Ideas for a physics-themed dinner include serving wine in Klein bottles and twisting bacon into Mobius bands. Given the father's background in industrial physics and self-repairing materials, incorporating physics-related elements into the menu is encouraged. Fig Newtons are suggested as a must-have, along with playful references like "Sig Fig Newtons" and microwave dinners. For a mad scientist twist, using dry ice for drinks and liquid nitrogen for ice cream is proposed. Overall, the dinner should celebrate the father's career and love for physics in a fun and creative way.