Originally Posted by
brendog
There is nothing quite so unpleasant as eating alone in a restaurant. I'm never quite sure what to do to occupy myself, so I generally bring my lappy and work until my food comes.
I quite like eating out alone, and I usually read a book in between courses (I normally have a formal lunch/dinner if I do go out to eat alone).
In case I can't be bothered going out for something to eat, I never stay at any hotel that does not have a 24-hour room service.