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I've seen a decent number of really sad-looking folks at Michelin restaurants, usually older couples, just kind of picking at their food and not talking to each

I've seen a decent number of really sad-looking folks at Michelin restaurants, usually older couples, just kind of picking at their food and not talking to each other, looking around longingly. I remember a couple quite vividly when my wife and I were having dinner at Pacific’s Edge in Carmel ( https://goo.gl/maps/Bmj5jFPmYGgVfNCJ9 https://goo.gl/maps/Bmj5jFPmYGgVfNCJ9 ) and there was a 40-something couple who had just ordered a $500ish bottle of wine, and they both looked as if they couldn't be less interested while trying it. They barely spoke to each other the entire meal, and I just felt kinda bad for them in the same way that I feel for people in dance clubs obviously not enjoying themselves at a literal party. I've seen many many more people having an absolute blast at fancy restaurants, so that's great. For example, last time we were at Press ( https://g.page/pressnapavalley?share https://g.page/pressnapavalley?share ), we had an amazing meal next to a group of seniors celebrating one of their birthdays and reminiscing about all their adventures together. They were curious about one of our dishes and chatted with us for a few minutes, and we helped them take a photo together. Life and experiences like these are what you make of them.

Mikeb85 5y ago
> I've seen a decent number of really sad-looking folks at Michelin restaurants, usually older couples, just kind of picking at their food and not talking to each other, looking around longingly. I remember a couple quite vividly when my wife and I were having dinner at Pacific’s Edge in Carmel ( https://goo.gl/maps/Bmj5jFPmYGgVfNCJ9 https://goo.gl/maps/Bmj5jFPmYGgVfNCJ9 ) and there was a 40-something couple who had just ordered a $500ish bottle of wine, and they both looked as if they couldn't be less interested while trying it. They barely spoke to each other the entire meal, and I just felt kinda bad for them in the same way that I feel for people in dance clubs obviously not enjoying themselves at a literal party. Some people are just miserable people. Some people also just spend money because they have it. I've seen people order $3k bottles of wine and leave half on the table and leave. They didn't not enjoy it, they just didn't care.
- geodel 5y ago
  > Some people are just miserable people. Some people also just spend money because they have it... True. Further sometimes people are just in miserable situation. Also having money helps them make statement like "meh, it taste like crap anyway". Middle class me would scared to say or imply any such thing at fancy places.

Mikeb85 5y ago

> I've seen a decent number of really sad-looking folks at Michelin restaurants, usually older couples, just kind of picking at their food and not talking to each other, looking around longingly. I remember a couple quite vividly when my wife and I were having dinner at Pacific’s Edge in Carmel ( https://goo.gl/maps/Bmj5jFPmYGgVfNCJ9 https://goo.gl/maps/Bmj5jFPmYGgVfNCJ9 ) and there was a 40-something couple who had just ordered a $500ish bottle of wine, and they both looked as if they couldn't be less interested while trying it. They barely spoke to each other the entire meal, and I just felt kinda bad for them in the same way that I feel for people in dance clubs obviously not enjoying themselves at a literal party. Some people are just miserable people. Some people also just spend money because they have it. I've seen people order $3k bottles of wine and leave half on the table and leave. They didn't not enjoy it, they just didn't care.

geodel 5y ago
> Some people are just miserable people. Some people also just spend money because they have it... True. Further sometimes people are just in miserable situation. Also having money helps them make statement like "meh, it taste like crap anyway". Middle class me would scared to say or imply any such thing at fancy places.