Kalmia wrote on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:15:43 -0700 (PDT):

> On Jul 30, 10:26 am, ImStillMags > wrote:
>> I have a question for this group.
>>
>> I'm asking because I have three separate business plans and
>> three separate concepts done for restaurants. Most of you
>> know I've been a restaurant owner. The food business is my
>> first love.
>>
>> I'm interested to hear from you, fellow foodies, about your
>> thoughts on what constitutes 'your favorite place'.
>>
>> What makes a restaurant most appealing to you.
>> What is it that keeps you going back.
>> What about the selection of dishes.
>> Breakfast
>> Lunch
>> Dinner
>> Bar
>> Staff.....talk about the ideal restaurant staff, servers,
>> bartenders, hostesses,
>> etc. Decor Ambiance Location Surroundings Is it one
>> particular cuisine or a selection of dishes?
>>
>> Really think about why you like a particular place and
>> consider it your go-to place when you want to go out to eat.
>>
>> Any thoughts you have are most appreciated.

>Number one, good food, good menu selection./
>Two - service
>Three - price
>Four - atmos

Those look like good criteria and I'd add authenticity of the menu. My
favorite places are Mexican (not Tex-Mex), Indian, Japanese, Thai and
Chinese.

I would also add that the restaurant must take reservations or else the
wait should be short.

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James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not