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RESTAURANT PARTY ROOMS
Inquire at your tot’s favorite eatery about reserving space. Some places simply charge by the head for food, while others charge a room fee but let you order à la carte. Often you can choose to arrange for the cake, favors or an activity yourself, or pay extra for the restaurant to handle it. Below, some of our fave party parlors.
Blue Marble Ice Cream The scoop shop has a kids corner with toys and an outdoor patio. Call in advance for mini sundaes, organic juice boxes, assorted baked goods and an open coffee bar for grown-ups, all for $10/head ($200 min). 420 Atlantic Ave, Boerum Hill, Brooklyn (718-858-1100, bluemarbleicecream.com)
Habana Outpost Its outdoor courtyard, opening mid-April, contains colorful picnic tables. Basic package includes beef or veggie hot dog, soda or juice, coloring book, gift bag and two rides on the motorized Batmobile, for $10/head; crafts and custom cake available for extra fee. 757 Fulton St, Fort Greene, Brooklyn (718-858-9500, ecoeatery.com)
Cowgirl This dude ranch of kitsch has two private party lounges. Basic package includes chicken fingers or quesadillas with fries; milk, lemonade or juice; and cake and ice cream, for $13.50/head (ages one to five) or $16.50/head (six and up). Minimum may apply. 519 Hudson St (212-633-1133, cowgirlnyc.com)
The Moxie Spot Rent the smaller of two upstairs party rooms, with storytime or art projects, for $100/two hours for up to ten kids (food not included), or take over the entire second floor for $200/two hours for up to 30 kids; 3–5pm on weekends, 3:30–5:30pm weekdays. 81 Atlantic Ave, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn (718-923-9710, themoxiespot.com)
Pinch & S’MAC How can you go wrong with pizza and mac and cheese? Basic package includes exclusive room with all-you-can-eat salads, a variety of pizzas and mac and cheese, bottomless sodas, and use of TV, DVD and stereo, for $20/head (minimum 15 guests, Mon–Thu). BYO decorations, entertainers and dessert. 474 Columbus Ave (646-438-9494, pinchandsmac.com)
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The moxie spot is great. I also have a friend that had a party right across the street at Perfectly Polished in Brooklyn Heights. The staff was super helpful and the packages were affordable. The venue is whimsical with out extra decorations. Check them out www.perfectly-polished.com