Why Diners Are Tired Of The "Restaurant Monologue"
About this episode
Justin discusses the decline of the 'Restaurant Monologue' and offers insights on customer experience and restaurant reviews.
In this episode, Justin breaks down why the "Restaurant Monologue" is wearing down customers, and what to do instead. They also discuss if you can trust Michelin, give advice on kitchen "lifers", and react to The Infatuation's Eleven Madison Park Review. #chefs #restaurant #michelinguide #elevenmadisonpark Audio Note: Ray's Audio had some connection issues, and gets better around minute 28. This video contains copyrighted material used under the principles of fair use as defined in Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. The content is used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and analysis. All clips are used in a transformative manner, with original commentary and insights added to provide new meaning and context. Credit to The Infatuation for the reaction video Retire The Restaurant Monologue Reddit Advice Can You Trust Michelin? Vicinity California Lielle LA EMP Review Zen and Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Repertoire Newsletter – Get industry insights, links, and podcast extras delivered weekly.🎙 Share the Podcast – Pass it on to your team, group chat, or fellow chefs.📸 Follow us…
People in this episode
Host: Justin Khanna
Topics covered
- Restaurant Monologue
- Customer Experience
- Michelin Trust
- Kitchen Advice
- Restaurant Reviews
Keywords
- Restaurant Monologue
- Michelin
- Eleven Madison Park
- customer experience
- kitchen advice
- restaurant reviews
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Michelin, The Infatuation
Books & works: Eleven Madison Park Review
Places: California, LA
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