So you want to be reviewed
I view it as a sign of the times that yesterday I received a voice mail message from a chef/owner asking for a review of his newish restaurant, and not one but two e-mails from owners of restaurants that have been around awhile who want to be reviewed again.
I have occasionally heard from small, out-of-the-way restaurants asking for a review just because any publicity is better than none; but I don't remember ever having an owner of an established restaurant request one. To have three requests in the same day is remarkable.
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Sounds like time to franchise this operation, EL.
Posted by: Lissa | April 3, 2009 12:28 PM
I have to admit, it makes a huge difference in business. Your reviews, or Richard's reviews, can help stimulate a restaurant's business. I am extremely grateful that Richard came and checked out my place.
Thanks,
Posted by: jason | April 3, 2009 1:09 PM
I am surprised you do not receive more review requests.
It's a double-edged sword. EL
Posted by: NotableM | April 3, 2009 1:24 PM
In the Theatre there is an old saying about publicity "Good, bad, as long as they spell the name right."
If a restaurant gets a good review people will go because of it; if it gets a bad one some will go to see if it is really true.
Posted by: Retired in Elkridge | April 3, 2009 2:18 PM
Three in one day - one wonders if they all had read the same industry newsletter that advised calling up your friendly neighborhood restaruarnt critic to drum up some (ideally) good, free publicity during a downturn.
Posted by: She Who Smells a Consultant | April 3, 2009 2:51 PM
Why don't you send coffee-donkey Jay to review them. That would be fun.
Posted by: Owl Meat Gravy 2 – You're the best thing that ever happened to me | April 3, 2009 4:56 PM
exactly when did dirty hippies get to be our moral arbiters. Barista? Shut up and give me my damned coffee you pothead loser!
Posted by: Anonymous | April 3, 2009 9:46 PM
Watch what you wish for. I think EL hit my review dead on and we have changed somethings after a few chowhounders made a couple of comments, but dont't open the gate if you aren't ready to take on water you might sink LMAO
Posted by: Casey Jenkins | April 9, 2009 2:00 PM
Chowhound vs. Sandbox...that is enough to put me off ever opening a restaurant!
Posted by: Lissa | April 9, 2009 5:36 PM