A Former Maître d' Explains Why You Should Stay Home on Valentine's Day — Valentine's Day

Are you planning on going out to eat for Valentine's Day this year? You may want to reconsider. Even though a restaurant seems to be the easy, romantic option, that couldn't be further from reality. Valentine's Day is, in fact, a nightmare for everyone involved in the restaurant business.

I've worked front of house at three high-end restaurants in New York, including one three-Michelin-star restaurant where I was head maître d'hotel. I can safely say Valentine's Day is not only the worst night to work at a restaurant, but it's also probably the worst night you can go out to eat. Let me explain why you should probably cancel your reservation and cook at home instead.

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