Talk about an appetite killer: You luck into a business trip to the latest foodie haven, you have an expense account at the ready – but you know arriving alone at the gustatory shrine of the moment means a cramped seat in the pariah section. So how to enjoy a Michelin-starred meal while travelling solo? Doug Saunders reports on resisting room service in Paris ...Read the full article
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Teacher in Toronto from Canada writes: Saunders is right: eating alone at a good restaurant is a real pleasure. It's important, though, to select the right restaurant and a seat with a good view. I bring a good book, but the people-watching tends to keep my attention.
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Marya Alexander from United States writes:
Regarding your comment: "A big dinner can be a wonderful thing shared with a warm circle of friends; it can be even better by yourself." --- Bless you!
Many thanks from the editor/publisher of SoloDining.com!- Posted 16/03/08 at 9:54 PM EDT | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment
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Sue City from Canada writes: I love eating alone. It's my favourite treat to myself.
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Emma Hawthorne from Canada writes: What a shame not to take the initiative and look for someone pleasant to share a meal with, especially if you are buying!
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CD W from Canada writes: Imagine being a fairly good home chef, and friends bail on you. Eating alone in a restaurant would be a fun thing.
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yolande lemieux from Montréal, Canada writes: Un peu de français ne vous fera pas mal....
J'ai adoré votre article.
Je voyage, par affaires et par plaisir depuis environ 25 ans et je mange seule dans les meilleurs restaurants et je n'ai jamais eu aucun problème que ce soit en Europe de l'ouest ou de l'est, ou en Amérique.
J'adore manger seule, je puis apprécier la nourriture beaucoup mieux.
Non pas que je n'aime pas manger avec des amis ou autres mais ma façon favorite maintenant est seule.
Le nombre d'étoiles Michelin ne change rien à la situation, je suis
toujours très bien accueillie et on me donne toujours une très belle table. Je pense que tout est une question d'attitude.
Les gens seuls ne devraient jamais manger dans leur chambre d'hotel et encore moins les femmes. Si vous saviez ce que vous manquez!- Posted 21/03/08 at 6:15 PM EDT | Alert an Editor | Link to Comment
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