"Vox Humana" > wrote in message
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> "Donna" > wrote in message
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>> My husband orders for me at restaurants, but just because it's a
> traditional
>> (if old fashioned, I know) point of etiquette, and (to me) a courtesy.
>> This is all IMHO.
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> Do you get to pick the food or is that a surprise?

A few of the best meals we've ever had were when neither of us picked the
food. I made arrangements at a restaurant in advance. I told the owner
that it was a special occasion (anniversary) and just wanted a little extra
attention for my wife. I did not want a menu, we did want wine, appetizer,
etc. I left the menu selection to him. In all cases, it was on a weekday
night, not a Saturday when it is crowded and fast paced. We arrived on time
and were shown to our table and brought our drinks.

On one occasion, the restaurant was in a huge Victorian house that was
converted. We even had our own room!. Others thought there must have been
visiting dignitaries or a king and queen the way we were being served. They
saw the staff going in and out but could not see us. Not only did we have
fabulous dinners, the chef/owner thanked us for allowing him to be creative
and try a little deviation from the norm.