Here's an interesting article about a thing that most people have developed a phobia about -- dining out alone. In most places, the staff treats you like a leper if you ask for a "table for one."
At this place in Amsterdam, somebody decided to do some- thing about that bad 'tude. After all, some of us are really *looking* for a quiet dinner to ourselves after having to deal with coworkers all day. And in the Netherlands (this place is in Amsterdam), it's even more of a breakthrough because local custom declares that even if you're two people but sitting at a table for four in a crowded place, two more people are likely to come up and sit down at your table. That's nice and all if you're looking to meet new people, but not so nice if you're really looking for a little "alone time" after a hectic day. So I wish this restau- rant luck, and hope its example spreads. http://foodbeast.com/content/2013/07/05/would-you-eat-at-the-worlds-first-forever-alone-restaurant/#.Udk9iaxzOM1
