Memorable dining experiences with family & friends — The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

[linguafood (Natascha)]

Or as if a leisurely meal involves any work of any kind.

Apropos:

Most Annoying Restaurant Features

Here are a couple more I forgot to mention… last year “Have you dined with us before?” As if this particular restaurant experience is going to be so outrageously different from every other restaurant I’ve ever visited. Answered in the negatory, one is subjected to a lengthy introduction to the novel idea of ‘sharing plates,’ WOW! — or whatever other super-new, pretentious concept they think they offer. It’s food at a restaurant. End of story. “Are you still working …