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How about proscuitto, figs, and honey? The sweet/salty combo is always nice.
Or you could do smoked salmon, scallions and roasted peppers
Clams, garlic, spinach, and quality evoo would also be delicious
Enjoy!

Thanks to everyone for the suggestions and hi to my sister (Hi B :-) ). seriousb you are correct, we are in NY (however SF suggestions are noted as you never know when I'll need the info!). I think we are going to try Lillies on 17th street- has anyone been? The menu looks pretty versatile and the restaurant is very cool looking. (seriousb, not only were you correct about the NY comment but also on the Whole Foods thing- we eat there all the time!)

My book group has had success at Bowery Wine Co in the East Village. We went on a Sunday at 1pm. It was warm that day so we sat outside and got wine and sangria. The menu lends itself to group dining as they have thin cust pizzas, hummus, guac, salsa and things of that nature.
Have fun!

Momofuku Ssam Bar. It is on east side and does not take reservations but you should be OK on a Tuesday night and the diverse menu which focuses on sharing is great for a group

1 or 8 in Williamsburg is the best Omakase experience I have had in all of NY. That includes Yasuda. I believe it is $50 for the omakase and the only way to do it is eating at the sushi bar. We initially were seated at a table and when the manager heard we were doing omakase he insisted we move to the bar. The pieces were served one by one and incredibly fresh and smooth. I could not say enough about how much I love this place. (an ps- their dumplings are fantastic as well). It is off the beaten path but SO worth the trip!!

Hands down Peter Lugers in Brooklyn. Could be better than the steak itself.

Sushi for sure- the complete opposite of what is in store for the next day!

Thank you! I think I am going to rub the halibut with some pesto and ause that as a sticking agent for the panko....
I will probably start from a can.

I am making a dinner for 6 seafood lovers people who are all pretty health concious so I was thinking of doing a piece of the fish for each person then a big bowl of whole wheat penne or linguine with a tomato mushroom sauce maybe with some shrimp in that.

Then possibly no-knead whole wheat bread if I have time....

Would love any thoughts anyone has...

Definitely try Momofuku Ssam bar- so great for a big group so you can try everything.

Coffee
Spicy food - you are just hurting yourself- why inflict the pain?
Pumpkin anything

I wish I loved these foods because ppl seem to get such pleasure out of them but I cannot build up any tolerance. I believe my husband actually adds hot sauce to any meal he does not want me to take bites of!

I make this cocktail every year for a holiday party and always get rave reviews:

Citrus Champagne Punch Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse
Show: The Essence of Emeril
Episode: Quick and Easy Entertaining
Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 2 hours
Yield: about 1 1/2 quarts, 8 to 10 servings
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup superfine sugar
1 cup vodka
1/2 cup limoncello
2 teaspoons vermouth
1 (750 ml) bottle chilled dry Champagne or sparkling wine
Ice
Lemon twists, for garnish

Combine the lemon juice, sugar, vodka, Limoncello, and vermouth in a large nonreactive bowl and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 2 hours. Add the Champagne and stir to combine.
Serve over ice in highball glasses, garnished with lemon twists.

So many choices! For the best (and most inexpensive!) Thai go to Joya on Court Street. Pizza-
Lucali is a must for pizza.
Italian - Frankie 457 is amazing as is Po (both very reasonably priced). Also love Chestnut for a nicer dinner and their brunch is excellent as well.
For more casual sanwiches and stuff Boca Lupa is great. Also Buttermilk Channel for a cozy meal.
More of a trip but well worth it is The Good Fork in Red Hook.
For sushi (also a trip but to me it's so,e of the best I have had in the city) Taro in Park Slope.

In college I would take a pie crust, pour in jello (preferably cherry), let it set, then smother the rest of the crust to the top with cool whip. It was perfectly sweet and juicy and just slid down with teeth needed!

Some munchies like pretzels tend to be a problem b/c your mouth is dry - not an issue here!