Treasures of the Giorgios empire

Here’s a confession: If you right now gave me the choice between an all-expenses-paid dinner at a fancy restaurant and beans-and-rice at home, I might look for a can opener.

I haven’t soured completely on the notion of dining out, which I still believe is vital to civilization. Shared eating spaces are unbeatable for facilitating human interactions and spurring the exchange of ideas. Plus, they sometimes serve exceptional sandwiches.