What Should We Serve at a Physics Themed Dinner?

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In summary, a family is looking for ideas for a physics themed dinner to honor their retiring father who is involved in industrial physics. Suggestions include serving wine in Klein bottles, twisting bacon into Mobius bands, and incorporating Fig Newtons and precision measurements. Other ideas include using dry ice for drinks and making ice cream with liquid nitrogen.
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My physicist father is retiring next month and we want to throw him a physics themed dinner. Does anyone have any ideas for food? Or any other tips? This is a family only dinner so there will only be around five people there.
 
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What branch of physics was he involved in? Or was he maybe a physics professor?
 
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Serve the wine in Klein bottles.
Twist the bacon into Mobius bands.

ah... that's all I've got for now. I'll think on it a bit.
 
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Thanks for the replies!

He's had a long career... but he's now in industrial physics, and one of his specialties is self repairing materials.

When I was growing up he was constantly saying 'physics is everywhere' so I reckon anything physics related would be great.
 
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We had a thread on this topic not too long ago. I tried a search, but couldn't find it.

But you know...Fig Newtons are a must. And if you are really precise, watch your Sig Fig Newtons.
 
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Maybe Microwave Dinners?

For a mad scientist theme you could use dried ice for the drinks which will make them look like this...
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And you can make ice cream for dessert using liquid nitrogen. I think you should be able to have a bar of ingredients and mix and serve to order though that may take a lot more liquid nitrogen then making a single large batch.
 
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PIE!

Edit: Won't let me capitalize the whole word, what's up with that?

Edit 2: Apparently it will when I add more text.
 
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Thanks for the ideas - definitely some food for thought!
 

FAQ: What Should We Serve at a Physics Themed Dinner?

What type of food should be served at a physics themed dinner?

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Can we have a vegetarian option for the main course?

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Are there any specific drinks that should be served at a physics themed dinner?

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Can we have a fun activity or game related to physics during the dinner?

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