I am a lurker from Wheaton, MD who very much enjoys this forum. No professional food affiliation; just someone who loves to eat out and try different cuisines. I am dearly missing the good friend with whom I used to do so on a monthly basis who unexpectedly passed away this year. As a result I have ventured into a few "nice" restaurants as a solo diner; it is interesting to see the very different ways in which I am treated when that happens.