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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 11:10 am to Tiger Attorney
Dont bring screaming children to a nice restaurant.
If your children are old enough to sit down like a normal person and not cry / scream / run around then by all means bring them, other wise please do everyone else a favor and get a babysitter and bring them some left overs.
If your children are old enough to sit down like a normal person and not cry / scream / run around then by all means bring them, other wise please do everyone else a favor and get a babysitter and bring them some left overs.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 11:15 am to LSU-MNCBABY
quote:This is not a function of the child's age for the most part.
Dont bring screaming children to a nice restaurant.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 11:23 am to LSU-MNCBABY
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Dont bring screaming children to a nice restaurant
Really ????
My children have NEVER been inappropriate in a restaurant.Or anywhere for that matter. Pimpdaddy don't play wit chirrens in public...
I'm not talking about behavior, I'm talking about appreciation,culture,the responsibilities of a parent, indespensible resaurants, etc...
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 11:30 am to Lsupimp
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I'm not talking about behavior, I'm talking about appreciation,culture,the responsibilities of a parent, indespensible resaurants, etc...
My 6 year old nephew will basically only eat chicken nuggets, cheese pizza, and cookies. I agree taking him to Galatoire's would probably be a waste. cf Matthew 7:6
Posted on 6/9/10 at 11:32 am to LSU-MNCBABY
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Dont bring screaming children to a nice restaurant.
It was always good times on the old Tom Fitzmorris forums, when he would get into this discussion, and folks would chime in about incidents they witnessed with Tom and his kids dining out.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 11:34 am to Cold Cous Cous
Yes, my six year old would not "appreciate it".
Neither would my nine year old, due not to his behavior, but due to his personality.
My 11 year old would savor every moment of it however.
She has been to a lot of great restaurants.
Neither would my nine year old, due not to his behavior, but due to his personality.
My 11 year old would savor every moment of it however.
She has been to a lot of great restaurants.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 11:35 am to Y.A. Tittle
Galitores has GREAT fried chicken, he would love it....
Posted on 6/9/10 at 11:37 am to Lsupimp
quote:I would say that if the don't appreciate a varied diet at home, and they don't explore other areas of culture, like reading more than comic books, then they aren't ready.
I'm not talking about behavior, I'm talking about appreciation,culture,the responsibilities of a parent, indespensible resaurants, etc...
If the kid is only getting chicken nuggets and pizza at home, rather than good home cooking, and only watching spongebob on TV .. then they probably aren't ready.
You don't your kids to good food and varied culture outside the home... you do it in the home, if its well received, they are ready.
IMHO.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 11:43 am to charlied
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fried chicken
Perhaps you don't understand precisely how limited his diet is. It's not just chicken; it's chicken in nugget form. Although I've seen his mom cheat by cooking regular chicken breasts, then cutting it up to look like nuggets.
Oddly enough, his 1 year old brother will eat almost anything.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 11:47 am to Lsupimp
My daughter was restaurant worthy from 3 on, never a problem, she loved to people watch, so her chair always faced toward the dining area. She loved to eat almost anything we put in front of her.
My son, 5 years later, was a different story. We didn't feel safe till he was 8 or 9, he was full of mischief and no one was safe. He would disappear from our table in a second and reappear at someones else, and he lived on Cocoa Pebbles and little else.
Same parents, but 2 children entirely different experiences.
But if a parent has a child misbehaving it is their responsibility to handle it and not bother others. Period.
My son, 5 years later, was a different story. We didn't feel safe till he was 8 or 9, he was full of mischief and no one was safe. He would disappear from our table in a second and reappear at someones else, and he lived on Cocoa Pebbles and little else.
Same parents, but 2 children entirely different experiences.
But if a parent has a child misbehaving it is their responsibility to handle it and not bother others. Period.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 11:47 am to coloradoBengal
We are not big on chicken nuggets and hamburgers....
More like Pho, spring rolls, fish and shrimp.
We NEVER,EVER FRY anything.
Our "traditional" fallbacks for really quick meals are tacos, pasta dishes,grilling, etc..
I cook a LOT of Japanese curry, chili, red beans,gumbo-stuff in BIG POTS etc..
My youngest (six) will eat ANYTHING.
She's FEARLESS.
In general, my kids eat a heavily asian diet.
More like Pho, spring rolls, fish and shrimp.
We NEVER,EVER FRY anything.
Our "traditional" fallbacks for really quick meals are tacos, pasta dishes,grilling, etc..
I cook a LOT of Japanese curry, chili, red beans,gumbo-stuff in BIG POTS etc..
My youngest (six) will eat ANYTHING.
She's FEARLESS.
In general, my kids eat a heavily asian diet.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 11:48 am to andouille
quote:Spent many an evening following a toddler around outside while the wife enjoys her meal in a nice restaurant.
But if a parent has a child misbehaving it is their responsibility to handle it and not bother others. Period.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 12:33 pm to coloradoBengal
quote:
Spent many an evening following a toddler around outside while the wife enjoys her meal in a nice restaurant.
No kidding. I was greatly looking forward to eating at a Spanish restaurant, Garcia's (long gone), with wife and her grandmother. I spent the evening in the parking lot with a colicky child and had to eat out of paper cartons.
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 2:02 pm to Lsupimp
I'm coming to your house for dinner! 
Posted on 6/9/10 at 2:21 pm to LouisianaLady
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You have no idea how many homecomings were spent at Chili's when I was in HS.
I bet you still put out for those southwest eggrolls with ranch dressing.
Posted on 6/9/10 at 2:26 pm to Tiger Attorney
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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 loved you in "Memphis Belle".
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