Historical clue formulations

• Patronizes a four-star restaurant, say — 2026-07-15
• Has, with "on" — 2023-01-28
• Takes a few courses? — 2019-04-14
• Banquets — 2017-01-07
• More than snacks — 2014-04-27
• Eats on a tablecloth, say — 2011-04-20
• Takes several courses — 2010-05-08
• Eats by candlelight, say — 2008-08-11
• Eats elegantly — 2004-04-19
• Has supper — 2003-12-29
• Takes to Sardi's, say — 2002-03-31
• Banquets — 2001-12-29
• Feasts — 1999-05-02
• Sups — 1996-04-23