Historical clue formulations

• Eschew dinner company — 2020-04-09
• What to "never" do, according to the title of a 2005 best seller — 2014-04-13
• Have no dinner companions — 2007-06-29
• Have a table for one — 2003-12-20
• Have a table for one — 2003-11-30
• Eschew dining partners — 2000-03-31
• Skip a dinner date — 1997-12-26