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[quote=Anonymous]I don't think OP is being ridiculous in asking this question... but mostly because I find after work engagements during travel to be worth considering regardless of the sexual identity of the coworker.  I can see it going multiple ways:

1) Is the coworker someone you like, are friendly with, and would enjoy spending more time with? If so, go to dinner together, assuming they want to as well. Ways to bring this up: "Hey, have you thought about what you're doing for dinner? I'm thinking of hitting up XYZ spot." I would try to avoid sexy sushi lounges or cocktail bars, but again, that would be the case even if the coworker was someone of the same sex as me (and we're both hetero). In the OP's case, it's really only weird if you make it weird, IMO.
2) Is the coworker someone you don't like and/or you'd prefer to avoid? That can go one of two ways: either ghost them after the day's work and go wherever you want, or say something like "I'm beat, I think I'll just do takeout and go to bed early." If they push it, they're creepy and you should avoid. 
3) Is the coworker someone you have a non-platonic interest in? If so, definitely avoid because that's unprofessional and you shouldn't go there.  If it's a group, no worries, but avoid a one on one dinner with a coworker you'd like to become more-than-friends with especially if they are in a hierarchical relationship with you.[/quote]

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