And Two More Desserts Not Pictured
Guess where I had lunch this week? Here’s a hint (and a picture of my dessert, post-eating):
Hodgman and I performed for Google employees at the New York office on Wednesday, and then ate in the cafeteria. It’s true what they say, lunch is really excellent there, not only because it’s free. I had a veal chop grilled with sage and a side of truffled macaroni and cheese. Crazy! There were like eight different salad bars there, and a guy grilling sirloin steaks to order. We walked around the offices a bit too, and saw countless happy workers riding on scooters, doodling on white boards, and participating in bake-offs - really everything but adding a multiple destination option to Google maps.
January 26th, 2007 at 9:32 am
Regretting giving up the life of a code monkey… ?
January 26th, 2007 at 10:04 am
Everyone is dropping subtle (cough) hints about Google lately — first Gaiman, now you. I was wondering for a while why my Google friend hadn’t bragged about this, but then I noticed this was the New York office.
I want to be a happy worker too.
January 26th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
Check out Google Maps now, there’s a nice new little “Add destination” link when you’re getting directions. The happy workers are still getting things done, despite the bake-offs.
January 26th, 2007 at 12:11 pm
I stand corrected! I swear that wasn’t there the last time I checked…
January 26th, 2007 at 12:29 pm
well I bet they weren’t integrating google groups and google calendars. Oh no. They’re way too busy for that.
-Cecil
January 26th, 2007 at 1:04 pm
So there is a heaven. And it’s a registered trademark of the Google Corporation.
January 26th, 2007 at 3:17 pm
I’ve always thought of Google as a sort of Wonka’s Chocolate Factory…
January 26th, 2007 at 10:58 pm
So when are you and Hodgman coming out to Mountain View?
January 27th, 2007 at 9:37 am
I am so glad it just freshly post eating, rather than a few hours post eating… ewwww…
January 27th, 2007 at 4:52 pm
Hey, Keith… You may want to make the drive up to SF on 2/18 for the
show at Cafe du Nord (posted in Jonathan’s list of appearances in “Coupla Shows” blog entry). Stop by the It’s It factory (just off 101 in Burlingame) on the way…
January 27th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Veal, John? Veal? For shame. I now idolize you slightly less.
January 27th, 2007 at 6:05 pm
Whoops. Meant to type “Jon”. I’ll apologize for the “h” if you apologize for the veal.
January 28th, 2007 at 6:23 am
The baby version of any animal is always tastiest. Not surprisingly, the cuter the baby animal is, the better it serves the palate.
Lamb (baby sheep) > Veal (baby cow) with greater being tastier.
Using this formula, I can be sure that baby seal would be delicious. Also, kittens high on catnip. And that kid from Jerry Maguire.
January 28th, 2007 at 6:26 am
Hey, I recently discovered your music through Rand Bellavia and Tony Fabris. Your songs are crazy-infectious, especially Skullcrusher Mountain and Your Brains. How very cool that you performed for the Googleites!
January 28th, 2007 at 5:59 pm
This is off the topic of the post, but I just got word that you will be performing at the Penny Arcade Expo! Jon, this is fabulous news! Two of the best things in the world put together? It’s like chocolate and peanut butter, if one of them was a webcomic and one was a singer/songwriter. I can’t wait for this!
January 29th, 2007 at 2:48 am
Truffled Macaroni Cheese? Sounds a bit.. odd and I speak from experience here.
February 2nd, 2007 at 3:15 pm
John A (and Keith):
Sadly, I don’t think It’s-It does factory tours. My wife called them last year to ask (it’s a long story) and they said no. However, this page on their site provides directions, and I can’t imagine they’d provide those if there was nothing to see there:
http://www.itsiticecream.com/location.cfm