I was really looking forward to New Year's. We were going to a nice restaurant and then eating lots of delicious food. 
I was really looking forward to New Year's. We go to a celebration at a restaurant and then cook lots of great food. 
user
Oh that sounds like fun! What types of food do you cook?
assistant
For New Year's, we make all sorts of little appetizers. It's the stuff we normally wouldn't splurge on. 
user
Food always makes the party! 
assistant