The gift of dining

SriPraPhai Restaurant, the Thai institution in Woodside, Queens, has opened a branch in Williston Park. The restaurant is crowded and popular. (Nov. 14, 2009) Credit: Kirsten Luce
Looking for gift-inspiration for the food-lover in your life? How about a restaurant gift certificate? Joan Reminick compiled this list of suggestions, but almost any restaurant would be happy to issue a semi-official-looking document stating that the bearer is entitled to some specified amount.
Bonus: The beneficiary of your largesse might choose you as a dining companion.
The perfect stocking stuffer: DInner at SriPraPhai in Williston Park