Jennifer Cegielski

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 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.  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) THE HOME FRONT Space in NYC is, naturally, at a premium. The full-service party palaces that have been all the rage for the past couple of years are