In deciding the restaurant for our get-together, baobab and I thought the place should be accessible, have a balanced menu (have seafood or vegetarian cuisine), and be affordable (that rules out the Ritz). And it has to be a good restaurant, too, of course.

A reservation was made at Harvest, a restaurant at Harvard Square in Cambridge. It has a Mediterranean/ New American style of cuisine. You can read reviews of the restaurant at http://boston.com/globe/calendar/dining/harvest.htm and http://boston.sidewalk.com/link/37480.

Other possibilities that can accommodate large parties:
Sandrine's - Alsatian/French cooking in Cambridge
Selected amongst Esquire's 1998 Best New Restaurants of America and one of my favorites. http://boston.sidewalk.com/link/41929

Grille 23 - Steak House in the Back Bay area
Good steaks and fish and wine list. Cigar smoking allowed here!
http://boston.com/globe/calendar/dining/grille_23.htm

If you are not on the confirmed list and would like to attend, or if you like to vote for one of the 3 restaurants, please let me know.

Ken