On eating oysters by oneself

Dining out serves so many purposes for a lone diner like myself. It gets one out of doors in search of some sustenance and interaction with others of our species. Success is not always guaranteed. Timing is essential for this type of outing, firstly you take up space of at least two people but only spend for one, most restaurants do not encourage this and so would often ask if you would be joined by someone. This kind of petit intimidation rolls off my back and I try to avoid it by choosing to dine either earlier or later. I always try to eat raw food as a subtle trade-off with the chef. If you know the place, order without looking at the menu, everything at once. By now the tables are turned, the staff baffled and you will be at your ease minding your own business. By the time you slip the oysters down your throat [sans utensils] eat the carpaccio, steak tartare or cured fish with only a fork - you have won them over! Espresso down in one then the bill. As I leave I can feel their eyes hear their hushed tones ‘Will he be back?”

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[richeerich]

how wonderful! why not let's do a guerilla campaign of one-person dining at all michellin starred restaurants in london as a way of easing ourselves into 2008? i'm game if you are ;-)