This. Dining reviews should talk about the restaurant and the menu. Then skip to AFTER the meal has been eaten and give the review. It should not include watching or listening to the meal being consumed.I tend to skip over the sounds of chewing and lips smacking
While I understand people don’t necessarily like watching/listening to a meal being consumed, there is authenticity in the moment vs after a meal. To review the experience, you need the full process to play out, but the first reaction says the most from my experience. Watch an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. You can tell instantly what Guy thinks from that first bite regardless of what he says after. The reaction doesn’t lie, but I’ve seen it happen plenty of times where everyone is happy and enjoying meals and then when it’s over they are tearing it apart when that was the exact opposite of what was happening in the moment. If you’re willing to just trust the word after the fact then that’s okay, but I’d rather show you why you can trust our opinions.This. Dining reviews should talk about the restaurant and the menu. Then skip to AFTER the meal has been eaten and give the review. It should not include watching or listening to the meal being consumed.
Totally valid point, Craig. As someone who watches triple-D regularly, though, I'll tell you that my least favorite part of that show is watching Guy stuff his face. He's not dainty about it at all. I don't need to see sauce smeared all over his beard, even though I appreciate hearing what he thinks about the food.While I understand people don’t necessarily like watching/listening to a meal being consumed, there is authenticity in the moment vs after a meal. To review the experience, you need the full process to play out, but the first reaction says the most from my experience. Watch an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. You can tell instantly what Guy thinks from that first bite regardless of what he says after. The reaction doesn’t lie, but I’ve seen it happen plenty of times where everyone is happy and enjoying meals and then when it’s over they are tearing it apart when that was the exact opposite of what was happening in the moment. If you’re willing to just trust the word after the fact then that’s okay, but I’d rather show you why you can trust our opinions.
Hahahaha I love that we are two people who watch it regularly, but clearly enjoy it for different reasons. I love those moments when I see him go in for bite 2 or 3, because that's when I know a place is actually worth seeking out when I make it to the city he's in vs. the ones where he takes one bite, compliments the chef, and moves on.Totally valid point, Craig. As someone who watches triple-D regularly, though, I'll tell you that my least favorite part of that show is watching Guy stuff his face. He's not dainty about it at all. I don't need to see sauce smeared all over his beard, even though I appreciate hearing what he thinks about the food.
I guess I'm just old school. I grew up reading restaurant reviews in the newspaper. Not even any photos.
Hahahaha I love that we are two people who watch it regularly, but clearly enjoy it for different reasons. I love those moments when I see him go in for bite 2 or 3, because that's when I know a place is actually worth seeking out when I make it to the city he's in vs. the ones where he takes one bite, compliments the chef, and moves on.