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June 2, 2008 at 2:57 am #587097
yikesMemberAnybody have a recommendation on a restaurant that I can go to by myself and read my book and be welcomed?
June 2, 2008 at 3:06 am #625960
barmargiaMemberCirca, totally Circa. I’ve gone many times, usually I sit at the bar and just chill reading a book with dinner and drinks, and they have never ever rushed me. I’ve also sat at a table and also felt just as comfortable. Oh, and I hate going places by myself, so for me to feel comfortable then it really is a good place.
June 2, 2008 at 5:27 am #625961
JeannieParticipantDining out alone can be fun, as long as you have something good to read. I’ve done it many times when traveling for business. It’s a lot cheaper than ordering room service, too! Plus you have the chance to discover new places. Just be sure to tip the server nicely!
June 2, 2008 at 11:37 am #625962
JanSParticipantyikes…keep your eyes open for the opening of the Bohemian (near Calif.and Hinds)…to me it sounds like the perfect place to go it alone…coffeehouse in the AM, warm inviting restaurant type place in the PM. Hopefully, it’ll be open soon…
June 2, 2008 at 2:34 pm #625963
beachdrivegirlParticipantMy guy used to go to Mashikos for Sushi and Jaks all the time before I met him three years ago. From what he said both places treated him exceptionally well. :)
June 2, 2008 at 2:49 pm #625964
JenVMemberElliot Bay Brew pub is a great place to sit at the bar- eat and read. Yummy Teriyaki, Azuma – I really can’t think of any place I have been where they would give you any flak for dining by yourself with a book.
June 2, 2008 at 4:22 pm #625965
austinMemberThan Bros! Alone-phở is so zen.
June 2, 2008 at 4:28 pm #625966
SueParticipantI eat out a lot by myself, all over WS. I’ve never felt uncomfortable sitting there reading while waiting in any restaurant I’ve been in.
June 2, 2008 at 5:20 pm #625967
JiggersMemberTalarico’s..by the way, I don’t know how people can read in the dark in a restaurant or bar, I think its stupid because your hurting your eyes without using regular light.
June 3, 2008 at 3:24 am #625968
JeannieParticipantIt’s “it’s,” not “its,” Jiggers. And “you’re hurting,” not “your hurting.” But I agree it doesn’t make much sense to attempt to read in the dark. No, it won’t damage your eyes, but it’s pretty silly. Hell, what if someone straining to read holds the book right up to a candle – and it catches fire! Plenty of excellent restaurants do have good lighting, though.
June 3, 2008 at 4:04 am #625969
JiggersMemberno…the its is correct because “It is” doesn’t sound right. But I agree that “you’re” intsead of “your” is correct. Its all how you want it to flow.
June 3, 2008 at 6:29 am #625970
elgregoMemberAs a new member of the community and, as such, not having any friends within 2000 miles, I eat alone often. I haven’t found a place in Seattle, so far, that isn’t totally welcoming to singles. If the place is busy, I recommend sitting at the bar if they have one, otherwise I don’t know why they wouldn’t be welcoming.
Specific to WS lonely eats, Eliot Bay Brewing is great, as is Azuma, Maharaja, Easy Street (great breakfast – just ate there for the first time today), Luna Park, and Buddha Ruksa.
June 3, 2008 at 7:28 am #625971
WSBKeymasterThe grammar authority steps in.
It’s, not its. “It’s” is the contraction for “it is.” “Its” is the possessive of “it” (as in, belongs to “it”).
June 3, 2008 at 7:35 am #625972
JanSParticipantelgrego….I know you don’t know us technically, but there is potential to have friends on here…and, well, some of us have met, and formed friendships. When we have our next forum function, consider yourself invited to join in :)
and :( on the term “lonely eats”…I realize one can be lonely in a crowd, but..as long as you’re part of WS, no need to be lonely..
gotta get me back to Luna Park…it’s been a long time…I hear a milkshake calling…
June 3, 2008 at 7:27 pm #625973
CMPParticipantI’ll hit Alki Bakery by myself for dinner (just went there last night). There’s usually good people watching and you can always read the paper or a book uninterrupted. Other than that, I’d go anywhere with a bar such as JaK’s, Matador, Mission, Talarico’s so there’s the potential to strike up a conversation with someone.
June 3, 2008 at 7:41 pm #625974
AnonymousInactiveI’m a little disappointed that I have been to some local bars (Happy Hours) by myself and have never had anyone strike up conversation with me. I’ve tried, but I get the feeling people don’t want to meet new people, the couple times I’ve tried.
Any particular places that are especially friendly?
Btw – Yes, I did shower beforehand and made plenty of eye contact with smiles!???!
June 3, 2008 at 7:49 pm #625975
elgregoMemberI’ve never had a problem meeting anyone, and I’m one of the quietest people I know. That said, I don’t go out for happy hour, just usually lunch or dinner. Even still, at Beveridge Place Pub I’ve met some cool people without even trying.
I dunno… I’ve heard of this “Seattle Ice” thing, but haven’t experienced it. Seattle is a lot more friendly than any other city I’ve lived in.
June 3, 2008 at 8:02 pm #625976
AnonymousInactiveDo you think it’s easier for men to meet people as opposed to women?
June 3, 2008 at 8:16 pm #625977
elgregoMemberI wouldn’t think so. But I’ve been single for a long time, and probably because I have no idea what I’m talking about vis-a-vis women.
June 3, 2008 at 8:30 pm #625978
JenVMemberwe met our best friends in the bar at the bowling alley. I don’t believe the Seattle Freeze exists at all. you just have to be open to meeting people.
June 3, 2008 at 9:12 pm #625979
AnonymousInactiveI think that if you are FROM here, or even have lived here for some time, your perspective would be different from that of a person who just moved here and doesn’t know a single person.
And the whole point of my going to the couple happy hours I did go to was to try and meet new people, so I don’t think it’s a question of “being open to meeting new people”.
Is there a recommendation for places in particular that one could go to and try to meet new people?
June 3, 2008 at 9:37 pm #625980
squareeyesParticipantI don’t think men have an easier time meeting people, it’s just traditionally been accepted that a guy can go to a bar alone so they might just have more practice at striking up a conversation to whomever is next to them or be equally happy just watching the game should a TV be on.
I’m a mid-40’s woman who does, on occasion stop around the junction on my way home from work for a glass of wine. I really enjoy random conversations with my barstool neighbors which happens about half the time; it just depends on who I end up sitting near/next to and also on my own mood. I’m very much an introvert so socializing with strangers takes a concerted effort. I like to refer to it as practicing my conversational skills.
I have noticed I am usually the only woman flying solo at the bar during these excursions.
As for meeting people…About three years ago I realized that all of my friends had moved away and I was relying on my married sister for my social life. Having been a bit of a nomad most of my adult life I knew how to make friends; it just takes so much energy for us introverts. So I got my ass into gear and signed up for several Space City Mixer events and made a friend, then together we joined Underdog Sports for a minigolf team and we made another friend, then I went to a couple of card-playing nights and made another friend. It all came down to making it a mission and seeing the friendship opportunities when they presented themselves. I actually focused on meeting women who were recent transplants to Seattle since I understand the experience of being new to town. My friends agree that I did all the work by being the one to always pick up the phone the first few months and made sure we got together at least once per week. I actually had several false starts to this friend-making mission. Just like dating, it takes several conversations (and bottles of wine) to see which personalities gel and which don’t.
talk about rambling on…
June 3, 2008 at 9:47 pm #625981
JenVMemberNR, I don’t know. The BF and I have an exceptionally easy time meeting people. We go on vacation and meet people, it’s not just here. Helps that we’re drinking, you know alcohol is the best social lubricant! Sit at the bar, not at a table. Strike up a conversation with the bartender, there will be other people there talking to the bartender as well, then you end up talking to them. It also depends on the bar you’re at- Talaricos might not be a great place to meet people- it seems like no one goes in by themselves. BPP is a great place to meet new friends. As a matter of fact, NR- maybe we should just plan a WSB happy hour soon so all the people on this thread can meet! (if you can put up with drinking with an outgoing liberal democrat, that is. :P )
June 3, 2008 at 9:49 pm #625982
AnonymousInactiveWow, square eyes! What a success story! I’m glad that you were able to meet some great friends!
I actually am lucky in the sense that I have met some really great people just from this blog! Thanks, again, TR!!!
When I’m at work, I have to, more often than not, go it alone at hotel bars. Maybe it’s because everyone in a hotel bar is away from home, but I’ve never had trouble meeting people or having a good conversation while in other parts of the country.
Because I’ve gotten very used to “flying solo”, starting conversation is not difficult for me. I would never describe myself as an introvert.
I don’t know. Maybe there is something of a Seattle Freeze (of course, no one from this blog would ever be accused of such), but my experiences, when I’ve actually gone out for that sole purpose, have not been very good. I’m wondering if it is the places I have tried. This is why I was wondering if there are particular happy hours that are good for having random conversation with different, new people.
June 3, 2008 at 9:51 pm #625983
AnonymousInactiveJenV – That sounds awesome! I would absolutely LOVE that!
I thought we were all trying to get one organized before, but I guess it just fell through.
Well, I say let’s plan one!
Anyone else interested? Come on elgrego, you have to join us!!!
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