Comments on: Dare to Compare http://fussylittleblog.com/2009/06/26/dare-to-compare/ I know what is good. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:14:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: brownie http://fussylittleblog.com/2009/06/26/dare-to-compare/#comment-319 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:52:43 +0000 http://fussylittleblog.com/?p=208#comment-319 Good read. It sounds like the same kind of malaise we have here in “upstate” NY; quality determined by price, decor, quantity. Truly understanding good food seems to be a rare gift (that I don’t have), so maybe Michelin serves its purpose for the rest of us.

Of course, as I’ve told you Raf, I know something about tires and Michelins are crap. Why should I trust their taste in restaurants? It’s a bit like asking Bernie Madoff for a safe bet at the dog track imo.

]]> By: Raf http://fussylittleblog.com/2009/06/26/dare-to-compare/#comment-311 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 05:33:58 +0000 http://fussylittleblog.com/?p=208#comment-311 Food for thought, the Michelin Guide Criteria:
The quality of the products
The mastery of flavor and cooking
The “personality” of the cuisine
The value for the money
The consistency between visits

That said, economists found that the lavishness of the decor was directly related to the number of stars received, which peaked when 3star michelin restaurants started going out of business. See Slate’s recent article, “How the Michelin guide crippled France’s restaurants”
http://www.slate.com/id/2221245/

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