Birthday Dinner Suggestions?

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Kim, here's a topic from not too long ago on downtown restaurants. More ideas herein ... Marketplace, for example, would be another outstanding choice that I don't think has been mentioned yet.

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Another good one I forgot about - thanks!

May I suggest Bistro 1860. Many of the menu items are offered in three portion levels – bite size, appetizer and entrée portion which, in my mind, makes it perfect for a light eater.

I love this idea! I'm leaning towards Artismo if we go Fri, 1860 if we go Sat. Planning on checking out Mellwood Art Ctr Sat, so that might make sense. I'm getting excited!!

Another thought is Anoosh Bistro for Cioppini. I didn't get any when we were in San Francisco a few years ago, and it was the one thing I wanted. (Got on the plane to come home, and opened right up to an article talking about Cioppini at a new restaurant a cpl of blocks from the hotel where we stayed - figures!)

Do you think 8:30 on a Friday might be safe? (Apologies for my stream of consciousness over here!)

Boy, I wish I knew! We usually go earlier, as before around 7 there are normally empty tables/seats, but later on there's no telling. If you're willing to risk it, you will have a wonderful experience - and if you have a couple of their special bourbon drinks (peach preserves and bourbon with I think lemon juice?) you won't care how long it takes!

Lol! Thanks, Andrew! You've always been so helpful to me on this forum! Torn btwn that and Bistro 1860, depending on how things shake out this weekend. I normally do nothing for my bday by choice, cuz it's usually one of our first cold snaps. I'll make it to Artisano, if not this weekend, soon!