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I had a most interesting exchange with a gentleman who was really angry about a review of his restaurant (not written by me). My question to the newspaper folks out there is this - are restaurant critics and food writers held to the same standards as reporters? My feeling was it it falls into the realm of opinion but I don't actually know if that's true. Any insights?
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If a restauranter is not interested in getting angry about honest opinions pubicised either in blogs, weeklies, or dailies or on the telly, that person should of course;
Not open their eyes and ears to media
get out of that business.
Not open the doors to the general public, which members of the media coincidentally are counted among.
What are these "same standards as reporters" that you allude to?
also, I always assumed reporters were held to (among the many...) one particular standard which was expected at the beginning of a "report" on news, wherein they would convey to the public:
who
what
when
where
how.
But all that has gone the way of the dial telephone.
I don't think, as a layperson, the general public wants a restaurant review written as the news is (or should i say, was written).
They want opinions. They want a report of the person's experience. Editorialising, i believe it is called, is in place here. Not so much in a reporters report of the news.Last edited by kimo55; March 20, 2006, 05:48 PM. -
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Fact checking, verification and accuracy.Originally posted by kimo55
It was one weird conversation. I'm still thinking about it.Comment
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where would fact and the others enter into it?Originally posted by glossyp
What'd da dude bitch about? "I'm not 48, I am 42 dammit! and i didn't open the restaurant in '98, it was 2001!")
i mean da reviewer sez: "Well, the boulliabaise was blase to me and the chipotle portion was cheap. The pea soup made me want to. The Vichisswah was of a low viscosity for me and the tortillas was a tad bit too tough for Tita..."
Restaurant reviewers don't report news, they report a visceral and palatable experience and their emotional state or resultant feelings..." all editorialising.... no?
ya cain't simply have someone come back and say: "hey waidaminit. You didn't experience that, That is not accurate. ya gotta check yer facts!"
what restaurant was it?
enquiring minds wanna know...Last edited by kimo55; March 20, 2006, 06:03 PM.Comment
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hmmm...sure sound like a disgruntled resturant owner I met.
heheheh
...but I neva taste his food, I neva write about him in my Blog, I neva say NUTTIN!
The other Resturants in the Building were Superb! That guy was a Class A+ Whacko!
eND OF sTORY!
AuntiePupule.com
Be AKAMAI ~ KOKUA Hawai`i!
Philippians 4:13 --- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.Comment
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so which restaurant was it? or at least which BUILDING was the restaurant in?Originally posted by 1stwahinehmmm...sure sound like a disgruntled resturant owner I met. heheheh
...but I neva taste his food, I neva write about him in my Blog, I neva say NUTTIN!
The other Resturants in the Building were Superb! That guy was a Class A+ Whacko!
eND OF sTORY!
AuntiePupule.comComment
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If das the same one - Remington College Building.Originally posted by sin
btw: When I give my review of a resturant - I tell the TRUTH! Nobody pays me to say anything. I don't expect Free Food, discounts, nuttin. I do it so others will know about the bussiness and it's products.
Auntie LynnLast edited by 1stwahine; March 20, 2006, 07:26 PM. Be AKAMAI ~ KOKUA Hawai`i!
Philippians 4:13 --- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.Comment
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could be any of these...
http://hawaiidiner.com/directory/res...ood=3&island=1Comment
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Stop It!Originally posted by kimo55
btw: Kimo, I thought out of everyone, you would be the one to solve where the Park is where all the replicas of the islands are that can be seen from an arial vew.
Ooopa! Wrong thread!
Auntie Lynn Be AKAMAI ~ KOKUA Hawai`i!
Philippians 4:13 --- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.Comment
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http://starbulletin.com/2006/03/19/features/eater.htmlOriginally posted by glossyp
Yanni's being a big cry baby! Its an opinion piece to which she is entitled to. Me thinkst that he thinks he's dealing with someone like the 'Agonizer', you know, do alot of saber rattlin' with advertising dollars and get your way.
Heck he might just show up at the Star Bulletin with his lawyer.
He'll be right at home at the other paper!
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Wot!?
"There's no spanakopita, tabbouleh, or moussaka -- the things a foodie might expect from a Greek restaurant of its size."
hell, even a non-foodie would expect that!
(da hellza foodie?!)Comment
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I guess das not da odda resturant I wuz telling about.
Auntie Lynn Be AKAMAI ~ KOKUA Hawai`i!
Philippians 4:13 --- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.Comment
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Maybe if he can't stand the heat, he should get out of the kitchen. I just made that up.Comment
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Originally posted by buzz1941
A spoutin' of misinformation you are. nanananananah
Hey, I read Nadine's review and thought it odd that a Greek restaurant wouldn't have the standard street fare. The photo of the shrimp looked good. Yanni's panties are in a wad and he should welcome the opportunity to improve and thrive.Comment
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he should also be happy for the... ANY coverage.
and shut his mouf.
cuz if da bruddah whine too much, people goin be hesitant to review his place.
as I say many times:
as oscar wilde said:
"There is only one thing worse than being talked about...
and that is;
NOT being talked about."Comment
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