Wednesday, May 18, 2016

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Clothes, No Problem


Seb Lyall, a London restaurateur, is opening a clothing optional, pop-up restaurant in London. Lyall said his dream is “true liberation,” designed with body positivity. Photography is banned. The cutlery will be edible and patrons have access to a changing room with locker before they’re seated. The tables are set up for privacy. You can only see someone’s back or silhouette or their shadows from candles. I guess we can be thankful there’s no dressing room fluorescent lighting.

When eating in the nude one doesn’t have to waste time picking out the perfect outfit. I’m such a slob when I eat that I can’t imagine eating without clothes, a bib, drop cloth or napkin. Although in this restaurant I wouldn’t place my napkin on my lap. If you’re dining with your husband and spill ketchup or mustard on yourself, instead of him offering his napkin, he’ll offer to ‘be your napkin’ and personally wipe you clean, taking his time. Spilling hot chicken soup with matzo balls can be painful and embarrassing for a man. He reaches in his lap to pick up a ball and…Oops, wrong ball.

If this restaurant has a buffet, certain risks are posed to diners. Imagine a buxom woman, hanging low, reaching for the salad dressing. She’ll wind up with dressing on her salad and her bosom.

Even though the restaurant is designed to ensure diners privacy and prevent gawking, I guarantee when one walks to the restroom there will be gawking. And, depending on the shape you’re in, you will either run or strut to the restroom.

I would advise men against taking a woman to this restaurant for a first date. When she sees her date, naked, she may swallow her drink along with her bitter disappointment. The man is puzzled when she declines a second date. On second thought, maybe dining in the nude is a great idea. One sees everything they need in order to make a clear decision.

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