Imagine asking a friend if they’ve been to a restaurant and what they thought of it. Or where would your friend recommend going for a really great lunch. That’s what I hope this blog will be – a resource based on honesty and enthusiastic recommendations of restaurants I’d want my friends to experience.
Review Philosophy
My expectations when dining out are for a good overall experience; good food, good ambiance, good service – no matter what the price range. My reactions to a dining experience will be similar to many other restaurant customers – not reactions of a “professional food critic.” If I feel something needs improvement, other people probably feel the same way.
I actually want restaurants (and the people behind them) to succeed and am saddened when I come away from a dining experience feeling like there are changes that need to be made if that particular restaurant is going to be in business much longer.
If I eat at a restaurant and it’s not a good experience, I won’t review it. I do try to go back to give them another chance, but bad restaurants will be out of business soon enough without my help. I’d rather focus on the positive. There are plenty of other places on the Internet where people can go to post negative comments.
Remaining as anonymous as possible is my goal because there should be no question of good restaurant reviews in exchange for comped meals or favors. And in case you’re wondering, I don’t usually accept free meals, gifts or compensation, but every now and then I do. Restaurants and others advertise on my site with the understanding that doing so will in no way influence my reviews and/or comments.
