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You've heard and read about communal tables in other restaurants — and you've probably had the following questions about them . . . Is a communal table right for my restaurant? How do you create a successful communal table? Will a communal table increase business? Subj: communal tables in the USA Date: 12/13/07 3:10:17 11:13:03 EST To: editor@solodining.com We need more information on communal tables...I live on Long Island, NY and am trying to convince many of our chefs/ owners to make a communal table available for solo diners....it would benefit them tremendously with increased business and would especially help them on "slow nights" Mon, Tues Wed nights, lunches and brunch time when we singles are always eating out and would like to sit with other solo diners rather than at a bar in front of the football on TV!!!!!!! I am unable to find the list of restaurants that have communal tables....did you remove it from your site.?..if so I feel it is a very needed feature on the internet and hope you keep it active... Thanks Chris Schmidt Now's the time to explore these questions and any other questions you may have about marketing to solodiners. Communal tables attract solodiners — singles, business and pleasure travelers and those whose mates are on the road — and many other customers, including convivial couples who enjoy networking with others. SoloDining.com editor/publisher Marya Charles Alexander has studied the dynamics of this seating option from both the diner's and the restaurateur's point of view for over 10 years. (And has never sat at a communal table she didn't like! However, she does know why some individuals don't/won't opt for such seating.) Marya is available for coaching sessions in person and via telephone. For more information call: toll-free (800) 299-1079 or (760) 720-1011. Return to Top Sooner or later, EVERYONE — business and pleasure travelers, singles, those divorced or widowed, very-marrieds whose spouses are on the road, harried moms and dads, etc. — faces the challenge of eating out alone! THE How-to Booklet of Solo Dining Tips & Strategies: The Art and Satisfaction of Dining Alone — REVEALED! is now available for purchase in PDF format! Planning a trip? Visit our sister website. Click here: SoloTravelPortal.com If you have questions or comments about this Web page or site, e-mail: webmaster@SoloDining.com. © 2008 SoloDining.com Return To Top