As I am writing this blog post, it is May of 2020…an unusual time of what I call “pandemic panic” in the United States. Most of us have been struggling to figure out how we feel about the social distancing and mask wearing and all the other current health precautions. Now y’all may be asking yourself what that has to do with restaurants!
Well, yesterday was a day of celebration for me because it was the first time in three months that I FINALLY got to eat at a restaurant. Two of my friends and I went to a Mexican restaurant in Florida. We were thrilled to be the only customers sitting out on the patio while a few others sat inside.
The weather was perfect…the food was perfect…the adult beverage was perfect. Sharing the event with two dear friends has now become my new favorite restaurant experience. I am SO happy for this first indication that, just maybe, our country and our world is getting back to normal. Or at least heading toward a new normal.
Dang y’all, we all should give a huge shout out to thank all the food workers. They are among the many unsung heroes of this strange time we are living in right now.
So I am very curious to hear from YOU. What has been your new favorite restaurant experience recently? Did it feel totally bizarre? Did it feel exhilarating? Did it make you want to sing, or cry?
Please take a minute to let the readers know! Share your experience…as we all continue to Embrace Southern States! Thank you…and big “virtual” hugs to ALL y’all !!!
