I eat out alone frequently, and when I was travelling on business sometimes I'd be away from home for up to 6 weeks at a time, so I ate out alone all the time.

Most restaurants are used to single diners now - even nicer restaurants, so if I get rude service I complain.

I usually take a book with me, especially if it's to a more diner or family style restaurant. But If I'm going to a Fine Dinning restaurant, I don't usually bother with a book, because I want to focus on the food.

I also have a single ticket series subscription to the major musical theater prodductions in town - none of my friends want to go, it's not their thing, but I go to the Sun. matiness and then usually go out to an early dinner in the theatre district afterwards. It's a fun excuse to try out new trendy restaurants, when they're not as busy, and I've discovered a lot of great restaurants that way.

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