Having the initial meeting as soon as possible would mean we'd have a nice core group to work with as we invite more people, so I'd suggest moving that date up a week to the 9th if we've got enough people already. Should we PM everyone who's posted in this thread to give them a heads up?
As far as the 75 / 635 area goes, at Preston there's Chili's, India Palace, Fuji Steakhouse, Goff's Hamburgers, Spring Creek BBQ, Opa Grille (Greek), and Roasters and Toasters or something that's only open till 3:30 PM.
Valley View and the surrounding area has a lot of places including everything in the mall that's probably too crowded, but there's a few different places around it including Jersey Mikes Subs.
Coit & 635 just has a few fast food restaurants, I think.
Forest & 75 has Luna De Noche, Asian Mint, Dickey's BBQ, and several fast food options, a few fast casual options like Chipolte, Boston Market, and Schlotzsky's. Apparently, the Black Eyed Pea recently closed.
Spring Valley & 75 has a lot of options including IHOP, Bone Daddy's BBQ (This is sort of Hooter's style including lots of short-shorts), Razoos, and El Chicos.
I think 635 and Greenville has an Olive Garden and a few other places.