gotcha Joe, guess you're right. here i was thinking we'd be able to lock up the place just one post after we figured out the date...silly me!
...maybe by post 250, we'll have the place nailed down?
other suggestions (some of which we've been to before, but were good):
Morton's
Spark's
Old Homestead
Fresco by Scotto
I also like PJ Clarkes. if we can get a big table there, will be a fun place to have it, i think.