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THE DINNERS
From politicians to actors, and from tightrope walkers to clinical therapists — read the stories of the strangers I’ve met
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Learn more about the idea behind Dining With Strangers, and read press coverage of the site
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UPCOMING TRAVELS
Although based in DC, I travel often and am happy to dine on my journeys. Check if I’m coming to your town soon
About The Site
Dining With Strangers invites people to share their stories over dinner at a restaurant, bar, cafe or hot dog stand of their choice. I’m based in Washington, DC, but open to interviewing people anywhere in the United States or overseas.
The point of the site is to meet people with a story to tell, a kooky career they’re happy to talk about, a product to promote, or any other reason they might want to be featured online. I’ll bring along a notepad, camera and tape recorder and we’ll take it from there.
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Latest news
Psychology With Dr. Andrea Bonior
Psychologist Dr. Andrea Bonior (stranger 37) has just released a new book. “Psychology: Essential Thinkers, Classic Theories, and How They Inform Your World,” available starting today, analyzes some of the biggest names and theories in her field and applies them to real-world situations. Andrea’s website says this about the book: “By taking a comprehensive look[…]
Saving Democracy With Senator Larry Pressler
Former U.S. Senator Larry Pressler (R-SD) wants to save democracy. Larry, who left the Senate in 1997 after an unsuccessful reelection bid, has been using his post-Congress career to teach students about the importance of civil service. His hope is to inspire a new generation of informed voters who might be able to help undo[…]
Meet The Mascots
The first full trailer is now out for Christopher Guest’s new movie “Mascots,” coming a few weeks after a teaser for it. Dining With Strangers is not a movie news site, but the film features two hilarious actors who’ve been featured on this site. Jim Piddock was the second interview, back in 2008 when I[…]
Dine With A Stranger In New Orleans
Live in New Orleans? Want to tell your life story over a free meal? If so, message me and let’s get dinner during the next few days! I just arrived in the Big Easy and will be here through Tuesday night. Since 2008, I’ve been meeting random strangers from all over the United States, eager[…]
Britain’s Best Town Crier Ambassador
Town crier Michael Wood (the 85th stranger) has won yet another award. Michael, who lives in England’s East Riding of Yorkshire where I grew up, was voted Britain’s Best Town Crier Ambassador at the Loyal Company of Town Criers British Championship. The contest took place last month in Biddulph, Staffordshire, and Michael got an engraved[…]
Lorraine Bowen’s Reggaeton Crumble Song
Quirky British singer-songwriter Lorraine Bowen has just released her latest song, the “Reggaeton Crumble,” a homage to reggae, Latin music and London’s Notting Hill carnival. Lorraine — the 47th stranger I met for dinner — found fame in the UK when she appeared on Britain’s Got Talent performing her song about cooking crumble, a type[…]
Mascots
Netflix just released a teaser for Christopher Guest’s next comedy film “Mascots,” set in the competitive world of sports mascots. The film will be available to subscribers starting October 13. A previously released flyer for the movie said, “Welcome to all the drama, intrigue and occasional excitement of the 8th World Mascot Association Championships, where[…]
Arts & Advocacy
JR “Nexus” Russ is living up to his name. Christened Nexus on his first trip to the Burning Man festival, JR — an artist in Washington, DC — finds his professional and personal life increasingly at a nexus. He’s heavily involved in the city’s arts scene, but equally passionate about his day job as a[…]
Margarita Pracatan’s Greatest Hits
Hello! Is it Margarita Pracatan you’re looking for? The Cuban singing sensation — and the third stranger I met for dinner — is celebrating with a greatest hits show September 15 and 29 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City. Both shows start at 7pm and are just $22. I’ve hung out with[…]
Improv With Stephen Tobolowsky
Want to call character Stephen Tobolowsky your improv teacher? Now’s your chance. Stephen — perhaps best known as insurance salesman Ned Ryerson (bing!) from Groundhog Day — is hosting a class at Kalmeson & Kalmenson in Burbank, California, starting this Sunday July 17 and running through August 28. In October 2014, Stephen was kind enough[…]