By Wayne Oldroyd
“We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink.” – Epicurus
An Epicurean is defined by Webster as [someone who is]… fond of or adapted to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures; having luxurious tastes or habits, especially in eating and drinking.
Some days I think I have way too many Epicurean friends, at least the ones that post on Facebook. For whatever reason they display their appetites and ability to dine at expensive restaurants all too frequently. I am not interested in what you had for dinner or lunch or dessert. If you are going to send me pictures of food please avoid Italian dishes covered in gravy. Trust me, Italian food doesn’t photograph well. It just doesn’t look good. I have a handful of terms to describe what I think it looks like but will not list them here.
I’m glad to see that you have the means to dine at some of the finest restaurants across the country. Maybe I am jealous. However, I would like to request that you provide a review of the restaurant, the great menu, what you ordered and how much you enjoyed it. The proof is not in the picture rather a written expression of your delight in dining there. Tell me of who you are with and what a good time you had. Of course, I am interested in the wine that was served was a dinner.
Years ago, I read that in conversation, no one was interested in your dreams of the previous night, or the diet you were currently following. So how about keeping that ubiquitous iPhone in your pocket or purse. Or maybe just post a picture of you and your dining companions taken by the waitstaff.
I enjoy seeing my friends enjoying themselves, not what is on their plate. Profiter de votre dîner
J. Wayne Oldroyd is a differently abled photographer, retired city planner, and grandfather of four.
