who can advise on a fun way to celebrate a birthday in NY?

Hello, well you have just cut off most of the people on the forum with your preferences, because unfortunately in our reality everyone only entertains themselves with alcohol. But I hasten to point out that you have an excellent approach, which I fully support! If you have a group of family and friends who share your point of view, then I can suggest celebrating your birthday at an interesting cooking party, here culinary-party.com/culinary-birthday-party-new-york you can read more about this event. The price depends on the dishes you choose. Multiply the cost of your menu by the number of guests to get the cost of a fun cooking party in New York. I hope I have been helpful. Good luck!