Let me be up front with you, dear reader. I love food. I love new restaurants. I love unique experiences and getting together with friends. I do not go into restaurants with the sole purpose of trying to tear them down, because I honestly believe there is something redeemable in almost every situation. As a personal code, I try and gauge a venue against what I consider a ‘peer group’ such that Shake Shack isn’t set against the same standards as say, Noma. Are we clear? Good. Furthermore, during a soft launch of a restaurant, I understand that perhaps not everything will be available or that the kitchen hasn’t sorted out its expo. I am completely willing to forgive those things. But there are a number of things, no matter how long a restaurant has been open, that I cannot and will not let go. Let’s get this night started…
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