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.

How could I forget!! Let no waitstaff person refer to customers as
"You guys", unless it's a bachelor dinner. (Pet peeve)

I'd like to rule out kids under 6, but......not PC, I know.

If you serve specials, don't make the customer ask for the price -
server should announce it immediately.

Keep graphics simple on the menu. None of this 30 different fonts
stuff.

Rest rooms: should meet the Big Five - hot water, working john, soap,
towels and t.t. Not too much to expect, but many fail to get 100 on
this test.