Originally Posted by
VivoPerLei
That's a great observation on its own and something I think about often when dining, but in a different context. Others are having a once in a lifetime opportunity and I'm critiquing the meal against all the others I've had and finding fault. I stopped going for a long time last year just because I felt like I was becoming too critical.
I think it's fair to critique something you're paying a lot of money for! But I understand where you're coming from. That meal could be one you shrug off as just satisfactory, while the table next to you will talk about the same meal for years to come. I hope you refreshed your ability to just enjoy your meals!
While I've never stopped completely, a couple years ago I decided to slow it down and now only go to a few top tier restaurants per year. It makes it more of a special event. But I'm lucky to live in Chicago, where we have a lot of excellent restaurants at all levels. It hasn't hurt my wallet either
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