"In 2003 we took dining from eating to an experience with Sirocco," he says, referring to his restaurant that helped launch the global trend of al fresco restaurants and bars atop skyscrapers.
My wife and I, who are not big eaters or drinkers and who often share dishes in restaurants, have taken to dining out weekly as a couple at unusual or trendy, but moderately priced, spots.
The dealers passed on the rocker, completed after Mr. Nakashima's death and therefore not signed by him, but they would gladly have taken the dining chairs, which they deemed very salable.
Celebrity chefs like Tom Colicchio and Mario Batali have already taken fine dining far west, to 10th Avenue, said Dan Biederman, president of the 34th Street Partnership, which helped bring Mr. Oren to the neighborhood.
She also took to dining out.
The one break we took from dining was to shop, but that quickly proved overwhelming too.
(These summaries are taken from dining reviews, columns and articles in The Times by William Grimes, Eric Asimov and others).
WHEN 71 Clinton Fresh Food took the dining world by storm in the fall of 1999, it raised the bar for modest little restaurants all over downtown.
In addition, time is taken with dining, food is shared with friends,mindful eating is easier to achieve at a slower pace and amongst friends.
Grander dining takes place in a sit-down, bookable restaurant.
