Solo Weeknight Dining?
So my lovely bride will be out of town this Thursday, and I am looking for some place tasty to eat by myself. At the bar would be fine, and I would like to try something new, any type of food. Anywhere from Lakewood to Dallas-proper to Oak Cliff would be fine -- I am thinking Smoke or Horne and Dekker, but other suggestions are welcome. I just don't want to feel like a lonely dork. Aside from the specifics of this request, it might be cool for people to describe any factors that make a place solo-friendly. (p.s. I am talking food-only, not people-meeting -- there, I feel better)
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twinwillow
Jan 21, 2011 07:30 PM
Went to Nova on Davis Street and sat at the bar. Very comfortable. And, the food is killer!
1/2 pound Bison burger with sauteed onions, aged cheddar, bacon and, charred a beautiful medium rare. Served with great crispy fries. Great food and, great vibe. -
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bhoward
Jan 18, 2011 10:12 AM
My new favorite place to eat alone is at the bar overlooking the kitchen at NOSH.
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re: bhoward
dah! you stole mine! NOSH at the bar is great (And you can even get some yummy samples of truffle if you're nice...but perhaps you have to be a girl and be giggly about it ;) --- I'm not really giggly, but didn't know how else to say it!)
Also Urbano Cafe...saw a few people eating solo and it's just no big deal. No bar, but small NY type neighborhood place. Bring wine and a book or smartphone, and enjoy!
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twinwillow
Jan 17, 2011 01:08 PM
I'm comfortable at Farnatchi and Louie's by myself.
As a matter of fact, I'm comfortable anyplace that I can eat at the bar. And, any taqueria. -
Scagnetti
Jan 17, 2011 06:41 AM
Nova would be perfect. Big counter area and excellent food.
These are all at-the-bar places: Pappadeux's on Northwest Hwy, Celebration on Lovers Lane, Texas Land & Cattle on Lemmon and Bolsa in the OC.
Some posters will chime in that you should just go wherever you want to go and ignore the solo dining bit.
