Tuesday @stesla and I visited Google headquarters where he was giving a tech talk on a framework he wrote in/for  Google’s new Go programming language.  The talk went smashingly well and is already available on YouTube, see it if you’re interested in BDD or Go.

After the talk (and why I’m bothering to write it here) we had lunch in Google’s main dining hall.  A few things have changed in the six months or so since I’ve been there. Notably big displays showing the day’s menu, and no more Italian section. After surveying the menu we decided that the Indian station looked good.  Lines were insane.  It was far busier than I recall it being. But then, when I worked there I would try to time my meals at non-peak times.  I’m not sure what the lunch hours are now, but the last time they shortened then there was a noticeable increase in congestion and line lengths.

In the end, the lines & wait were worth it.  Paneer Tika Masala was one of my favorites when I worked there, and it did not disappoint.  A great bryriani and sambar as well. Also it was nice to see some of the food services folks I knew from the old days.

It’s always fun to visit for lunch and catch up with old friends.  Have to do that more often.