Here are my rankings unraveled:
Imagination with Vegetables: In the past, I've always been 'grateful' to find a meat-free option on the menu. I think (I hope!) that I'm generally good company when eating out, and certainly I'm always excited by the prospect of a first class restaurant. . . all this means that I'm probably not actually tasting the food or judging it on it's merits, because quite simply, I'm happy to be eating it. Now I will commit to assessing my meal based on flavour, options, and imagination.
Design: Vegetarian or not, I like a nice weight to my cutlery, lush textures, well thought-out lighting, crystal that chimes, an intimate setting, and beautiful bathrooms like the next girl. A good view never goes unnoticed, but generally, the style of the establishment should be instantly recognisable and distinct.
Service: Do I feel like any other normal patron in this venue despite the 'inconvenience' I might cause by being vegetarian? Does the wait team provide exceptional knowledge, a calm and merry environment, and fine service touches, while remaining mostly incognito?
The X Factor: How does the establishment bring all of the above factors together to produce an exceptional vegetarian experience, on par with that of their meat-eating patrons?
What I wont comment on:
Price - you're already fine dining so I don't expect to explain that everything is expensive! I'll only comment if I think a place is fairly or unreasonably priced.
Wine and Cocktails - I see drinks as a huge aspect within the spectrum of fine dining, and certainly I'll comment where they compliment or distract from my meal, but I'd like to focus our reviews on the essence of the vegetarian experience. I know some wine isn't strictly vegetarian, but I'd like to avoid that conversation in every review, and leave the choice up to your own discretion. . .
Imagination with Vegetables: In the past, I've always been 'grateful' to find a meat-free option on the menu. I think (I hope!) that I'm generally good company when eating out, and certainly I'm always excited by the prospect of a first class restaurant. . . all this means that I'm probably not actually tasting the food or judging it on it's merits, because quite simply, I'm happy to be eating it. Now I will commit to assessing my meal based on flavour, options, and imagination.
Design: Vegetarian or not, I like a nice weight to my cutlery, lush textures, well thought-out lighting, crystal that chimes, an intimate setting, and beautiful bathrooms like the next girl. A good view never goes unnoticed, but generally, the style of the establishment should be instantly recognisable and distinct.
Service: Do I feel like any other normal patron in this venue despite the 'inconvenience' I might cause by being vegetarian? Does the wait team provide exceptional knowledge, a calm and merry environment, and fine service touches, while remaining mostly incognito?
The X Factor: How does the establishment bring all of the above factors together to produce an exceptional vegetarian experience, on par with that of their meat-eating patrons?
What I wont comment on:
Price - you're already fine dining so I don't expect to explain that everything is expensive! I'll only comment if I think a place is fairly or unreasonably priced.
Wine and Cocktails - I see drinks as a huge aspect within the spectrum of fine dining, and certainly I'll comment where they compliment or distract from my meal, but I'd like to focus our reviews on the essence of the vegetarian experience. I know some wine isn't strictly vegetarian, but I'd like to avoid that conversation in every review, and leave the choice up to your own discretion. . .
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