I'm one of those who missed restaurant dining. Not sure how long it was, but indoor dining was shut down for a very long time here in San Francisco, and I just don't like dining outdoors; the moment an insect flies around me, my appetite is out the window. And, food delivery doesn't do it for me either--a delivered steak isn't the same as one freshly served.

So, the moment Vegas opened up at or around Jan, I flew there weekly just to have my steaks. To my surprise, some whom I had thought I knew very well and have known for 20 years felt I was "insane." While not saying so directly, they intimated that my actions were reckless, selfish and putting "everyone" at risk, just because of my necessity to indulge in great steaks. Not that any of this deterred or mattered to me, but I was surprised by some of their views because I've known some of these people almost 20 years.

By the way, how are the Chicago steakhouses faring? I was very disappointed when David Burke's steakhouse officially closed for good.