Before the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, take-out food was usually seen as a hurried convenience.<br />For special nights, people went out to dinner. But thousands of restaurants are now closed--and may remain that way.<br />So how do you make take-out food eaten at home feel more like a special night out?<br />According to Business Insider, it all comes down to the atmosphere. Light candles, string fairy lights, and use your best china and silverware.<br />Invest in some luxurious cloth napkins, either restaurant-style white or thematically linked to the style of food you enjoy.<br />'Plate' your food like a restaurant would, with garnishes or a drizzle of oil or sauce. Fancy!<br />Finally, make your serving dishes a feast for the eyes, too. Crystal or ceramic bowls are far more elegant than aluminum foil loaf tins!
