Dining Alone: The Surprising Joy of Eating Out Solo
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A Washington Post food/life column argues that eating at a restaurant by oneself can be a meaningful, connective experience, with introverts like Hortense Moore using solo meals to engage with menus, savor flavors, and foster a quiet sense of contact in a crowded world.
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