Park Chow, on 9th Ave. near Lincoln, has a huge upstairs area (divided into three semi-separate rooms, so there's space for larger parties to chatter away without drowning everyone else out) and does take reservations, as long as you've got at least 8 people. It's in the Sunset, so not terribly central, but at least it's far from any Halloweenie activities and right off the N Judah line. And there's been one big Buffista meal there before, 3-4 years ago, and they accommodated about a dozen of us comfortably.

That's where you sent me, right, JZ? It was a good place.

Yes, P-C. The place where, when you called, Emmett was yelling over my shoulder, "Tell him to get the ginger cake!"

Park Chow, on 9th Ave. near Lincoln

Works for me bus-wise. And I didn't get to try it the other day when I was in the neighborhood.

How's the parking at Park Chow?

For cars, parking is mostly teh suck. For motorcycles, it should be a good bit easier. Best bet for finding free parking, assuming a short walk is okay, is on Lincoln between 7th and 10th Aves (PChow is on 9th near Lincoln), or possibly on either 8th or 10th Ave between Lincoln and Irving (non-metered, permit parking, which is fine on weekends). There's also a smallish metered parking lot nearby, entrance on 8th between Irving and Judah.

Not as easy as Delancey, but easier than North Beach. There are a couple of nearby lots, and one can generally park on the street that runs along Golden Gate Park (Lincoln).

(X-posted with JZ!)

not sure about anything else yet - but I should be able to play on Monday

Oh, yay, beth! beth and -t on Monday. How fun! I wasn't sure anyone would be available, so I'm really excited about that.

I have no opinions on dinner for Saturday night, except I want to do what's easiest for everyone. There, did that help?

So I'm in NYC very briefly next week. I'll probably only be able to meet for a quick drink if anyone is interested. I'll have a little time Monday night, and Tuesday night.