Comments on: Restaurant theory

By: Abbey

Abbey — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 02:09:54 +0000

I was diagnosed with celiac disease this year, and one of the best things that’s come out of it (other than feeling so much better after cutting gluten out of my diet) it’s pushing me to cook more. I can’t eat out as easily, so if I want to eat well, I have to learn to do it for myself.

I think within the next couple of weeks, I’m going to have my first dinner party – I’m really excited for it (I’m 24, and this is the first time I’ve been living in a space where I could comfortably have people over for dinner).

By: jelly

jelly — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:15:09 +0000

Speaking from my own small corner of experience, Mr. Henry, you are sadly correct.

This is one reason why living in downtown areas is dangerous (at least for me) – if I’m too tired or not in the mood to exert myself, well, there’s a new restaurant that just opened up a few blocks away, why not try it?

I have since moved from that area and discovered that, at least for what I was paying, I can make it at home with much better atmosphere and less ambient noise.

That way, I can enjoy more than ‘a casual fling’, at a much better price.

I don’t even mind doing the dishes, after a really good meal.

By: Mr. Henry

Mr. Henry — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:06:11 +0000

Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. Henry have a lot in common, kit. This much is clear.

Two year olds can go to restaurants, but they must go early, finish quickly, and leave a big tip. Also, they LOVE to play with those little packets of sugar.

By: kit pollard

kit pollard — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:55:09 +0000

We know there is entirely too much waste in our budgets, but should so much of our budget go to our waists?

Is Mr. Henry channeling Carrie Bradshaw? I love it! And really interesting post – I think it’s true that the actual food is often way down on the list of reasons why we go to a restaurant. Subconciously, at least.

Fortunately for my pocketbook, dining out with a two-year old is usually more trouble than it’s worth. Plus, I think the little guy is still a few years away from the kind of manners and restraint I’d expect of him in a nicer restaurant, so even when we do go out, we’re not breaking the bank.