Dining solo in Los Angeles is celebrated for its pleasure and intimacy, as emphasized by writer M.F.K. Fisher. While experiencing a meal without the need for company, savoring food at the bar often enhances the experience with views of the bustling restaurant environment. Recent updates highlight various welcoming spots, from casual dive bars to acclaimed eateries, where solo diners can enjoy quality food and drinks at their leisure, making the dining experience uniquely enjoyable.
For her, there are few better meals to be enjoyed alone than a steak, fries, and a martini at a restaurant's bar.
When Ben Shenassafar was in the process of opening his art deco den, the Benjamin, he had a vision of patrons coming in, sipping on a cocktail or two at the bar, devouring a burger, and finishing with warm chocolate chip cookies.
M.F.K. Fisher helped to popularize the notion of dining solo, which can be one of life's ultimate pleasures.
These seats also frequently provide a great vantage point to the rest of the dining room or into a busy kitchen, all while sipping and eating from some of the city's best restaurants.
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