Restaurant dining has always been a joyful experience for me.
In terms of aesthetics – at lunch, I enjoy the respite from my workday and at dinner, conversations with my husband or friends.
Regarding the food, in both cases I like trying new dishes as well as appreciating old favorites.
But in these last few years, something has changed with regards to my dining out; the amount of food I eat during those meals.
There was a time I could eat a whole sandwich at lunch or a full plate of pasta for dinner. Now, as I search menu options, I look for cups of soup, smaller appetizer portions, side salads or half orders of pasta.