Solo dining has shed its stigma, but that doesn't mean things can't get awkward. A retired chef shares the pros and cons of eating at the bar or a table, what the heck to do with your hands, and how to zone out politely.
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Chefs Get Impostor Syndrome, Too
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I've been at this for decades, owned restaurants, won accolades—so when will I stop feeling like a classless kitchen rat?
What to Do with the Empty Hour
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When you leave your restaurant late at night, your mind is still spinning and can't yet rest. Chef Greg Baker calls this "the empty hour."