Fatima
Why are the steps to becoming a food critic?
I am asking because it sounds interesting and I want to learn more about it. #journalism #food-industry
2 answers
Stephanie Murnen
Stephanie’s Answer
https://www.washingtonian.com/2012/07/09/25-things-to-know-before-you-become-a-restaurant-critic/
http://www.wikihow.com/Become-a-Food-Critic
http://work.chron.com/become-freelance-restaurant-critic-16205.html
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2012/06/29/so-you-want-my-job-restaurant-critic/
I've attached some articles that I hope will help, but in general to be a critic, you have to be a good writer, and write in a way that brings a unique perspective to your audience. Maybe you're really funny, or talk about food or the restaurant ambience in a unique or different way, or only review food sold in trucks, or something like that. With instagram and other social media, you can start to gain followers to your explorations and food critiques by posting beautiful food photography and writing unique reviews in a way that will grab peoples attention. Maybe you focus on one type or food, or one area of your city, but beginning to establish yourself as a tastemaker can be important. Getting any kind of journalism or writing experience, and especially as a critic or reviewer of something (even books or movies!) can help you gain valuable experience and to define and refine your voice as a writer.
Good luck and happy eating!
Ieong Sandy
Ieong’s Answer
Think about how you are going to document the food experience. You can make notes while you eat, but you might alert the waiter. The best way to do this is to use your brain to memorize the details of the experience, and then "export" the information as soon as you're done paying for your meal. For the Record.
3.Observe how the table is set before you take your seat. Did you clean up? Are the dishes ready? Is it set up properly? ... these details may have a subtle impact on the quality of service at a restaurant.
4. Open the menu and start ordering. When ordering, it's best to be as diverse as possible, so that the quality of the restaurant's food can be more complete. You can choose from a wide range of textures, flavors, cooking styles and difficulties.
5. Evaluate the food served from several angles: temperature - is the food still warm when served, or is it hot? Turned into a cold dish?
Cooking level - is it done just right? Has it been cooked too long, or is it still undercooked? Is it evenly distributed? Are there any ingredients that are a little undercooked and don't match with other ingredients? Tasting is more than just eating it, there are many details to consider.
6. Ask the waiter questions. The main purpose is to examine these questions.
Does the waiter know the restaurant's food and ingredients? Do they know the origin of the fish, whether the vegetables are organic, and whether they use grain-fed beef?
How did the waiter respond to your question, whether it was a compliment or a complaint?
7. Feel the atmosphere around you. How does it look to the people dining around you? Do they like their food? How much traffic does this restaurant get? Is the frequency of table turning high? The restaurant is always empty..... How to be friendly and service conscious.
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