We all have different opinions on dining alone. Some people relish the experience. Others would rather eat a bowl of bees than feel vulnerable at a table for one. . .perhaps thinking to themselves - are people judging me?
This hour, producer Katrice Claudio reflects on solo dining and how it can actually be a way to connect 鈥� with yourself, and others. Katrice talks with writer Alissa Wilkinson. She鈥檚 a movie critic for The New York Times, and the author of the book, . A year ago, Alissa wrote an article for Vox called 鈥�.鈥�
Alissa explains some of the history of dining alone, the stigma people may still feel, and takeaways for solo-diners. . . so you might feel a little more confident if taking yourself out to dinner is part of your self-care.
Katrice also talks with local bartender Anna Konya about her experiences observing and interacting with lots of solo diners grabbing a meal at the bar.
Plus, get to know the New York City photographer behind the book, . Aside from its portraits of solo-diners, the book is an interesting visual history of restaurants spanning 35 years.
GUESTS:
- Alissa Wilkinson: Writer and a movie critic for The New York Times. She鈥檚 the author of the book, , and she wrote an article for Vox called 鈥�.鈥�
- Anna Konya: Writer, experienced bartender and cultural commentator. Find Anna's writing at ()
- Nancy Scherl: . Her book is , (published by Daylight Books).
This show was produced by Robyn Doyon-Aitken, Meg Dalton, Katrice Claudio, Stephanie Stender, Tagan Engel, Meg Fitzgerald, and Sabrina Herrera.
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