🍸 The Fine Art of Avoiding Politics at Dinner

By 🏝️ @DistinguishedTree58 · Follow, 11/04/2025 7:52 am

Whether you lean left or right, just lean toward the wine list.
From red states to blue coasts, these dining rooms remind us that a perfect meal is still the great equalizer.

🔥 Red Ash Austin — In the heart of Texas, the only heat should come from the grill.
🥩 Nuri Steakhouse Dallas — The only thing seared should be the wagyu, not the conversation.
🌴 surf club surfside dec4 4ppl 9-10pm — Champagne diplomacy at its finest.
🥃 Bavette's Bar & Boeuf Chicago — Low light, high stakes. Politics fade under a proper martini.
🍝 carbone ny nov10 4ppl 9-10pm — Keep the chatter as smooth as the vodka sauce.
🌾 blue hill at stone barns tarrytown nov11 4ppl 8-9pm — Farm-to-table, not left-to-right. Let nature lead.
🌁 Rich Table San Francisco — Even in the bluest city, the truffle pasta wins every argument.

✨ Bonus Tips: How to Steer the Table When It Gets Heated
– Redirect to the menu. “Speaking of poor decisions… should we add another bottle?”
– Find common ground. “We can all agree — the fries are bipartisan perfection.”
– Deploy flattery. “You argue beautifully. Almost makes me forget you’re wrong.”
– Blame the wine. “That wasn’t me talking — that was the cabernet campaigning.”
– Distract with dessert. “Crème brûlée cures conflict. It’s basically science.”

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