My birthday was a little over a month ago. About a week before the day I started getting offers for free food and merchandise from restaurants and stores. I've used many of them, but there was one left (for a local Italian restaurant). It about to expire, so I decided to treat myself to a nice dinner out last night. Hubby Tony had a meeting to go to, but I didn't need a date. I went by myself.
At the hostess stand I announced "it's just me tonight", and she led me to a booth against the wall. The waiter came promptly and took my order for a house salad and small pizza. He came right back with bread and a small plate of seasoned olive oil, then brought the salad out a couple of minutes later. I always enjoy the classic St. Louis Italian combination of iceberg and romaine lettuce mixed with cheese, red onion, and pimiento, tossed with sweet Italian dressing.
There were only a couple of other tables in use, so not much people
watching to be done. In between courses I pulled my Kindle out of my
purse and read.
After the bread and salad I was getting full, but when the waiter brought the main course I was immediately ready for more food. The pizza was hand tossed and topped with just enough sauce, sausage, mushrooms, and a mixture of mozzarella and Provel cheese. I immediately asked for a to-go container so I wouldn't be tempted to eat the whole thing. When half the pizza was gone I boxed up the rest to take home. For just me.
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Sounds like a great time. I hope you enjoyed the pizza at home.
ReplyDeleteYes, the leftovers were pretty good:-)
DeleteEating out alone has always intimidated me. Don't know why .......
ReplyDeleteIt was hard the first time I did it, but when I bring something to read it's not uncomfortable at all
DeleteI'm fine eating alone at the mall, but it's been awhile since I went to a restaurant alone. Great that you could use your coupon.
ReplyDeleteI've only gone to a nice restaurant a couple of times by myself. It gets easier every time.
DeleteLove that you did this on your own Kathy. I was in Montreal last summer and eating with my daughter and two friends at a lovely restaurant. A woman came in and sat down at the next table. She ordered wine and it was soon evident that she was by herself. I kept sneaking peaks at her throughout the night and she was having such a good time by herself. She had a magazine with her and she lingered over her meal. On the way out I wished her a good evening and she just beamed. Imagine my delight when I saw her the next morning on a bike buying bread at an outside farmer's market.
ReplyDeleteAs for me - lately I've been eating alone in other cities. Have yet to do it in my own. I'll give it a whirl.
DO try it! I suspect you know where all the good restaurants are...
DeleteIt takes courage to eat out alone. I know people who simply can't do it. I myself am accustomed to it, and sometimes prefer it so I can sit quietly and people watch, but still there are many times when I'll order take out instead -- especially when it's dinner which, after all these years, I still have a problem doing alone.
ReplyDeleteEating by yourself IS a great way to people watch. Some of the best entertainment there is.
DeleteI love it that you can enjoy the night out by yourself. The dinner sounded fabulous and you have left overs to enjoy too! YUM!
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