199508 Mon Feb 10 14:17:20 -0800 2003 6 18 Manhattan 0 1063861 I am generally opposed to such holidays, commercially driven and generally hollow. Celebrated by going out to eat, or by a lovely homecooked meal. But This year we will take posession of a new apartment on this very day and feel like we should do something special. The place is pretty filthy and for intents and purposes does not have a kitchen. Does anyone have suggestions for a fancy indoor picnicking experience? Mon Feb 10 14:17:20 -0800 2003 0 sarah 1 1063874 I once attempted this for New Years Eve when I was traveling. I went to a store like Citarella or Balduccis and got an assortment of foods that didn't need to be reheated. Perhaps some good bread, wine, cheese, olives, cured meats? Is this what you had in mind? Mon Feb 10 15:05:35 -0800 2003 1063861 0 Melissa 2 1063876 I thinking more like very good delivery- something I have never had. Restaurant food at home. I love doing the wine, cheese, cured meats thing, though. Mon Feb 10 15:10:21 -0800 2003 1063874 0 Sarah 3 1063882 What is the new neighborhood? Mon Feb 10 15:41:14 -0800 2003 1063876 0 Melissa 1 1063879 What neighborhood is your new place? I know some good delivery places, but in my neighborhood. Mon Feb 10 15:28:10 -0800 2003 1063861 0 Caitlin Wheeler 1 1063914 Freshdirect is offering three different fondue packages prepared by the former chef of OIBL, TIBS, that includes an optional heating element if you don't have a fondue set. I just cancelled my reservation at Danube because we couldn't justify a rushed $400 dinner and I am going to try this. Doesn't seem like a bad deal, salad, desert and breakfast included. Link: http://www.freshdirect.com Mon Feb 10 17:36:36 -0800 2003 1063861 0 jjm 1 1064070 Thanks for the ideas! We are moving in our neighborhood- far west Chelsea. The closing was this morning, but the guy is still in there'til Th. After seeing the place, I think I would rather go camping than attempt a romantic evening. Tue Feb 11 16:30:47 -0800 2003 1063861 0 Sarah