Thanks Fromage! I'm going to Oliva tonight and I'm sure it will be awesome - it looks like a cute and lively place.

Sugartoof: I'm sure I'll find a way to get some drinks in me before 12 ;)

Thank you for all the responses!

I think I will go with Stanton Social since it will be a good atmosphere and nice drinks, but I will let everyone know that it is a small plates type of thing. It will be kind of a late dinner anyway so I guess people may eat a light meal before going so as not to leave totally starved!

Hope I can still get served a cocktail 4 hrs before actually being 21....hmmm....will that be a problem? Haha

Thanks again!

Yes Laura, hopefully you'll be able to try authentic scones soon (you may not be able to stop at just one!)

I know that answering 'bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese' seems like a typical answer, but it is so for a reason! It's definitely the greatest brunch. Other than that, anything with eggs - omelettes, frittatas, or scrambled on toast with British-style Heinz baked beans.

I know that answering 'bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese' seems like a typical answer, but it is so for a reason! It's definitely the greatest brunch. Other than that, anything with eggs - omelettes, frittatas, or scrambled on toast with British-style Heinz baked beans.

What an awful place! Even though I never eat them because of how unhealthy they are, I've always loved Pop-Tarts and was looking forward to visiting Pop-Tarts World to bag myself a box of fun/rare-flavoured toaster pastries. I was SO disappointed in the entire experience! Firstly, the flavours you can buy in individual tarts aren't even that interesting and are $1.50 a pop. Secondly, an entire box costs around $12!!! I can walk over to CVS and get one for $3, if not less! Finally, most of the desserts sound totally unappetizing (trail mix? are you kidding me?), and come in tiny portions for a ridiculous price. When I went there yesterday, they didn't even have any ice cream to serve any of the frozen treats they were advertising.

DISMAL!

Made this tonight and served with brown rice spaghetti. It was great except for one thing - it was too sour. I suspect the lemon juice! Next time will definitely add less juice, and instead add a bit more garlic.

Thanks for the suggestion, beccar00. I made this tonight and the asparagus worked wonderfully!
However the dish was much too oily for my liking - I firstly cooked the asparagus in 1 tbsp. of oil, then used 4 tbsp. olive oil altogether as the recipe says, PLUS there was the oil that comes with the sun-dried tomatoes. It was an overload! I would recommend using only 1 tbsp. of oil when cooking the sausages, and then again with the garlic.

I'd love to make this for dinner tomorrow night, but one of us can't eat broccoli - what would make a good substitute with this dish?

No one can hate on Shake Shack! That's a must, I'd say, and liked by all.

A great slice of pizza would probably go down well, too. I'd sift through the Talk boards here or the Slice section of the site to pick a place that's recommended and is convenient for you.

If they're here on Sunday the 16th (tomorrow!) why not take them down 9th ave food festival? Granted it's mainly a bunch of fried monstrosities, but there's lovely baked goods available (Kyotofu, Mitchell London Foods, Poseidon Bakery, among others), some not half bad Indian food (Aaehli), and from what I could see, various tasty looking sliders.
If you do go, DO NOT get the pierogi's (there's only one pierogi stand) - so disgustingly greasy I could barely taste the actual food.

Good luck!

I had this yesterday for lunch and it was DIVINE. To-go it was $10.50 (tax incl.) which is still pretty steep for a sandwich, but more likely to be considered than if it were $13.50
I've been eating sandwiches somewhat frequently lately, and this one is hands down the most delicious one I have had thus far (second to or on par with Num Pang's pulled pork).
As soon as I bit into the crispy stirato and tasted the gouda and marmalade I was impressed. Literally one bite was all it took for me to rate the sandwich a 10/10
My only issue was that they didn't heat it up sufficiently and some of the turkey was a bit cold compared to the rest of the sandwich, but I enjoyed the taste so much that it barely bothered me.
So far I've had this and the grilled cheese with tomato soup from Bouchon, and I was in heaven both times! I am very curious to try more of their savory offerings, but I'm going to have to be careful as their food surely does a number on the wallet...

Honestly, I find Gray's Papaya to be overrated. Stand's toasted marshmallow shake, on the other hand, is marvelous. Get the large size - I got a small and was actually sad that I finished it so quickly. Plus, fish & chips sounds like a far more appetizing dinner than a measly hot dog.