1. Make a reservation
- Making a reservation ensures obviously that you get a table. But also I have found that it makes your dining experience feel exclusive. It also helps the servers to prepare for you, this ensures that you have better service. Often restaurants will ensure that only their more experienced servers take on the reservations.
2. Talk to your server
2. Talk to your server
- Do your best to get to know your servers. By getting to know them you will not only make a new friend, but also help facilitate the service you will receive. Having been a server I have been guilty of favoring my nicer clients with favors and faster service. On top of that your server will have access to tons of information to allow you to make the best decision for your meal.
3. Step outside of your comfort zone
- Nothing makes a meal more enjoyable in my opinion than a surprise. Whenever you go out to eat, make sure to choose something that you have not tried. Now I'm not suggesting that you eat things that you do not enjoy, simply try to get free of the same old when it comes to your order.
4. Make time for your meal
- Take your time with your meal and really enjoy every bite. Take in the sight, and the sounds, but make sure that you do not over eat. Enjoy the company you have, meals are filled with many subtle pleasures that transcend the food. Imagine if every time you went out to eat you had just the best experience. Also eating more slowly and enjoying food helps your metabolism and digestion.
5. Save room for dessert
Try your best to get a dessert that you can enjoy at the end of your meal. Most desserts in restaurants are hand made, and therefor unique to the establishment. Eating a dessert can really finish the meal, also your body will feel more satisfied and full due to the sugar found in the desserts.
Eating out is an experience rarely treasured by a majority of restaurant goers. I hope these tips can not only help you enjoy your next night out, but also every meal in between.
I agree with your methods of choosing places to eat. I usually read travel guides and select one restaurant to try in a city, and then I do more research on the internet. I also like the walking around and looking at what people have on their plates method - that has never disappointed me. However, it only works if you vacation in places where outside eating is the norm!
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