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Posted on 9/20/15 at 7:58 am to mahdragonz
Aside from the obvious answers of hot food and good service, which I expect at every restaurant I eat at, here are my top five that I really appreciate at a nice restaurant :
1. Dry age meat room with glass to see in
2. White and black linen napkins to gives guests according to he color of their pants (to avoid obvious lint balls)
3. A host that greets the table, waiter that takes the order, a runner that delivers the food, and a rover that keeps the water/tea full
4. Knowledgeable wine sommelier
5. Heavy silverware
1. Dry age meat room with glass to see in
2. White and black linen napkins to gives guests according to he color of their pants (to avoid obvious lint balls)
3. A host that greets the table, waiter that takes the order, a runner that delivers the food, and a rover that keeps the water/tea full
4. Knowledgeable wine sommelier
5. Heavy silverware
Posted on 9/20/15 at 8:16 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Posted on 9/20/15 at 12:11 pm to Carson123987
Thank you, thank you....
Posted on 9/20/15 at 12:21 pm to Joshjrn
quote:
1. General ambiance, including appropriate level of patron noise (loud enough that the table next to me can't overhear my conversation unless they try, but not so loud that I need to raise my voice).
2. Quality of food.
3. Competent service. I don't need you to bother me, but if I happen to have a question, be able to answer it thoroughly. Also, if I so much as think you're rushing me, it's a huge strike against. One of my favorite meals I've ever had in New Orleans was at Irene's in which we burned through almost two full candles, and Daniel still seemed reticent to let us go.
4. Price needs to be in the same universe as food quality/presentation. I have no issue paying an obscene amount of money for food, but there needs to be something special about it if I do.
I agree with these... probably in this order too... not too concerned about the small plates, so left it off..
In regards to #1, I can't stand a restaurant that stacks you on top of each other. Where the tables are basically side by side and you feel you're eating with them..
That happened at this place Parachute on Friday... but it was to the extreme where they combined a party of two (us) and three at one table... just awkward IMO.. and while it was very good, it would probably influence my decision the next time..
If I had to add a 5th, it would probably be proximity to home/hotel... not a deal breaker, but definitely comes into the equation
This post was edited on 9/20/15 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 9/20/15 at 1:38 pm to mahdragonz
Quality service, where the waiter uses a tray to bring/pickup plates, glasses, etc. No thumb on the rim of the plate. Well groomed, attentive waiter, preferably one without piercings and tats showing.
Exceptional quality of the food
Ambiance
Quality cocktails.
Exceptional quality of the food
Ambiance
Quality cocktails.
Posted on 9/20/15 at 1:56 pm to mahdragonz
How fine are we talking? Really top notch stuff follows as such:
Food: presentation, various methods of preparation, huge variety of uncommon ingredients, and eating something I couldn't cook myself
Service: white table cloth, on point, and expertly times like a beautiful sequence of s movie
Beverage program: not included just in wine, but cocktails, after dinner drinks, and a knowledgable person who hopefully knows more than or as much as myself
Reservation required: explains itself
Education: a place that will actually teach me something to apply to my trade. If I don't learn at least one thing, I almost consider it a failure.
Food: presentation, various methods of preparation, huge variety of uncommon ingredients, and eating something I couldn't cook myself
Service: white table cloth, on point, and expertly times like a beautiful sequence of s movie
Beverage program: not included just in wine, but cocktails, after dinner drinks, and a knowledgable person who hopefully knows more than or as much as myself
Reservation required: explains itself
Education: a place that will actually teach me something to apply to my trade. If I don't learn at least one thing, I almost consider it a failure.
Posted on 9/20/15 at 2:02 pm to mahdragonz
Laminated menus with pics. Then everything else falls into place. 
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:29 pm to mahdragonz
Fine dining or high-end restaurants feature
1) gourmet quality food prepared by professional chefs and experienced cooks,
2) à la carte and prix fixe menus,
3) expert wine and bar service,
4) an upscale decor and atmosphere,
5) attentive full table service provided by a well trained and knowledgeable waitstaff.
I know and you're welcome, this is wikipedia level shite here.
ETA: Actually, it's better than wikipedia.
1) gourmet quality food prepared by professional chefs and experienced cooks,
2) à la carte and prix fixe menus,
3) expert wine and bar service,
4) an upscale decor and atmosphere,
5) attentive full table service provided by a well trained and knowledgeable waitstaff.
I know and you're welcome, this is wikipedia level shite here.
ETA: Actually, it's better than wikipedia.
This post was edited on 9/20/15 at 9:43 pm
Posted on 9/20/15 at 9:33 pm to Spock's Eyebrow
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Presence of little umbrellas in the drinks and absence of snails on the plates.
Must also have a killer grilled cheese sandwich appetizer.
Posted on 9/21/15 at 7:38 am to wickowick
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chocolate fountain...
And live music
quote:
Laminated menus with pics.
Even better if you can just order by number as in "I will have the #6."
This post was edited on 9/21/15 at 7:40 am
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