666067 Tue Nov 10 09:14:57 -0800 2009 4 18 Manhattan 0 5170064 8 People ~$100-$125 a head Food and Drinks One Vegetarian in the group. We are open to various cuisines but don't want a very complicated menu. Tuesday or Thursday night-open to location in Manhattan Perilla & Locanda Verde are currently on the list but looking for other suggestions Tribeca Grill, La Esquina, Tao, Buddakan, Mesa Grill have been done in the past. Your help is appreciated Tue Nov 10 09:14:58 -0800 2009 178119 mch 1 5170175 Check out Public and see if it meets your needs, I know it could be well within your budget without you even really being careful. Excellent creative food in what I think is a really nice space. Tue Nov 10 09:49:23 -0800 2009 5170064 124622 Spiritchaser 1 5170221 The table in the back of the dining room at Aquavit. Tue Nov 10 10:05:27 -0800 2009 5170064 103013 beaulieu 1 5170646 If you're considering Perilla, what about Craft or Hearth? Tue Nov 10 12:17:15 -0800 2009 5170064 10936 kathryn 1 5170970 i've been to craft and hearth. didn't love hearth. craft is not a bad idea-thanks. anything that is newer to the scene? 6 of us are locals so have been to many places through the years . i'm hoping to get a reservation at maialino. Tue Nov 10 14:14:19 -0800 2009 5170064 178119 mch