Hashbrownnetworking

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"Like Twitter, but in person and with fried potatoes." -The Checkout Girl

Hash Browns -- YUM!

Hashbrown Networking is a free gathering started by Jason Kenney for local Richmonders to get together and enjoy some greasy diner food while meeting other locals from Twitter, local blogs and all walks of life. Anyone that wishes to attend is welcome.

Here's the real-time #hashbrownnetworking Twitter search feed, also available at RVATweets.

[edit] Upcoming Events

The next event will be held on Thursday at 8:00pm at the Waffle House located near W. Broad Street and Glenside (next to the Olive Garden). But there is nothing preventing people from setting up their own #hashbrownnetworking gatherings.

Waffle House
7109 W Broad St
Richmond, VA 23294-3703

[edit] Frequent Hashbrown Eaters

@andreagoulet
@homesliceva - delbueno.net Homeslice Blog
@IndieScent
@jasonkenney - J's Notes Blog
@knownhuman
@mattjh2 - mattonfire.wordpress.com MattOnFire
@mwalters - MattWalters.net Blog
@thecheckoutgirl - The Checkout Girl Blog
@wxdan

[edit] Supporters of Egalitarian Frequent Hashbrown Eating

[edit] Notable Quotes

"I wish I had snaps in my crotch" @rosscatrow on 7/23/09
"We're out of bowls, so here's your grits in a to-go cup." Waffle House waitress to to @brickworkz on 7/23/09 (Photo)
"I love how #hashbrownnetworking has singlehandedly made two of the most unhip locations in #RVA hip (Waffle House & Embassy Suites bar)" @RichmondGL on 8/1/09
"'I love how you're a minor Richmond celebrity. You go to #hashbrownnetworking.' - @melissalloyd. No, I just know all the cool kids. :D" @IndieScent on 8/5/09
"I love flashy balls!" @anaRVA on 8/26/09

[edit] Embassy Suites Networking

Come join several of the #hashbrownnetworking regulars for some liquid carbohydrates and #embassysuitesnetworking at the Embassy Suites hotel bar, located at 2925 Emerywood Parkway, just a short walk from the Waffle House.

[edit] Urban Legends

@jasonkenney has insinuated that all Hashbrown Networking attendees are issued secret decoder rings. Miss three events, and regulars are required to turn in their decoder rings and may or may not be subject to public embarrassment.
There have been no clowns in attendance at any #hashbrownnetworking event. At least, not in costume.

[edit] Useless Trivia

Hashbrownnetworking was the third most viewed entry on the RichmondWiki for the month of July behind the RichmondWiki main page and July 4th Fireworks. This placement was attributed to awesomeness. - July 2009 Site Stats
Hashbrownnetworking was the second most viewed entry on the RichmondWiki for the month of August behind the RichmondWiki main page. This placement was attributed to a Communistic plot. - August 2009 Site Stats
“It's completely casual with no expectations. Other than that you should tip well.” - Jason Kenney | Richmond.com Article September 1, 2009
“You don't have to be a social media big shot to be accepted. In fact, there are no nametags and people just end up wherever a seat is available when they arrive. It forces them to get to know people that they might not, otherwise. It leads to interesting and lively discussions. Artists and techies, righties and lefties, the popular kids and the severely underfollowed all end up finding common ground over greasy diner food.” -The Checkout Girl | Richmond Grid Article October 2, 2009