What is a Munch?
The original burgermunch was
a SF Bay Area gathering of alt.sex.bondage members. It was (and
is) a way for people of like mind (and kink) to get together
and meet each other in a friendly, non-play environment.
The location is usually a casual
eating spot, and the goal is social contact. Each of the Portland
munches has a different location, character, and set of people.
Munches vary in size from a few folks to over sixty, and vary
in feel depending on the location and the type of munch it is.
Descriptions, times and locations of mumches are below.
Munches are intended to be relaxed
and friendly. They are not dating services. You should never
feel pressured to explain yourself or provide personal information
to anyone at a much, nor should you expect folks at a munch to
provid such information to you, though most people are happy
to share what they know when approached in a friendly fashion.
Munches are fine places to make
social connections in the BDSM scene, and can be good ways to
learn about the scene and begin an education of what the scene
is about.
How to find Munchers: Most of
the time the Munch will be an obvious group. Other times you
may need to ask. Usually asking anyone at the table, or a wait-person,
"is this the munch" will do the trick.
Since munches typically occur
in public places, appearance and behavior is expected to be fairly
"vanilla." Conversations may be scene-relevant, or
may have nothing to do with the scene. The intent of a munch
is to provide a friendly environment for BDSMers to get together
and socialize. Beyond that, there is usually no agenda, and newcomers
are welcome.
There's no entrance fee for a
munch, you just pay for what you eat and drink. And it's always
a good idea to tip generously.
To find a munch in your area...
PORTLAND EVERY WEDNESDAY MUNCH
(the original for 15+ years), at Hamburger Mary’s, 19 NW 5th Ave in Portland on 5th between Burnside & Couch.
BEAVERTON SUNDAY MUNCH
The Sunday munch is held every second Sunday from 4-7PM at McMenamin's in Beaverton on Cedar Hills Boulevard at Jenkins Road. munch@tnstaafl.org
KINKY WOMEN'S WELCOMING MUNCH
A safe, supportive setting where kinky or questioning women of all orientations and preferences can connect and ask questions. Beginners are welcome. Self-identified women over 18 only, please. Time: Every Second Tuesday from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Web Site (Bad Girls): http://www.pdxbadgirls.net, E-Mail: contact@pdxbadgirls.net, Phone: 503/972/BADD
SALEM MUNCH
For more information, join the mailing list at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SalemMunch/
VANCOUVER MUNCH
www.vancouvermunch.com. We meet every second Tuesday of each month. If you have questions email them to vancouvermunch@hotmail.com.
THE CORVALLIS SUNDAY MUNCH
First Thursday and Third Sunday of every month 4PM until 7PM, Tommy's 4TH Street Bar 2 rwblount@earthlink.net, http://members.aol.com/CorvallisMunch/MUNCH.html
EUGENE MONDAY MUNCH
The Monday Eugene munch -- Further info: conradh@efn.org
SPRINGFIELD MUNCH
1st Wednesday of the month, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For information about location or other details, contact domme27@hotmail.com
SOUTHERN OREGON
The Wild Rose Discussion Group Munch holds monthly munches in and around Southern Oregon. For information on dates and location,
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/domsubbdsmsoregonwildrose -- munchmeister: catlady_cats@yahoo.com
MEDFORD MUNCH
Thunder Strokes Discussion Group -- The club is in the Yahoo Club is under BDSM Ds in Medford Oregon, for more information you can contact: Master69_2u@hotmail.com
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