Well one thing I would try would be the edamame. You can pass a lot of time cracking those suckers open while the others eat. I like the menu wish I were coming
" Oh you who love clear edges more than anything...........watch the edges that blurr."
Thanks all for your response! Looks like there are some choices, perhaps with Soup being the top option. Thanks also for the suggestions on how to skirt the eating issue with the client.