Going out to dinner should be like that more often. We are fortunate that we have some friends that we are able to do this with from time to time. But I’m sad to say that even for us it is the exception rather than the rule. Like most people these days we have a tendency to plan dinners out around convenience rather than enjoyment.
Food and restaurants are a huge part of my life. It’s the only work I’ve ever really done. I spent years in kitchens, starting out as a pantry person (if you know what that is you’ve been in the business a long, long time), and working my way through the hierarchy. I also attended culinary school, and was a Chef at a large Scottsdale resort for two years. In my present incarnation I’m the GM of a successful restaurant, part of a great local company.
But this isn’t a resume; it’s about dinner, family and friends. As well as the dinner out, we were at my sisters this week to celebrate my fathers 88th birthday, Happy Birthday Dad! My father and I share the same birthday, which has always made it a very special day for me. Again the nice evening was centered on a wonderful dinner made by my sister, being with family, and conversation.
Earlier in the week we were also at my wife’s parents, to celebrate birthdays, spend time together, share in family conversation and news. This one had different dishes prepared by family members. A great evening of food, conversation and fellowship. And as is right for an evening like this, there was an announcement of an egagement!
Dining is an art, very different from eating. Eating is fueling the body, dinner fuels the soul. It takes you back to shared, warm memories, provides new ones for the future to fall on, and involves you in the present.
While food was present at all of these gatherings, what was really going on was spending time with family and friends.
I’d suggest taking some time for dinner this week…..
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