We are heading out to the Nutty Brown for a show this weekend and would like to do dinner, but not familar with the area at all. Anybody got any ideas?? Thanks for the help. (13 replies, last updated by skechada September 19, 2007)

tart and coffee at the bar a Zuni – a stupendous eating day!!! (Also had some pastries at Boulange De Cole and Tartine) Sun – Omellette at Mama’s (pepper, tomato, and chedder – and I love their jam!!!) -... (1 reply, last updated by jill December 16, 2004)

Anyone have recommends for good drinking spots for those of us without the sheltered comfort of a loved one? Lower manhattan preferred. (1 reply, last updated by Deb Van D February 15, 2003)

Finally tried the ole Nutty Brown way down south. I think the patio is great and may go back in the spring. Of course, I tried the chicken fried chicken (I never really liked chicken fried steak, so...). HUGE chicken! Are they... (11 replies, last updated by cmwaustin January 25, 2003)

in venice, the bars at hal’s, primitivo and joe’s, all on abbot kinney, are fun and friendly places to dine solo. (2 replies, last updated by New Trial August 12, 2006)

San Francisco 'hound traveling to Seattle. Where do you recommend (other than Matt’s) for great food at a restaurant bar? - I’ll be staying downtown. (4 replies, last updated by PJ October 7, 2005)

at the bar. In fact, a couple of Toronto’s best places to go are spots that have a vibrant chef’s bar scene that make single diners quite at home – so if something like that exists, let me know. The better the... (8 replies, last updated by HaagenDazs March 25, 2009)

dB Bistro Moderne seats single diners at the communal bar tables. If you don’t mind wandering a bit further, you might try the bar at Cafe Gray in the Time Warner center. Check menupages.com, in case these are pricier than... (4 replies, last updated by Tamar G October 26, 2005)

That is a fairly expansive area and tough to address. There is a place in South Boston called Red’s Eastside Grill that has a disproportionate number of single women dining alone at the bar. Obviously they feel comfortable... (8 replies, last updated by Karl S. February 17, 2002)

In two weeks I will be in NO for five days for a business conference but my wife is not able to get away. Do most of the nicer restaurants have a bar area where I could eat solo? This is my first time so I would like to visit the... (6 replies, last updated by josh November 4, 2003)

I read it too. It was in the Globe Calendar. What it said was that Grill 23 seats singles at the bar, and Brasserie Jo puts them at little tables in the front (wasn’t clear if that meant alone or with others). The story... (3 replies, last updated by anne November 20, 2002)

I remember a line in Sex in the City about "secret single behaviour" - things you do when you’re not in a relationship (or if you know no-one is watching). One of SJP’s "secret single foods" was eating stacks and... (160 replies, last updated by mygirlbakes AL February 29, 2008)

the Mews tavern inWakefield RI has close to a 100 single malts, most of which i have never heard. (3 replies, last updated by slima May 29, 2008)

Looking for a bar with great single malts, especially Islays. I went to Scotland for ten days this April and fell in love with the smoky, peatey whiskys. Any suggestions of places here in NYC where I can find some more and... (6 replies, last updated by steve h. July 6, 2007)

Did some searching on the board for UES places that seemed good for a single diner. Decided on the Bar @ Etats Unis. Great experience! A bit crowded but very friendly staff. Best butter lettuce salad with pears, fabulous made to... (0 replies, last updated by wagnerag April 2, 2007)