Can someone tell me if it is true that salmon and peas are really the traditional fourth of july meal? If so, where did this originate? (2 replies, last updated by coffee lover July 7, 2003)

I’m going to DC for the 4th of July and I was wondering if anybody had good recommendations for festive food. I’m coming from Boston and I don’t know what to expect— are food vendors allowed to roam around... (5 replies, last updated by Steve May 29, 2008)

Hi there. It’s my first time to NY (from SF) and I’m wondering if anyone has any suggestions for restaurants for dinner on the Fourth of July. Besides searching on Open Table (which never seems to open up the tables... (2 replies, last updated by RGR June 21, 2007)

My friend is taking me up to SLO for the 4th. I’ve really only been there on road trips with my folks and so I never really thoroughly enjoyed the town (my folks are great, road trips with them are not). What’s there... (5 replies, last updated by dockhl June 19, 2008)

Boyfriend and I are coming to NYC for 4th of July weekend and I am looking for a good, non chain-ish place to eat near South Street Seaport on Monday, July 4th before the fireworks. Thanks in advance! (0 replies, last updated by Katie May 31, 2005)

I got a great idea on this board earlier this week to make caprese on a stick (flag toothpick in this case). So I was going to do that. Now it ends up that my menu has more of a Mexican or TexMex flavor to it (guacamole and... (6 replies, last updated by Stuffed Monkey July 3, 2009)

somewhere around there. My first choice was 112 Eatery—they’re closed. Will a lot of restaurants be closed on the Fourth? Any suggestions for 7 women in the thirties to gather? None of us have ever been in the Twin... (7 replies, last updated by AppleSister July 1, 2009)

We’ll be returning from a two-week trip to Italy on July 5 (Friday), and stopping in NYC overnight en route to San Francisco. I get to New York about twice a decade, and want to have something really good (and non-Italian!)... (3 replies, last updated by Caitlin McGrath June 13, 2002)

I just finished making three-bean salad for the first time this year. I discovered it last summer and made it a few times each week all summer. It’s so delicious that I really had to pass this on. I use edamame instead of... (2 replies, last updated by Sal Vanilla July 4, 2009)

with their native cuisines." I totally agree X infinity (I’ve been out with the kids too long today)! Happy 4th of July! (19 replies, last updated by AndreaOK July 12, 2002)

My family and I will be staying in Philadelphia July 3-6. We will be staying at the Rittenhouse. We are all foodies and money is no object in terms of eating out. I never been to Philly and would love some suggestions on where to... (15 replies, last updated by veronana70 June 13, 2008)

been here. We got up from the table two hours ago and we’re still glowing. Do try the planked salmon if you never have—it was so easy. I’ll give proportions for the glaze and marinade if anyone is interested.... (8 replies, last updated by Zorra July 6, 2005)

hamburgers or hot dogs would certainly be appropriate. Your best bet might be to go with Diana’s suggestion of a flag cake decorated with strawberries and blueberries. It says Fourth of July, it’s tasty, and it might... (14 replies, last updated by brendastarlet July 3, 2008)

I have to agree w/ you on Peohe’s. The food is good but won’t knock you off your seats for creativity or imagination. The view IS incredible and perfect for viewing Fourth of July fireworks off the downtown piers! (8 replies, last updated by daantaat March 22, 2005)

If you’re in Ft. Bragg over the 4th of July weekend, there used to be a salmon BBQ that was immensely popular and pretty good, too. It’s a local fundraiser (I don’t recall for whom) that gets the entire... (35 replies, last updated by newhart06 October 5, 2009)