Well, that was disappointing

posted May 5th, 2021 at 6:17 AM

I didn’t eat at restaurants much even before the pandemic, and since it began I haven’t actually gone to one at all. But I decided to give in to my craving for a specific dish that I loved from a local restaurant. It wasn’t at all enjoyable. Not only has the restaurant jacked the prices up by at least 15%, the outside seating area was packed and the service was terrible. The server got the very simple orders wrong (there was only 2 of us), and I waited far too long for her to fix it. When I finally did get my food it wasn’t good. Other patrons were behaving irresponsibly and not wearing their masks as they should have been. So now that I’ve satisfied my craving I will not be going back to what was my favourite restaurant, ever again. I’m sad.

8 Comments

Opposite but the same

May 5, 2021 at 6:02pm

I spent all year last year supporting locally, tipping generously and trying as many restaurants, bakeries, deli's etc, as I could. This year I am tapped out at the thought that $20 gets me a meal and that's not even being generous with tip. That I also don't get to know staff or restaurants with the social distancing etiquette loses a lot of the meaning with the connection with establishments.

Anonymous

May 5, 2021 at 6:23pm

The kooks at Corduroy?

There's no cooking

May 5, 2021 at 6:32pm

Like home cooking

It’s all changed

May 5, 2021 at 7:20pm

I hear you on the dining disappointment. Restaurants are barely breaking even and so all the prices are up. (I’m ok with that) For me it’s not a relaxing experience dining when the servers are wearing hospital-type garb like vinyl gloves, face shields and masks. They are risking themselves to serve people and I feel like a bit of jerk being there. To support local restaurants, I do takeout, but it’s generally speaking not great eating out of takeout containers. To make it more elegant, I transfer everything to proper plates because it improves the overall sensory appearance. Still, it’s not the same. There is really only one place that does take out well that I visit. I long for the days where the buzz inside a restaurant is lively energy, where the host comes by to chat and linger, where I can people watch and enjoy the company I came with and see their whole uncovered smiling faces. For now, it’s just me and my stove.

Last summer

May 5, 2021 at 10:21pm

My friends and I would get takeout and go eat it on the beach/in the park. It was really enjoyable and we still could support local businesses.

Luxury

May 6, 2021 at 6:51am

I live in Montreal and restaurants have been takeout only since OCTOBER.

Only thing I get is poutine, it goes without say.

What?

May 6, 2021 at 9:35am

"Other patrons were behaving irresponsibly and not wearing their masks as they should have been.'
The rules for patios are barricades and distances only...tell us how you expect everyone to eat with a mask on.

@What

May 6, 2021 at 1:46pm

You’re supposed to be wearing a mask any time that you’re not actually eating or drinking. Several patrons weren’t doing that even when walking to and from their table, right past us at our table, within a couple of feet.