If you look at the pictures I took with my iPhone in Warsaw, Poznan and Krakow and then looked at my wife’s, you’d be forgiven for thinking we took separate vacations. She takes beautiful images of buildings and scenery while … Continue reading
I’ll take the compliment
Comsumerist.com’s Chris Morran discovered my article about writing an online review and kindly shared it with his audience, saying, ” . . . former restaurant critic David Farkas provides a very useful list of suggestions for how restaurant diners can … Continue reading
Writing restaurant criticism
I’m no longer a restaurant critic, alas. Come to think of it, that might make some chefs and operators happy. I wasn’t a cruel reviewer, however; I was (or tried to be) an informed one. Which meant making sure that … Continue reading
Recognizing restaurant reviews
Last Tuesday night at Cleveland’s Market Garden Brewery, known for hosting interesting gatherings, two local editors and MGB’s owner discussed restaurant trends and restaurant criticism, in particular. The audience (members of the Society of Professional Journalists) asked good questions. … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Tacos
I love tacos. There’s no getting around that fact. But I’m particular about them. So when I had the opportunity to accompany my wife to San Antonio (she was speaking at a conference) I knew I could satisfy my craving without … Continue reading
