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Introducing Children To Fine Dining.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 11:02 am
Posted on 6/9/10 at 11:02 am
Thoughts/suggestions/personal philosophy.
What's the best age to start bringing kids to the better, more upscale spots?
What do Restauranteurs think is the right age ?
What's the best age to start bringing kids to the better, more upscale spots?
What do Restauranteurs think is the right age ?
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Posted on 6/9/10 at 11:05 am to Lsupimp
depends on the kids...from ages 3-7 I ate at more fine dining establishments than many people dine at in their whole lives....
I was a very good kid. At first, restauranteurs and waiters would cringe, but by the end of the meal they were complimenting my mother for raising such a good kid.
My grnadparents also snuck me in jazz clubs and bars at the ages of 5-6...so I think I may just be the exception to the rule.
I plan on doing the same with my kids though...its part of the culture here.
I was a very good kid. At first, restauranteurs and waiters would cringe, but by the end of the meal they were complimenting my mother for raising such a good kid.
My grnadparents also snuck me in jazz clubs and bars at the ages of 5-6...so I think I may just be the exception to the rule.
I plan on doing the same with my kids though...its part of the culture here.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 11:26 am to Lsupimp
We've taken our kids to some pretty nice places around the country since they were small. If it was a really upscale place, we'd get an early, say 5:30 or 6 p.m. reservation. They were usually ready to eat at that time anyway and we would be gone by the time the real dinner crowd showed up.
If they are well-behaved, it's fine. We frequently bribed ours with promises of big deserts and left good tips for the wait staff.
If they are well-behaved, it's fine. We frequently bribed ours with promises of big deserts and left good tips for the wait staff.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 1:51 pm to Lsupimp
I absolutely applaud you exposing them to it early on though. There was nothing I hated more than being in Jr. High/High School and having friends who refused to order anything other than chicken tenders at restaurants.
You have no idea how many homecomings were spent at Chili's when I was in HS.
*Now that I read the responses, I agree to exposing it in the home. It sounds like your children already eat a different diet than the average child, so they might possibly enjoy the night out somewhere different.
If it were me, I'd probably talk about it a day or so in advance like it's something exciting. Make it to where they can't wait to go and eat this yummy food. If you make it out to be something exciting and rare, they might get excited themselves and try the food fearlessly.
This post was edited on 6/9/10 at 1:55 pm
Posted on 6/9/10 at 2:28 pm to Lsupimp
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Introducing Children To Fine Dining
The day they graduate from high school.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 2:30 pm to Lsupimp
not sure of the age, but before focusing on fine dining which is greatly overrated i would focus on food concepts.
ex:
don't assume they want the stupid kiddy menu at any place. Give them the regular menu.
cook at home, let them watch, stir, mix, etc.....and encourage them to taste anything.
basically, don't bend over backwards making sure their food is childish, but largely feed them what you eat.
You prob do this already, i would assume. But for anyone it seems that until these concepts are practiced that fine dining is a waste anyway...and even after that it can still be a waste at at times.
ex:
don't assume they want the stupid kiddy menu at any place. Give them the regular menu.
cook at home, let them watch, stir, mix, etc.....and encourage them to taste anything.
basically, don't bend over backwards making sure their food is childish, but largely feed them what you eat.
You prob do this already, i would assume. But for anyone it seems that until these concepts are practiced that fine dining is a waste anyway...and even after that it can still be a waste at at times.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 6:17 pm to Lsupimp
the start of high school is a good age
most kids any younger would not appreciate it.
it doesnt mean when they get older that they wont, though
most kids any younger would not appreciate it.
it doesnt mean when they get older that they wont, though
Posted on 6/10/10 at 11:15 am to Lsupimp
It is acceptable to introduce children to fine dining as soon as they are disciplined enough to display the proper manners for the circumstances. In the 1960's, when I was a child, it was not unusual to see small children in fancy restaurants as many children were taught proper table manners. I know that I was taken to fine dining establishments when I was 5 years old.
Posted on 6/10/10 at 3:24 pm to Lsupimp
quote:
Thoughts/suggestions/personal philosophy.
What's the best age to start bringing kids to the better, more upscale spots?
What do Restauranteurs think is the right age ?
The age when they have learned to sit down and shut up for the hour and a half or so you are there. If your kid runs around screaming and making a commotion to where it disrupts the other diners, leave him/her at home.
That's why you have chuckecheese and other "loud" places. Let those of us who go to the upscale places to get away from that crap enjoy our night.
eta-not directly about you or your kid, just making a generalisation.
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