Not to throw a wrench, but since it seems none of you have been to Lulu, I'll chime in. It's on the expensive side. I've only been there for corporate-paid-for events circa 2001; maybe prices have come down. Also, it's very loud. But the food is good and it's a pretty space. Just wanted to make sure you weren't surprised by either.
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'Out Of Gas'
F2F 4: Too Much Candy, Never Enough Mojitos.
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: Madison, WI from June 20-22 2008! Official website.
javachik - Aug 24, 2008 4:24:07 pm PDT #9903 of 10002
Our wings are not tired.
Consuela - Aug 24, 2008 4:32:37 pm PDT #9904 of 10002
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Yeah, it is expensive: most of the stuff downtown is. Which is why I picked the Thirsty Bear, since it's relatively reasonable.
Is there somewhere in the Mission that's less spendy on a per-person cost? I don't know the Mission at all, I'm afraid.
javachik - Aug 24, 2008 5:07:47 pm PDT #9905 of 10002
Our wings are not tired.
I just did a quick Yelp search, and if you like Indian/Pakistani food, Pakwan might be a good bet. But again, I'm probably not even going, and if Lulu sounds good to everyone, that's great!
ETA: Pakwan doesn't have table service.
Lee - Aug 24, 2008 5:20:51 pm PDT #9906 of 10002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Um, guys, it's going to cost Juliana money if we cancel lulu's, plus this is all very last minute and it might be hard to find a place.
Consuela - Aug 24, 2008 5:26:58 pm PDT #9907 of 10002
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Well, I didn't realize Juliana had put money down or I wouldn't have suggested changing the place.
Eh, we'll manage. Nobody will go home hungry.
Lee - Aug 24, 2008 5:30:28 pm PDT #9908 of 10002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Several places downtown require a credit card and charge a fee for less than 24 hour cancellations. Thirsty Bear even faxed me a contract for Tuesday.
javachik - Aug 24, 2008 5:33:45 pm PDT #9909 of 10002
Our wings are not tired.
I am sure y'all will have a great time at Lulu. It's really a gorgeous restaurant!
beth b - Aug 24, 2008 7:05:23 pm PDT #9910 of 10002
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
sorry we won't be seeing shrift this time thru.... but we haz a nephew ( college -aged) visiting.Poor thing would be way overwhelmed by buffistas.
DavidS - Aug 25, 2008 3:57:13 pm PDT #9911 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I think I counted wrong--it's 10 (11 with Matilda, 12 with Matilda and Javachik).
Minus Matilda and JZ. Matilda has a cold. Sorry to deprive you of her JZness.
javachik - Aug 25, 2008 4:09:54 pm PDT #9912 of 10002
Our wings are not tired.
I definitely (and sadly) won't be able to attend tonight.