518294 Mon May 12 09:25:06 -0700 2008 8 15 Pennsylvania 0 3678952 I'm looking for somewhere to celebrate this Wednesday in center city. Price range is moderate (not looking for LaCroix, Le Bec Fin, etc. expensive) or a little above and would like it to be quiet, not showy atmosphere. Any recommendations? Is it too late to get a reservation for Wednesday? Thanks in advance! Mon May 12 09:25:08 -0700 2008 59066 lagreen 1 3679086 Do you want a byob or a place with a bar? Street parking or center/parking lot? Any special cuisine? Narrow it down a bit and we'll try to give suggestions. Mon May 12 09:55:11 -0700 2008 3678952 10307 sylviag 2 3679211 Thanks for reminding me...We'll be using septa, so anywhere within walking distance of 30th street, Market East or Suburban Station is ideal. And we're walkers, so that could be up to 10 blocks or so. I don't have a preference in BYOB or bar and I'm open to any cuisine! I don't have much experience with Philly restaurants, so I can't say many that I've liked or disliked, except that I really liked the atmosphere and food of Tinto but don't particularly enjoy places like El Vez or The Continental. Mon May 12 10:18:55 -0700 2008 3679086 59066 lagreen 3 3679291 Location-wise, you're right near Rae which is in the Cira Center (the oddly shaped glass building right near 30th St Station). Mon May 12 10:34:02 -0700 2008 3679211 10753 Philly Ray 1 3679390 If you get off at Market East, you are very close to Chinatown and Old City. Chinatown: Rangoon (Burmese Cuisine), Vietnam (Vietnamese), Penang (Malasian) Old City: Fork, Amada, Farmacia. Mon May 12 10:54:16 -0700 2008 3678952 182432 SpdRcr069 2 3682356 Thanks so much for the suggestions. I've got some menu research to do! Tue May 13 08:10:27 -0700 2008 3679390 59066 lagreen 3 3682915 If you can still get a reservation and don't mind BYO I'd also suggest Matyson which is easy walking distance from Suburban (and not far from a liquor store). They always have great food and service. Tue May 13 10:44:50 -0700 2008 3682356 98799 smackdown 4 3692862 Thanks, smackdown, Matyson looks great and not too pricey, either. Unfortunately, I saw this comment a little too late, not until today. But it's in my file for our next celebration dinner. Maybe my birthday! Thanks again. Fri May 16 05:57:38 -0700 2008 3682915 59066 lagreen 1 3692872 We wound up going to Vietnam in Chinatown--thanks so much SpdRcr069 for your suggestion. I thought the restaurant was beautiful and there wasn't a long wait (maybe 5 or 8 minutes) even though they don't take reservations. It was quiet and the right price (if not a little underpriced--I felt like I was getting a bargain). And the food was almost as good as my favorite Vietnamese restaurant in DC, Nam-Viet. I thought the pho was a little salty and my crepe (the Banh Xeo) was a little greasy. My husband got the spring rolls and the crispy duck, both of which were fantastic. We had a great time. Fri May 16 06:02:03 -0700 2008 3678952 59066 lagreen