562342 Sat Oct 04 13:25:04 -0700 2008 4 8 Midwest 0 4081815 OK -- I'm hosting an outdoor birthday party for 50 or so grownups and toddlers and need to get a whole bunch of sandwich or sub platters. Nice side dishes (pasta salad, roasted or raw veggies, etc.) would be good, too. This doesn't have to be gourmet -- it's more important that a wide cross-section of adults and small children (including vegetarians) will find something they like to eat. But it should be as yummy as possible. Any idea where I should go for this? One friend recommended Milio's. Sat Oct 04 13:25:04 -0700 2008 15381 Machaca 1 4083013 Milio's is certainly decent and cost-effective (and identical to Jimmy John's, pretty much.) But you won't find sides there. Some more ideas: http://www.artamos.com/ - Artamos, near west side organic butcher. http://www.frabonisdeli.com/ - Fraboni's, central (Greenbush neighborhood) institution. http://www.ginosmadison.com/ - Gino's, west and State St., more Italian classics. http://www.rubymarie.com/lakeview.htm - Lakeview (downtown) - they do a great individual lunch, not sure about catering. Happy party! Sun Oct 05 09:29:54 -0700 2008 4081815 72378 jumble 2 4086316 Thanks! I should have thought of Fraboni's; I'm a huge fan of their subs. But actually, I think the party is moving towards an all-vegetarian theme, so we may do Gotham's bagels instead. Follow-up question: where should I get cupcakes? Mon Oct 06 16:07:25 -0700 2008 4083013 15381 Machaca 1 4086730 If you're going all veggie, I'd take a look at Willy St Co-op as well. Madeleine's has been recommended for cupcakes to me, although I can't vouch personally. Mon Oct 06 19:12:13 -0700 2008 4081815 20367 itsbubbles 2 4087440 Willy St.! Yes, good call. Madeleine's bakery is sure to be delicious but I'm not sure what they offer; I'll also go out on a limb and say if "cute" is more important than "good" there's LMNOPies: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jumble/2384628070/ Tue Oct 07 06:37:27 -0700 2008 4086730 72378 jumble