Originally Posted by
obscure2k
I used to be devoted to reading Chowhound LA. Now, it seems as though every one is discussing the same half dozen restaurants over and over again and they all share a common trait.... an obsession with offal. Yes, offal is the big thing. Offal and fried pigs ears (crispy with lime).
Foodies have become pretty boring.
The more I read the "foodie" forums the more aggravated I become. Chowhound (at least in Los Angeles) is an insult to the intelligence to those who really do follow food and restaurants and look to the poster for intelligent discourse. Moderators are M.IlA. and anonymous. Therefore, obvious trolls are tolerated. Those who write blogs are tolerated.
Read
www.chowhound.com in your city and see what you think of the "reviews".
Unfortunately, some look at these reviews, particularly by the bloggers (often invited by management to review every item on the menu). The glowing reviews by bloggers on Chowhound, IMHO are not credible.