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Well, Brooklyn is kind of huge so it depends on what you're ding out there.

I live in Williamsburg and two of my favorite places were just voted "Best of" in Zagats. Best BBQ is Fette Sau. Best Burger is DuMont Burger. I would go to either of those before heading all the way out to Coney Island.

Miranda is really good Italian/Spanish food. DOC Wine Bar is rustic sandwich and small plates. Zipe Zape has great tapas and paella and the best sangria. Etc...

Pumpkin Pie (homemade)
Cranberry Buttemilk Pie (purchased from Pies 'n Thighs in Williamsburg
And some kind of cake made by mom : )

They're for stuffing and gravy!

The breast meat. Definitely.

White, please.

When I worked at Chilis we had it on the menu. Is it still? I have to say, it wasn't half bad. Not as good as Cowgirls though!

The restaurant on the 2nd floor of the Paramount Hotel is nice and not too expensive. Plus you could have a pre- or post- date drink in their 1st floor bar.

The Russian Tea Room has reopened, no? I can't speak for the quality of their food.

Cafe Un Deux Trois has a pre-theater rush but if you get there past 7:30 it's nice and they put crayons on the table!

Recipe4Living, they are so much better than Magnolia. I would rate Billy's Bakery and Crumbs as the best cupcakes in the city. And I can eat one in sitting, and then spend the next morning at the gym cursing myself for doing do.

Oh! They also have mini-cupcakes, which are regular size. So you don't have to eat one as big as your head if you don't want to.

To make a quick sauce, I lightly brown chopped onions and garlic in olive oil. To this I add two cans of Whole Tomatos, crushed by hand. Don't empty all of the liquid in the can into this. Season with salt and pepper, basil and parsley. Let it cook down for a few minutes and then add a half can of tomato paste to thicken it the slightest. Cover and simmer, stirring occassionaly.

In a separate pan, I'll brown sweet sausage and hot sausage (uncased and chopped) -- no oil necessary. Once brown, I'll add it to the tomato sauce.

Add in some sicilan olives and cheese and you're good to go in about half an hour.

My grandmother and I used to make gnocci with left over mashed potatoes. They were awesome. Not exactly the lightest gnocci in the world but tasty!