Hello Hounds, my work group will be in this great food city for (what else?) a conference in early June. We're looking to host about 10-15 pp within walking distance of the convention center. From previous posts, I've identified Gangchen, Jasmine 26 and The King and Thai as potential spots. However, I haven't read any reviews of either family-sized group or private dining experiences at these places. I'm also open to more suggestions!

Here are the parameters:
10-15 adults (21+ older)
Fixed menu preferred
Cost $15-$20 pp
Private dining area preferred
Reasonable walking distance from CC

Thanks in advance Hounds!

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Jasmine 26 Restaurant & Bar
8 East 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN

Gangchen Restaurant
1833 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Wow, thanks everyone! Hope to post back an exciting outcome.

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UPDATE: With the clue you provided, we were able to paste together the words "schmalz" (fat) and "kuchen" (cookie) to find exactly what we've been dreaming of: schmalzkuchen! Thank you so much!!

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I've done my homework, but still need some help:

I'm arranging dinner for about 20 close colleagues (may be a few kids) that are all staying in the RW area. We're looking for early dinner (5:30-7:30pm) for about $20 food per person. My boss wants seafood, so I bite my tongue and search. But, you can see, Boudro's and Sandbar are a bit out of our range. Most of us are from San Diego, so Acenar would be like eating local. I read Chowhound, so I prefer to steer clear of tourist traps. I can get this group to walk a fair distance, maybe even river taxi, to something special.

As an alternative, suggestions for cocktails with light plates, not too noisy.

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San Diego Restaurant
1229 N 18th St, Waco, TX 76707

Apologies for being vague.

Budget: <$25 pp for food & non-ETOH
Area: Driving distance of West LA - north of Venice Blvd & west of UCLA

Also, we're staying in Santa Monica at the Delfina on Pico Blvd.

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My husband's German aunt has made "shmarsh-gooken" (phonetic spelling) for years. They are quick bread pastry balls deep fried in oil. Sweet and studded with dried currants, finished with powdered sugar. They are a legend in the family, but lost, alas, since his aunt became senile.

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