Considering 2008 turn out, parking, traffic I would say be at MBTB by 5:30. There are many good lunch places (depending what time we meet?) within a few minutes. I'd be happy to send out some suggestions if people give preferences (I don't eat fast food and am vegetarian but open to anything)? A lot of places have buffet's until like 2:00pm.
If anyone is looking to kill some time an needs suggestions I'd be happy to help. Nice shopping, Half Price Books, dessert places, etc. in nearby Rice Village if looking to kill some time. There's a nice movie theater about five minutes away. We are members of really nice museums (Menil, MFA, Natural Science) and the Zoo which are within 10 minutes of MBTB.