Pending storm, ice and snow and every other inclement weather element on the horizon for this evening--all of which made me think that I could go to Fore Street and snare a last-minute reservation.

Mondays are generally slow nights at restaurants. Bad weather surely keeps people from venturing out. What better night than tonight to get the toughest table in town?

I haven’t been to Fore Street in ages. As you know I’m a big fan of the place. But all the other restaurants in town have kept me busy.

I called this morning for a reservation.

“Can I reserve a table this evening?”

“Sorry,” I was told. “We’re all booked up.”

“What’s your prognosis for walk-ins?”

Silence.

Then.

“No walk ins this evening. Only reservations.”

“You mean you no longer have 36 percent open spots for walk ins?”

“No, we still do. But tonight is Valentine’s Day, the only day of the year that we’re reservations only.”

Oh, my. I forgot all about it.

I guess I’m just not a romantic.

Now where do I go?

Prospects are dim. Looks like dinner at home by the fire. Not so bad, I guess.

Tomorrow, though, every place in town could be empty. What an opportunity!

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