On 8/14/2020 8:53 AM, Gary wrote:
> Bruce wrote:
>> I wonder how many Americans NEVER go to a restaurant.
>
> I will guess that most smart Americans don't go to a
> restaurant currently. Not eat-in or even take-out.
>
> Before the virus mess, I would never eat in a restaurant
> by myself. That was a bit weird to me.
>
I've never had a problem dining out by myself. Sometimes the
establishment thought it was odd. I remember one time on a lunch break
I went to a small bistro. I'd been there before with co-workers but
this time I was alone. The hostess saw a couple standing behind me and
assumed we were together. "Three?" "No, one." ONE? Yes. A table for
one. Got a problem with that?

I brought a book with me. They had a wonderful lunch special that day:
beef tournedos/tenderolin with a magnificent sauce. That beef was fork
tender and delicious.

I never did understand why she thought my dining alone was odd.

> I did do many takeouts...and not just fast food, but I
> won't for the foreseeable future.
>
> Safer to cook at home even with my "crappy RevereWare."
>
LOL My Revereware isn't crappy, either. Guess we're just lucky that way.

Jill