, if another big convention rolls into town…but usually, Monday at Midwinter is fairly calm.

Anyone with curent awareness on Tex’s?

I’d vote for the Menger if you were taking a vote. It is quite and seating is pretty good. I’ve practived dance moves there before a music conference without any problems.

Rio Rio has good food, however even with the large outdoor seating it does fill up.

Schilo’s has good food and rootbeer. I always visit it when in SA. It has long lines for lunch. Best try it for supper or breakfast. I’ve had rootbeer there for breakfast.

I’ve only been to Steers and Beers once, it was loud and had a fake cowboy feel. I’ve not gone back. Maybe I just hit it at a bad time.