Dining out is the most basic form of travel. Eat at an ethnic restaurant and you’re instantly transported to the original locale through the senses. The dining triangle sets the stage: the food & drinks, service, and the ambience. But it is our approach to the triangle that ultimately determines our experience. Approach dining with a sense of adventure and your epicurean journey will delight your soul, as well as your senses. 

She arrived in a beautiful shimmery gold midi dress with a low-cut fitted bodice and a billowy A-line skirt. Her gold earrings and gold stiletto open-toe evening sandals coordinated perfectly with her dress.  Obviously, she had dressed for dinner at a nice restaurant.  However, it was only when she and her escort stepped up to be seated by the maître’d that she realized maybe she hadn’t dressed for this nice restaurant. Her face took on a momentary look of confusion as her dinner date explained the situation to her.  Continue reading »