But this is Columbus...And you're a guy. Where do you look for the real low-down on the local food scene? What site/blog/reviewer isn't going to make your brain hurt with over the top, technically enhanced reviews?
The Guys Guide to Great Grub - that's who.
This blog is being launched to get the important info out to all of you guys - is the food good, and how much does it cost. Every review will be fully done, but up front you'll get the good info, based on the Guys Guide to Great Grub 5 point scale. I grade on the following aspects of the meal:
TASTE - If I have to explain this one too much, well, just stick with the Olive Garden, because it won't matter where you eat.
SERVICE - When rating a restaurant on its service, I'm looking at many things, however overt kindness from the staff isn't one of them. Was the server knowledgable about the menu? Were they able to make intelligent recommendations? Did they have at least a basic understanding of the chef's philosophy? Were they able to effectively do their job without constantly interrupting the meal?
VALUE - It is important to understand that price and value, while related, are NOT the same. Basically, this rating measures whether or not the combination of service and taste (the experience) was worth the money and time spent.
PRICE - The price range listed should cover you and your guest for the whole shebang, including a decent bottle of wine. (Bar service not factored in)
In addition to all of this, for those of you who want to either learn more about food, or just want to make fun of a guy who really gets into gastronomy, there will be a full review of the experience.
Last but not least, every review given here is an anonymous, unplanned, review. That means the restaurant doesn't know I'm coming ahead of time, and I don't announce why I'm there. I just show up and eat.
If any of you have a restaurant that you definitely want to see reviewed, make sure to let me know.
Remember, food doesn't need to be complex to be great, and you don't have to learn French to know food!
3 comments:
If ANYONE knows about food it's this guy. [chrisfarley]He knows from experience![/chrisfarley]
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There is one critical criteria that trumps the four you listed, at least for me. I find that sanitation is first and foremost. If a place has a public restroom, I will often go to it before taking a table. If a place can not take the time to send a busser or counter-person into the can at least once an hour to tidy things, then I do not want to even speculate about how the grill / stove area looks.
I used to know a Health Department Inspector in Baltimore, MD. He was the one that got me started on checking the restroom first. His advice has saved me some questionable food experiences on more than one occasion.
Thanks for the heads up on Rosendale's. Since I have more sense than money, I'll avoid the place. If I throw down that kind of coin, I'll make sure there is a steak involved! Great review though!
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