Stuffed basil mashed potatoes . The pleasure of dining in a restaurant is a well cherished social treat, especially among family and friends. As a customer one is waited on; the food is tasty and attractively presented; there is no need to shop for groceries, cook or clean up after a busy day; and menus frequently include a cornucopia of items offering patrons an easy way to mix and match between appetizers, entrées and desserts.