Single women aren't the only solo diners...

Yes, restaurants are having to get used to the idea that not everybody comes in a couple. The MSN City Guide writes "Dining Solo? Join the Crowd" to point out that restaurants who respect these diners should consider offering the following:

• a variety of communal reading material


• lots of wines by the glass or splits (hey, restaurant owners, this is a great idea)


• preset tables for one that aren't in obnoxious locations like in the front window or behind the kitchen doorway

They mention the desirability of a "dining counter" (as opposed to a dumpy lunch counter) where singles can talk to each other if desired, or chat with the cook/waitstaff about the food, the weather, da Bulls or whatever.

Many women wouldn't think of dining alone. Hey, the world is beginning to pay attention to your needs--and your money. Consider the alternatives and have a new and possibly deligtful epxerience!