Comments on: Michelin Takes Manhattan

By: JoAnne

JoAnne — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 03:53:19 +0000

I have read about the NYC Michelin. Seems that the Michelin folks are trying a new format (thinking the old stogy format of forks and what-not) won’t click with us hip Americans. If we give the thing a good response – they might actually consider updating the European guides from the 18th to the 21st century.

They are also planning guides for other cities, San Francisco, DC, Chicago, and Boston were on the list. I am anxious to see the SF guide and compare with my own list!

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 03:11:08 +0000

Hi Citrine. I think that is certainly true when it comes to one-off ratings that one often sees. However, Michelin, for example, visits many times, so at least probably averages out some of these.

I certainly agree that, at the end of the day, if you like a restaurant then it is a good one for you. But good ratings can be invaluable when you’ve only got a day or so in a new city and want to minimize your chance of a crappy dinner.

By: citrine

citrine — Thu, 03 Nov 2005 02:59:57 +0000

Isn’t rating restuarants one of the most subjective evaluations one can think of? Given all the variables – food, ambiance, service etc. Compound all this with the inevitable daily fluctuations…