As a lover of food, reading Simon Wilson and Madeline Chapmans contrasting food review genuinely intrigued me with their perspectives in comparison to my own.
I don’t know about you but I am the type of person who always tries something different when dining at new places. I often explore dishes recommended by my friends or wait staff rather than choosing something in the comfort of my own taste. For me, dining out is a personal experience, as I am someone you would call a HUGE “foodie”, I consider the enjoyment of food to be an important experience. The chicken soup for my food lovers soul is something tasty and inventive, seasoned with a little spice, garnished with aesthetic and topped off with great customer service. However, when quality ingredients and cooking experience are not up to standard I am left with a bad case of hangry. After all, the expectation of dining is all about impressing the customer, rather that creating an impressive bill.
Food is something that we as social beings like to use as a way to express ourselves, and when it comes to a matter of opinion, food is a great way to share our experiences. Therefore, personal experience, quality ingredients and cooking expertise are just as important, they should complement each other so that you walk away with your puku full, satisfied and happy.
What’s the chicken soup to your food lovers soul?
This was a really interesting read, and it got me thinking about the different ways in which we all interact with food and what we may define as a positive, personal experience when eating out. I can definitely understand your values of dining: finding the ‘chicken soup to your food lover’s soul’ in customer service and quality, inventive food are something I can agree makes a satisfying experience. Usually, I don’t really pay much attention to these details, though I suppose this is because I’m not a dedicated “foodie”, and this is the difference in what we expect. I also really admire the fact that you explore new places to eat and try new things because I’m really ashamed to admit that I’m often the opposite. I tend to stick to what I know that I like, because then I know I won’t regret my choices. To me, enjoying the taste of my meal is all that matters for making my personal experience worth it and I’ve set the standard very low.