577345 Thu Dec 04 13:05:37 -0800 2008 1 18 Manhattan 0 4220792 Some college buddies and I are having annual Christmas steak dinner at the Strip House (12th St. bet 5th and University). Two questions: what are the best sides at that place and what's a good place to meet for a beer or 3 before dinner? As I said, we're college buddies but note that Jimmy Carter was president when we were in that college so nothing too frat house at this stage in the game please. Thanks! Thu Dec 04 13:05:37 -0800 2008 148492 gwk222 1 4221011 goose fat potatoes, creamed spinach for beer, you could go to jimmy's no. 43 ... it's a few blocks away though or otto? Thu Dec 04 14:19:38 -0800 2008 4220792 22041 chundi