If you own a restaurant...

[Maison Rustique]

It would be wonderful if restaurants had a separate Valentine's Day event or menu for those recently widowed. Not like Galentine's events which seem to be cocktails for single females, but something else where they can sit and remember celebrations past with their loved one who is no longer there. Maybe a luncheon or tea. Valentine dinners are always for parties of two. 

 

Just saying. It is hard when special days/holidays come around and it is the first one alone. Why not try to make it easier for us?

[Shel_B]

That's a nice idea, a good idea.  Valentine's Day sounds nice, but it might be nice to add other holidays. Perhaps a restaurant could have a monthly or quarterly event for people like us.  I can see some benefits to an event like that, although I wonder if enough people would attend to make it worthwhile for the restaurant.

 

After my Dad died, my Mom joined a group called Parents Without Partners.  The name clearly defines the group's focus, and I know that the ability to socialize with people in similar situations was helpful for her.  Instead of a restaurant hosting such a gathering, perhaps an outside group could put together such an event, and reserve a space for the attendees at a nice restaurant.

 

Similarly, the folks in my apartment building get together for lunch now and then.  We choose a restaurant, folks sign up, we reserve seating, and people who'd not usually socialize get together and enjoy a meal and one another's company.

Edited yesterday at 04:15 PM by Shel_B (log)

[pastrygirl]

Sorry for your loss.

 

What were your valentine's traditions?  Would it bring you comfort to still do those things in remembrance on your own, or is it more about a group share?

 

It seems a little too niche as a business idea.

 

 

[Maison Rustique]

1 hour ago, pastrygirl said:

Sorry for your loss.

 

What were your valentine's traditions?  Would it bring you comfort to still do those things in remembrance on your own, or is it more about a group share?

 

It seems a little too niche as a business idea.

 

 

We used to just go out for a nice dinner. But most places on V-Day have special menus with a special price for two. And probably would not be happy to have a single take up a table when they could easily sell it to a couple.