thanks for the info, I stayed at the cortana last year even though I am a local, this year I'm hoping for the hilton as the proximity can't be beat.
As for dinner, yeah, I would be up for that, it was fun getting to meet you guys and actually sit down and talk shop for a few hours.
As for a place, not sure,
bubba gump's (This menu is not their whole selection, they do have more) is now open, and it's within walking distance of the convention center and the main hotels. (yes they serve other things than shrimp... chicken and burgers are also on the menu)