I second shabu shabu – it’s a bit like fondue but japanese style, you cook your own food on a wok-type surface or in broth. There was a thread on that not too long ago – do a search and enjoy! (4 replies, last updated by The Turtle (Bay) Dove March 10, 2006)

Meandering about Long Island City’s Costco Price Club this afternoon I serendipitously discovered an adorable, quirky book by Joost Elffers, "Play With Your Food" (Jim’s recent, FANTASTIC ChowBooks section inspired me... (3 replies, last updated by Lisa Antinore January 4, 1998)

Play Food and Wine opened just a few weeks ago on York Street in Ottawa; it is a new enterprise of Stephen Beckta and Chef Michael Moffatt. I enjoyed my first visit there so much I returned a second night— this exposed some... (3 replies, last updated by AlyssaLeigh September 7, 2009)

'll never get it again because I’m always experimenting. "I LIKE TO PLAY WITH MY FOOD!" (17 replies, last updated by ChiliDude February 11, 2005)

Hey all, I’m looking for recommendations on restaurants where the eating experience is more active. I know there’s fondue, shabu shabu, Korean BBQ. Any other options out there? The whole restaurant need not be devoted... (0 replies, last updated by DaveNY March 3, 2006)

After a much intense school year, I’m finally done!! As a graduation gift, BF is taking me to Seattle and Vancouver this Tuesday for twelve days. We want to do everything that is food related. I have gotten a pretty good... (1 reply, last updated by mrnelso May 29, 2007)

Any ideas for a pre-play Italian dinner bounded by melrose and sunset on the north and south and not too far east or west of vine. going to see a play at the Lillian theater on santa monica. (1 reply, last updated by Local December 7, 2007)

: We used to live in Texas and would be happy for some Tex-Mex ideas (other than the obvious—bbq). His favorite foods are pasta with pesto, saag paneer, and pad see ewe. We’re living in Germany now and he eats all... (3 replies, last updated by saacnmama January 24, 2009)

Hey, Manhattan hounds...I started a thread on NYC food myths on the outer boros board because I thought I’d help relieve over-crowding over here. But it’s interesting, and there’s some new info on the bagels at... (1 reply, last updated by wrayb February 8, 2002)

We have a very active nine-month old and we’re looking for places that have play areas specifically for kids. We know that a bunch of fast food places have them but the only interesting place in the area that seems to offer... (5 replies, last updated by gingerbread girl February 3, 2008)

I am going to see Wicked at the Pantages and would like some pre-play dining options. I would like something semi-casual and not over-the-top expensive. I will be taking a 16-year old and a 10-year old. I don’t want... (4 replies, last updated by stollingrone007 July 6, 2007)

A planned trip fell through this weekend (steam train to Milwaukee, but the tracks are still under 40" of water). Instead of moping, we decided to play tourists at home. Forget museums, lakes, and parks – to us, this means... (4 replies, last updated by The Dairy Queen June 24, 2008)

Unless you are hoping to go to starred or very trendy restaurants, you should be fine playing it by ear, especially if you are not insistant on earting at a certain time. In fact, given your food restrictions, it will give you a... (17 replies, last updated by phoebek May 19, 2008)

Where would a fun relaxing place be to have lunch on Sunday before a matinee in the theater area..........like all kinds of food. We do not care about cost. We just want good food and a nice time. (2 replies, last updated by Flynn September 19, 2002)

Ho 3. Hunan Seafood 4. Noodle House 5. Little Fat Sheep 6. Seafood Harbor 7. Elite Some runners up: 1. Quingdo Bread Food 2. 101 Noodle Express 3. Wing Tin Deli 4. Giang Nan 5. Won Won Kitchen 6. Lucky City What’s doing it for you (38 replies, last updated by Das Ubergeek February 5, 2009)