474685 Mon Dec 31 06:56:16 -0800 2007 1 18 Manhattan 0 3248956 I was looking to walk into somewhere fairly early (probably like 6:30-7) for dinner for my gf and I. I was trying to stay downtown close to my apt (LES, East Village, West Village, Soho, Greenwich Village). Somewhere kind of fun and cool (a Freeman's type place). Any recs? Mon Dec 31 06:56:16 -0800 2007 12298 Lau 1 3249038 you can try schillers. since you are looking for an early spot, they might still have room. also, Alias might be fun. we just booked at Hearth last night. Mon Dec 31 07:32:21 -0800 2007 3248956 107339 cdog