Looking at a table left empty by no-shows, I understood why many popular independent restaurants are either closing or on their last legs.
On a recent Saturday, as I stood staring at an empty table No. 6 - a table for four whose occupants had confirmed only three hours prior "we will be there, no doubt!" - I understood that the love was gone, and why many popular independent restaurants are either closing or on their last legs.
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