Make time for a little sobremesa
A few weeks ago, while digging for some ice cream at Lakeside, I noticed a group of girls at a nearby table. Though they looked close to finishing their plates, I decided to join their conversation. They kindly switched from Spanish to English to accommodate my presence. An hour and a half later, we noticed we’d chatted past Lakeside's closing time. As we left, I thought of my Italian family back home, who similarly made meals last for hours.