"I wish there was the perfect how-to guide to dining out with kids. Well, other than "Don't do it. Stay home and cook." As any parent will tell you, each time is different. Whether you are in Paris, New York, your local dive or a fine dining establishment you couldn't get a babysitter for, the experience can range anywhere from relief to regret, but rarely ever results in a fully enjoyable meal."
"We had always been able to take him out to restaurants before because we tricked ourselves into thinking we somehow got a "good baby" who loves to watch us eat. His first few months we truly believed this, as he would sleep peacefully in his stroller, while my husband and I passed sanctimonious grins to each other over the second glass of Bordeaux we were able to order."
Dining out with young children often shifts from manageable to chaotic as babies who once slept through meals can suddenly disrupt outings. Parents may initially enjoy outings by convincing themselves their infant is a 'good baby' who watches quietly. A single disruptive meal—crying, repeated walks up and down the street, missed courses, and no wine or dessert—can reveal how outings will change for years. Special occasions become logistical challenges requiring turns to soothe the child rather than shared dining. The experience can leave parents exhausted, embarrassed, and more likely to avoid dining out without childcare.
Read at HiP Paris Blog
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