Well....
As those who went to Rock Bottom in Dec. can attest, we should make a reservation for the group to guarantee seating.
I just called McCormick and Schmick's restaurant (the one with specials) and they say that they only reserve seats for the dining room.... and the specials only apply in the bar with limited, unreserved seating.
Plus last time there was a request for a 7ish start since some people come in from MD/VA. The M+S specials end at 6:30.
That said......
How about the early-birds can congregate at M+S for the specials

then migrate to the reserved seating, where they meet later-comers?
I've made a reservation under the name FlyerTalk in the restaurant part of the restaurant

for 15 people at 6:30pm Wed. Jan. 22. How does that sound??
Details:
McCormick and Schmick Restaurant
1652 K St. NW
Washington, DC
(202) 861-2233
Wed. Jan. 22
6:30pm (but earlier gathering/specials in the bar)
Comments??