Birthday Dinner

[amysuehere]

Oops. Waited too long and Lenoir only has a 5:30 reservation for a table (or a 6 for the bar, but that doesn't sound very "special"). I've been to Congress, Uchi, Uchiko, Trio, Carillon, Wink, Fabi & Rosi, Vespaio, Hudson's, Fonda SM.

Should I take the 5:30 reservation (wow, that's really early - even for me) is there someplace else OR should I just make my reservation for "not my birthday - birthday in April?

[amysuehere]

Oh well. Wasn't meant to be. Got sick yesterday and had to cancel my reservations. Someone was happy to get our two-top...

[Optimista]

Sorry to hear that. Hope you're feeling better now.

And you should reschedule that celebration!

[amysuehere]

Yes, thank you.

Yeah, I really felt bad cancelling that day, but I figure the two-top wouldn't be an issue to fill at such short notice.

[slowcoooked]

I haven't been and certainly it may not be as "special" as the above mentioned joints, but is French Quarter Grill worth a decent night out while waiting for something more upscale? I've been hearing good news.

[amysuehere]

We were hoping there would be a cold Sunday to do the brunch, but no such luck. This is still on the radar for a lunch/dinner on a "regular week."

I've been tempted to do Chez Nous. It's reliable. It's tasty. It's good bang for the buck. Sometimes, that's all you need for an exceptional evening.

[Rptrane]

French quarter is good but probably not as special as experience as the op is looking for. It's totally solid food though.

[lixlix]

out of places you haven't been to, why not Barley Swine?

[Rptrane]

Carillion excuse my spelling but the place rocks

[amysuehere]

Uhp...forgot that one. Been there too.

[ieathereforeiam]

olive and june

[Optimista]

I'll second that. Low fuss, easy parking, good service, gorgeous patio. I chose them for my birthday last year, and was very pleased I had. If your birthday happens to be on a Sunday when they're having their family dinner, even better.

Other ideas: La Condesa, Sway, Olivia, TX French Bread, or FINO...

[amysuehere]

I've decided to take a 7:00 reservation (a bit on the late side for me, but just by a little) on the 30th. Close enough to by b-day, and I've been dying to try them.

[Optimista]

I'm surprised they didn't have anything earlier! I would've thought 7p would be in higher demand than anything earlier. Hope you enjoy it!

[amysuehere]

I know; huh? No worries though. Going this Saturday and am looking forward to it.

[Optimista]

How many of you are there? I just got on Open Table and looked for four-tops for Saturday at Olive & June, and it appeared there were plenty to be had before 7:00...

[Optimista]

Never mind...looks like increasing to five or more limits your options significantly. Weird!