I don’t have all the answers, but I’ve seen some interesting food and dining questions this week. Thankfully, either experts have answered them — or you (not I) will have to. * Do you know which state has the most food bloggers? Warning: This is a trick question. [The New York Times] * Should critics [...]
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Well-Reviewed: Baker and Banker; Beacon; Birch and Barley, and Other Restaurants That Don’t Start with a ‘B’
Recent restaurant reviews from the news… You can bank on the not-Californian cuisine at San Francisco’s Baker and Banker [SF Weekly] Beacon in Los Angeles gets high marks for its fusion burgers from Damon Gambuto at A Hamburger Today. [Serious Eats] Ezekiel J. Emanuel hates all of the 555 beers served at Washington, D.C.’s Birch [...]
No Reservations about No-Show Charges
The folks over at Serious Eats have been debating whether or not it’s fair for restaurants to charge diners for no-shows. Most Serious Eaters don’t have an issue with such a policy as long as the restaurant is flexible and fair with diners, understanding the difference between extenuating circumstances and an out-and-out no-show. While some [...]