Experts say that in these isolated times, people yearn to break bread with neighbors. Some are looking to make friends — and even long-term relationships — while others just want to feel a sense of community.
Restaurateurs like the tables because they’re an efficient use of space and don’t require reservations. Twelve years ago LuLu Bis in San Francisco pioneered the modern-day communal table. But it seemed that Bay Area diners weren’t ready to sit with strangers the way they are now.
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