http://nycgo.com/?event=view.article&id=171992&cid=srw_coke_event_062909
Reason 41 to not like Restaurant Week... Who are they catering too? Don't you think that they should be catering to real NYers? The people that actually live here and might go to these restaurants more than once in every 6-7 years (assuming that tourists visit here that many times in their lifetime). How about people that work? Make money for the city's economy? Those people cannot go to a summer event from noon-2 on a weekday. When am I going to see something that is geared towards people who eat their breakfast and lunch at their desk? Then, I will accept restaurant week....maybe.
Anywho... back to your regular scheduled programming...
Showing posts with label Rant. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rant. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Bar Blanc to Reopen as Bar Blanc Bistro
Bar Blanc to Reopen as Bar Blanc Bistro
Random rant: I’m not sure if this is justified, but when restaurants tout their menu as cheaper “recession friendly” and the prices are the same, something smells fishy (no pun intended). Granted, at Bar Blanc Bistro, the bar menu is cheap eats; but it’s not nearly as appetizing as the “bistro” menu.
Random rant: I’m not sure if this is justified, but when restaurants tout their menu as cheaper “recession friendly” and the prices are the same, something smells fishy (no pun intended). Granted, at Bar Blanc Bistro, the bar menu is cheap eats; but it’s not nearly as appetizing as the “bistro” menu.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Restaurant Week Follow Up
As a follow up to my previous rant on how stupid Restaurant Week is, I must say that I'm happy to see at least one restaurant is taking it seriously. According to Grub Street, Gramercy Tavern (a totally overrated old school restaurant) gave away gift certificates to their diners. See, that's what I'm talking about! Restaurant Week should be used to create some sort of buzz for your restaurant. It should not be for the restaurant to just get people in the door, you need a reason for people to stay (which isn't going to be because of the weak menu options) and come back.
Good job Gramercy Tavern. Way to step up.
BTW - I hear the bar menu is actually worth a stop.
Good job Gramercy Tavern. Way to step up.
BTW - I hear the bar menu is actually worth a stop.
Monday, January 12, 2009
American Express - The Dish
I just joined The Dish today through American Express. Check it out.
https://thedish.amexnetwork.com/my-dish.action
"Thank you for registering at New York Dish. As a Tastemaker, you now have exclusive access to finding – and saving at – some of the top restaurants in the city. To get started, we encourage you to explore the special features on the site – like lists of some of our Cardmembers' favorite restaurants – and start searching for offers you'll love.
To redeem an offer, just make a reservation on the site and use your registered American Express® Card to pay the check – no coupons necessary.
After you dine, come back to the site to share your experience in a restaurant review, such as whether you "Would Go Back" and "What to Go For." As a Tastemaker, you now have access to exclusive Dish offers – and new ways to find exciting places to dine. So we hope you'll visit the site often."
https://thedish.amexnetwork.com/my-dish.action
"Thank you for registering at New York Dish. As a Tastemaker, you now have exclusive access to finding – and saving at – some of the top restaurants in the city. To get started, we encourage you to explore the special features on the site – like lists of some of our Cardmembers' favorite restaurants – and start searching for offers you'll love.
To redeem an offer, just make a reservation on the site and use your registered American Express® Card to pay the check – no coupons necessary.
After you dine, come back to the site to share your experience in a restaurant review, such as whether you "Would Go Back" and "What to Go For." As a Tastemaker, you now have access to exclusive Dish offers – and new ways to find exciting places to dine. So we hope you'll visit the site often."
Friday, January 9, 2009
NYC Winter Restaurant Week
Oh boy, here we go again. Restaurant Week(s) is coming up. Originally, restaurant week was only one week a year, designed to get people to try out restaurants that they normally would not have. The lure was that you get to experience the restaurant, at a fraction of the cost of a normal meal. The catch? Limited menu. Coming from a person that is going to a place tonight and ordering the 7 course tasting menu with wine pairing, that doesn't seem too spectacular of a deal. Why can't they serve the regular menu? The menu choices never do the restaurant justice. I just think if you are trying to get the word out for your restaurant and/or trying to get people to come back, you should do everyone a recession favor and serve a regular menu at 1/2 price. I am sure the restaurant will still make money. Maybe I am wrong....
Anyway, I am all for trying new restaurants. Therefore, if there is something you really want to try and you snag a rezzie, go for it. Let me know if it is great!
Anyway, I am all for trying new restaurants. Therefore, if there is something you really want to try and you snag a rezzie, go for it. Let me know if it is great!
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