397337 Tue May 01 13:18:23 -0700 2007 5 18 Manhattan 0 2531812 I am looking for a place that is reasonably priced for a group bday dinner (8 people), preferably italian, fun but not loud around 7th ave south and leroy. Tue May 01 13:18:23 -0700 2007 95603 sputnik 1 2532134 What about korean? http://www.dohwanyc.com/ or brazillian http://www.casarestaurant.com/ Tue May 01 14:39:08 -0700 2007 2531812 93615 solarlane 2 2535696 i ADORE Do Hwa!! We are there at least once a week. And actually, i was there THREE times last week! So fun and SO good! The atmostphere is wonderful with the old school movies playing on the wall. And the kalbi is delish! What about Blue Ribbon? There's also Alexandra (cash only on Hudson and Barrow) Da Andrea (Italian) Wed May 02 14:39:32 -0700 2007 2532134 80163 scout1 1 2534907 Malatesta on Christopher & Washington. Wed May 02 11:36:13 -0700 2007 2531812 43889 jdmetz 2 2537632 Shhh, Malatesta has to be kept a secret-- although I agree with the recommendation! Thu May 03 08:14:18 -0700 2007 2534907 82426 jdream 1 2534961 Hurapan Kitchen right there on 7th ave is upscale Thai with some "new American fusion" (as I like to call it). It's really delicious... and while I've never had a big group there, the service has always been great. The decor is festive, and I can't imagine it getting loud in there. Wed May 02 11:47:22 -0700 2007 2531812 46430 erin07nyc