While many people assume local restaurants are inferior to city restaurants, I believe that local diners often have better food, friendlier staff, and a more enjoyable atmosphere. I chose to write about Mandarin Chinese Dining because of the many pleasant experiences I have had there. Mandarin is located at 106 route 59, the center of a small community called Monsey, in Upstate New York. For people who want to skip the traffic and prefer to stay local, Mandarin is a perfect choice. Because of its central location, it is accessible for those who do not drive as well. Comparing with city standards, Mandarin is equivalent in all areas. I was first introduced to Mandarin by a friend and have returned many times since. One such time I brought together a few friends to celebrate our graduation. Upon entering, we got seated at the table of our choice. Reservations are usually not necessary due to the constant traffic. The lighting is dim, and each table has a lit candle in the center of it. There are some tables with chairs, and others with sofas. Their round tables are beneficial fo...
Chinese restaurants have some good and bad qualities, but both do well in their own situation.
The function of the Chinese Restaurant in Midnight at the Dragon Café acts as a bubble of protection for the Chens. Su-Jen, however, lives both inside and outside of this bubble, inside both worlds of China and Canada; this is shown very early on in the novel when Su-Jen adopts a “Canadian name” (Bates 21), in order to assimilate into the Canadian culture. Unlike Annie, her parents and Lee-Kung keep their Chinese names, and by extension they keep themselves separate from Canadian culture. The restaurant provides a sanctuary for Annie’s parents and Lee-Kung, since the restaurant seems to be the only place they truly belong in Irvine. In Toronto with the established Chinese (China Town) community, the older Chinese-minded Chens feel more at ease because they are surrounded by people who speak the same language, are going through the same struggles, whom they can talk to and understand, nothing l...
There are the similarity and two differences between restaurants in China and restaurants in Canada. Firstly, the similarity between the Chinese restaurants and Canadian restaurants is the customer can enjoy the diverse food. Everyone feels satisfied when they are sitting in the Canadian or Chinese restaurants to order any food from anywhere around the world. Like you can have dumplings in Canada, also you can have steak in China. Everyone can choose favorite food in the restaurant. Secondly, the difference between both restaurants in China and Canada is taxes. In China, it is unnecessary to pay the taxes after having a meal. However, in Canada, we should pay about ten percent for our meal. It was decided by the government, the officers
For over 30 years, Panda Express seems to be America’s favorite Chinese restaurant. It may seem that Panda Express is authentic Chinese food, but it is not reflective at all of what traditional Chinese cuisine is actually like. In comparison to restaurants and cuisine in China, entrees served at Panda Express are completely American and actually digress from Chinese culture. The recipes and ingredients used at Panda Express are distinguishably noticeable and highly dissimilar from authentic Chinese meals. Not only does Panda Express serve foods that adapt to American tastes, specific dishes are created to cater to the average American palate.
Dave Thomas an American restaurateur and a philanthropist once said, “It all comes back to the basic. Serve customers the best-tasting food at a good value in a clean, comfortable restaurant, and they'll keep coming back.” (thomas). Everyone can agree on Dave Thomas, but I have a couple more criteria to add to his idea of a great successful restaurant. If I go out to eat I might as well pick a place that, though may be expensive, has scrumptious food because why bother going to spend money on food you can make yourself? A great restaurant has to meet three of my criteria’s: the Décor and atmosphere, impeccable service and cleanliness, and most importantly the food.
Chipotle is my favorite place to eat. As I am sure it is for other people. Chipotle is a fast food Mexican grill. They are most known for how big they make your burritos. Now it is fast food but it isn’t actually fast, they’re like a restaurant but without the wait. They serve all naturally raised meat and organic beans. So there food is pretty healthy and worth eating. The employees are always nice and it just a great place to eat over all. Chipotle is a great choice for a quick fast food stop because it gives great service, atmosphere, food and value. My experience there is always a good one.
The restaurant I went to was Cactus, they serve Mexican cuisine. It is located on Gilbert Street in Iowa city. I have been to this restaurant a few times prior to this assignment. The reason I decided to go to Cactus was because I love Mexican food. Another reason why I went there was because when I asked upper classman of a good Mexican restaurant in Iowa City, they all recommended Cactus.
I believe that when it comes to the best friendly service, appearance and especially food, Longhorn Steakhouse exceeds all expectations in every category. This family casual dining restaurant has been around for over 30 years, and is still thriving with a constant flow of happy customers. I have been there several times with my family and friends. I usually go for dinner, but Longhorn Steakhouse is also a great lunch place. I always leave with a full, and that is very satisfying for me.
The big day has come. On a sunny day in the middle of the spring, my siblings and I arrived at the Montgomery college Rockville campus, where the commencement ceremony took place. The campus was filled with a thousand of peoples, siblings, students, futures graduates, faculty members, and more. I have never seen that many people on the campus, even on orientation day when there is not only students and faculty members on the
During a layover in London, Lou Moshakos found himself in a true British ale house. The warm hospitality and neighborly atmosphere inspired the American version that the Moshakos family opened in 1999, proudly called the Carolina Ale House.
Dining at popular chain restaurants can get boring after awhile, as they tend to have similar atmospheres and can be predictable. Local restaurants, however have a special charm and family feel to them. Every city has their own few special family owned restaurants that are well known amongst the city’s residents. In Erie, PA one of these restaurants is known as Syd’s Place which is located on West Lake Rd near the peninsula. Established in 1933, Syd’s Place has become a staple for many Erie residents as well as those visiting the city. Originally opened and run for decades by Steve and Shelley Evans, Syd’s Place switched hands to new owners Rich Hodges and Mark McCain in 2014. Luckily, this did not change the atmosphere of the restaurant at all, or stop regular customers from continuing to come in.
As far back as I can remember, I have always liked going out to eat. Two of my favorite restaurants are Jake’s and McDonald’s. Though both are places to dine they have their differences in their ambiance, waiting, and expense. When deciding where to go to eat, I have three things to think about. I must consider the atmosphere or where I want to go. The amount of time I have is another consideration. The amount of money that I am able to spend is a big influence.
Excellent quality and service are absolutely essential; Mandarin Oriental’s states, “Our mission is to completely delight and satisfy our guests. We are committed to making a difference every day; continually getting better to keep us the best” (Mandarinoriental.com, n.d.).
Running a restaurant can be one of the most stressful jobs as well as the most fun and rewarding jobs. If the manager is a good leader with excellent leadership skills and has great followers the restaurant will be rewarded. If not the restaurant will plummet in sales and no one will be pleased. While developing a business. staff is important to running a successful restaurant, it is also essential that management focus on its public relations as well as its sales and marketing strategies.
The restaurant industry is a multibillion dollar industry that continues to grow each day and change the community that they are in forever. Opening a new restaurant will improve the economy dramatically because it will increase the amount of money that is spent in the community. There are many positive factors to opening a new restaurant in a community that boast economic, social, and political remuneration. A new restaurant will create jobs, it will support local food producers and it will help a community economically because the restaurant is giving money back through paying taxes. Socially it will create a new business market with business partners and create “Smart Growth” which focuses on changing the atmosphere of the community and where everything is located (Bealocalist.org, 3). Lastly, a restaurant must abide by certain government regulations because it will have to follow certain rules and regulations that will have to be approved by the health department. Opening a restaurant will have a positive and lasting impact on the community as long as restaurant owners abide by the legal requirements and adapt to the community.