Table for one? That was often met by a surprised, often sympathetic look from a restaurant host - and interpreted by many a solo diner as a sign the host pitied them for not being able to produce a ...

Sharing a table with someone has unexpected outcomes. According to new research featured in the World Happiness Report, the number of meals you share can say as much about your happiness as your ...

Whether you have a few established friend groups and plenty to do on the weekends, or you’re new to town and haven’t yet found your people, there will probably come a time when you find yourself ...

With solo reservations on the rise but many restaurants still restricting tables to two or more, solitary Americans often feel left out or stigmatized. Credit...Kathleen Fu Supported by By Priya ...

Ms. Hitchcock writes a newsletter about dining out in New York. I eat alone at restaurants — and I do it a lot. This usually seems to make people around me uncomfortable. Recently, I went to a ...

While society often views solo dining as a sign of loneliness, psychological research reveals that people who prefer eating alone possess an enviable collection of strengths—from exceptional ...

A cook waits for customers outside a restaurant in Seoul, South Korea, on Nov. 5, 2025. Reporter “We don’t sell loneliness. Please don’t come alone.” That message from a Chinese restaurant in South ...