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there is coconut amino seasoning. i have never used it, but i think it is like braggs amino seasoning, so somewhat like soy sauce. not sure how readily available this is at stores but could be worth a shot. if you google you can read more about it. good luck!

Cambridge (MA) has a restaurant named EVOO: http://www.evoorestaurant.com/
I haven't been, but have read some good reviews.

I was rooting for Alex to go home, but Kenny's ego was wearing on me so I won't miss him.

Neptune Oyster, in the North End, is where most Bostonians I know think you can get the best lobster roll. They serve it warm with butter or in the traditional style.

Thanks for all of the suggestions, especially for the 100% vegan places, since that's what I'm looking for. I will report back after next weekend's trip.

Thanks again!

Pat's!

I'm with CJ, 7 years past the expiration date scares me.

I second the dippin dots. Also if you are cutting up fruit, kiwis would be fun. Candy dots (do they still have those?) could be good if you want to have candy. Swiss cheese already seems "dotted." Baked ravioli. Salad of cucumber coins, cherry tomatoes, and mini balls of fresh motzarella

Wow, thanks for all of the advice!!! This was so helpful. The dinner didn't end up happening yesterday, but hopefully next weekend. I will let you all know how it goes!

I avoid both dairy and gluten for various reasons.
I enjoy the following:
- Brown rice pasta - cooked al dente I think it tastes really close to "regular" pasta.
- Soy "ice cream" - There is a brand that I think is called soy delicious, which is really good.
- I eat a lot of asian inspired food that I can toss over rice or rice noodles - ex. stir fry, curries made with coconut milk.
- I also eat a lot of mexican inspired food - corn tortillas for tacos or enchiladas. I haven't found good soy subs for cheese and sour cream, so I just skip that and add other things for creamy textures, like avocado.

I'd recommend Zaytinya. http://www.zaytinya.com/