664235 Mon Nov 02 16:58:14 -0800 2009 5 14 Washington DC & Baltimore Area 0 5150606 I need some help with recommendations. I have a party of 50 for dinner with a budget of about 5k for 11/17. I already have calls into the Hey-Adams, Willard, Braserrie Beck and Central. Any other ideas? Mon Nov 02 16:58:14 -0800 2009 177265 bigds01 1 5150695 Based on my personal experiences in their private dining rooms, 1789, 2941, Citronelle, and Inox would be delicious options. Marcel's lower tier would be super if you're willing to go with a semi-private option. (The restaurant is a bi-level space. There's nothing lower tier about Marcel's food or service.) PS7 is a great somewhat lower priced option if the quotes you get from the others I've listed will strain your budget. Mon Nov 02 17:30:56 -0800 2009 5150606 61567 Indy 67 1 5150789 There are small separate dining rooms at both the Oval Room and the new Bibiana that might accommodate, as well as sections of the renovated 701. But it's very late to be blocking off a large space. Mon Nov 02 18:11:22 -0800 2009 5150606 10313 bachinskin 1 5150997 When Indeblue first opened, I didn't like it, and I think it never really took off. But for the past year a very talented chef , Michael Hartzer, (he used to cook at Citronele) took over. I've only tasted one dish of his, it was an Asian-influenced clam hotpot served at a chef celebrity event, but it was excellent, the best dish going up against all the top chefs of DC. I think he is a real talent, but he is pretty much laboring in obscurity. This is a very elegant place that you may be able to get in to on short notice. Maybe the chef would be willing to work with you on menu selection? At any rate, here is the website, so you can check out the menu and read the bio about the chef: http://www.bleu.com/indebleu/ Mon Nov 02 19:56:52 -0800 2009 5150606 10156 Steve 1 5151638 I would add Acadiana and PS7 to the list. Corduroy has a private room but I think it might only hold 25....worth checking though. Tue Nov 03 07:00:59 -0800 2009 5150606 76776 Elyssa 1 5154520 Dino is another good option. They will rent their entire upstairs to you, which holds 60. I had my wedding reception there and the food (we opted for family-style service) was awesome. Dean, the owner is flexible about menu options, and the whole staff will make sure you feel well taken care of. Most importantly, the food is good. Info on group dining here (scroll down): http://www.dino-dc.com/private_dining_room/index.html Wed Nov 04 06:21:05 -0800 2009 5150606 150094 ChristinaMason