Dear ELV,

I am a single, attractive woman in her 30’s, professionally educated, financially stable, well-liked by her peers, and some would say well-endowed. Despite these traits, I often find myself alone, craving one of those desserts you like to feature in your Eat This Now articles. My question is: Is it okay for a woman to go to a fancy restaurant and only order dessert? Will I be looked at strangely or treated differently by the staff?

Signed,

Desperately Desiring Dessert Debbie

ELV responds:

Dear Quadruple  D,

A woman of your nature should NEVER go to a restaurant alone. You would only be looking for trouble and heartache. IT’S A PROVEN FACT! Better by far to give ELV a ring and let him accompany you.

Men on the other hand, along with any reasonably sized group, are most welcomed in almost any top-flight restaurant for dessert only, provided they:

1) Are willing to sit at the bar;

2) Don’t show up at a peak dinner time (i.e., try to go early or late);

3) Look and act like they wouldn’t mind throwing back a glass of champagne or two;

4) Actually toss down a glass of champagne or two;

5) Tip generously — at least 20% — on the final tab;

6) Thank the staff profusely, both upon entering and exiting, for allowing you to drop in just for the sweets; and finally,

7) Compliment* the pastry chef as profusely as you thanked the staff.

Hope that helps!

Your new breast friend,

ELV

PS: Here are but a few of the restaurants at which ELV would be happy to meet you for some superior sweets:

L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon

Guy Savoy

Sirio

American Fish

Circo

Le Cirque

Michael Mina

Eiffel Tower Restaurant

Bouchon

D.O.C.G.

Scarpetta

Comme Ça

Picasso

MOzen

Sage

Rao’s (the cheesecake is to die for)

Payard

Delmonico

Prime

miX

Twist

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* Complimenting Vegas’ dessert chefs will come easily to you, as Vegas’ best restaurants easily have some of the greatest dessert talent in the country working in them.

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