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Do you trust any restaurant critics? What makes a good critic?

@josdean: agree 100% - go and taste for yourself. Also I found that most consumers review only when they have a bad experience.

mminardo at 5:26PM on 08/21/08

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Sushi - in Manhattan

koi is an excellent choice, a bit on the expensive side but a great trendy atmosphere and people watching may be worth the bill.

mminardo at 6:02PM on 11/26/07

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Do you trust any restaurant critics? What makes a good critic?

@josdean: agree 100% - go and taste for yourself. Also I found that most consumers review only when they have a bad experience.

mminardo at 5:26PM on 08/21/08

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Sushi - in Manhattan

koi is an excellent choice, a bit on the expensive side but a great trendy atmosphere and people watching may be worth the bill.

mminardo at 6:02PM on 11/26/07

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Do you trust any restaurant critics? What makes a good critic?

I may read their reviews but usually ignore them cuz many of them set thier words in stone and who knows, they may have been having a bad hair day the time they went to the place. I like to go and judge for myself.

pjracz10 at 5:56AM on 08/22/08

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Do you trust any restaurant critics? What makes a good critic?

In short - I don't. Tastes differ, be it food, service or ambiance. There is a well-reviewed, highly-rated and very expensive Japanese restaurant in our area, which also happens to be extremely overrated in my opinion. On the other hand, my favourite Japanese place is barely noticeable from the outside unless you know where to look for it, and it's certainly not fancy but their food is amazing. So yes, I trust my palate better than anybody's reviews.

brooke29 at 7:54PM on 08/21/08

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Do you trust any restaurant critics? What makes a good critic?

One of the only critics I might trust right now is Alan Richman. He always cuts to the chase and is a no B.S. kinda guy. Do yourself a favor and read his book "Fork it Over." It's concise, to the point and, at times. hilarious.

bessfour at 7:30PM on 08/21/08

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Do you trust any restaurant critics? What makes a good critic?

@Cassaendra re: "the best of polls", you are smart to distrust them. Restaurants routinely buy every copy of said magazine with the poll form. They decide the categories in which they want to win, then bombard the ballot box with massive positive votes. The winners end up with a little plaque to hang in their lobby and bragging rights :-(

Josdean at 7:09PM on 08/21/08

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Sushi - in Manhattan

Wow - what a meal!!

Hiro was our sushi chef and did a fantastic job helping us make selections and try new and delicious sushi.

I can't imagine better sushi anywhere - I absolutely love Sushi Yasuda.

Thank you for the recommendations

cmckenna at 4:04PM on 11/29/07

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Sushi - in Manhattan

Success!
Yasuda had a spot for our lunch so that's where we are going.

I appreciate the suggestions. I'll post an update when I return...

cmckenna at 11:35AM on 11/27/07

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