40th Birthday dinner suggestions?

[Mimib]

Does anyone have suggestions for a 14 person birthday dinner that we are planning for Feb. 24th? French or any Asian cuisine would be great although Italian would work as well. The budget is a bit tight - so nothing too pricey. Any area of town is fine. Thanks!

[Mimib]

Thanks for the heads up on those places - I appreciate your help!

[RGR]

If you want great food, in my view, you can skip Les Halles.

[sjay]

I second this - and the service is poor too

[Mimib]

I've been told these are good for parties our size - any advice on these? Cite (wine dinner), Les Halles, 'inoteca, Stanton Social, Havana Village or Crispo? Basically we want a prix fixe and a fun atmosphere with great food. Thanks again for any help you can offer!

[erica]

I heard that Cite will be closing..

[RGR]

Eater says that will happen in "roughly two months."

[srj2600]

Try Sidecar- private dining room upstairs at PJ Clarke's, 212-317-2044. Great for parties your size- not too noisy- good steak, fish, oyster bar- everyone will have a ball.

[RGR]

Park Bistro, on Park Av. S., b/t 28th & 29th Sts., serves excellent modern French cuisine. Friendly, efficient service. Attractive Paris bistro-style decor. While it's not a huge place, they can handle a group your size.

[chow_gal]

Park Bistro is better suited for a 60 year old birthday. How about Savoy for a quieter setting; or Raoul's? 14 is doable in a lot of places.

[RGR]

That comment about Park Bistro is ridiculous. Have you been there recently? We were there a week ago on a Saturday. The place was hopping, and just about all the patrons were in their 30's and 40's.

[Mimib]

Thanks for your help. I'll check these out.

[jenniebnyc]

Buddakan is where I had my 35th. It was fun and the food was good for a massive asian fusion place. Ask for the communal table in the Main Room.

Also, Asia de Cuba will do a prefixe party at their communal table for $75 pp not including tax, tip, booze. They are very generoous with the food.

Sapa is another good Asian spot that might fit the bill.

[Mimib]

about $80 or so pp if poss.

[jenniebnyc]

how much pp all in?

[billjriv]

oh sorry did'nt see that new part