1ºMichael Cross
True. I was raised by parents that lived this expensive food and expensive restaurant lifestyle just about all the time. So I've had close to 5 and 1/2 Decades of being drugged to restaurants like these. You are correct. Most very high-end restaurants, you pay for the atmosphere not the food. I mean they spend so much on the atmosphere of the restaurant they have to recoup that from somewhere. While there are exceptions, in my life I've run across to maybe three exceptions, we are in an expense restaurant you will get food that you will absolutely die for it so delicious, in most cases the food in these expensive restaurants is no better than in a restaurant with middle of the road pricing. I myself I will on occasion maybe once every couple of years or less treat myself to a really fancy restaurant because like it or not it's Nostalgia to me. I was raised like that. But personally as an individual I don't find it worth it. If I want really nice food I'll go to the middle of the road price restaurant. Where I'm paying for good food and not atmosphere. Because if I want that food and I don't want the atmosphere, that's one of the reasons delivery exists. I'd rather pay a delivery driver really nice tip then pay to sit in a restaurant where I'm spending most of my money on the atmosphere.
2ºIsrael didn't need our money or ammunition. They are fully capable of taking care of themselves. Our government does this with every allied Nation. The only reason why our current administration is doing this is to appease those in our country who supported Israel. I'm one of the ones who does not support either one. We have our own problems here and we need that money here. The only time we would actually get involved militarily is if it was rule has to fight a second or third front. Also keep in mind Israel has nuclear weapons if they feel truly desperate enough or truly threatened they'll just nuke. And then nobody's going to win. سيد العربي
3ºYeah, war's a brutal deal. People, both fighters and civilians, end up paying the price. That's why everyone tries to steer clear of it. Europe learned the hard way after World War II wrecked the place. Now it's happening again in Gaza – a real tragedy. When you let evil run wild, consequences follow. Hamas kicked off this war, and now everyone in Gaza's caught up in it. It's gonna be rough – Israel's a force to reckon with. Hopefully, once it settles, people in Gaza won't let terrorists use their turf to attack others. Remembering the destruction Hamas brought might help, but it's a tough situation.سيد العربي
4ºErica Ravel laughable
1. The American people do not believe that biden isn’t good for the ecomony, we know he isn’t good, reckless spending, inflation and prices are evidence.
2. Financial reports are fake to include biden family taxes, fake LLC accounts and money laundering selling us out to ukraine as proxy war on Russia .
3. You don’t know what makes me happy and I don’t watch fox news. This is the problem with you sick liberal media propagandists, you try programming people and brainwash us to believe only what you want us to believe, see, feel, hear, taste and smell.
Get help, there are government mental health systems available
5ºPlease share
Dear colleagues
The situation in Shifa now is extremely dangerous.
We as medical staff want to leave, but we can not!
We might not survive till morning.
We don't want to be killed here, just only because we remained committed to our patients & our medical profession.
I am calling for help urgently!
Please do whatever you can through your government or ICRC to arrange a safe corridor for the medical staff.
Please treat this as top urgent.
Thank you in advance.
A message from Dr. Nidal Abu Hadros / Head of the Surgical Hospital at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza
6ºThere's a couple of things to point out here. First, this restaurant is in Ireland. There is a unique set of economic circumstances there due to Brexit. Brexit was always going to cause economic problems in the UK and Ireland especially since the Republic of Ireland will stay in the EU. Additionally, in part due to the coming problems of Brexit, the UK didn't bounce back from covid as quickly as the US. The US fared better than most similar countries in terms of recovery. Next, the location of this restaurant isn't in a major center like London or Paris or New York where there's more economic diversity to support such a restaurant.
However, I think they are correct about restaurant trends globally. The extremely fancy, small plate fad does seem to be be fading. It has its place but I think for a restaurant to be successful, they need to cater to a more diverse audience. Maybe save that experience for an exclusive room for those that want it.
7ºYeah, that mess was heading to international courts, and an Israeli human rights group actually filed the charge. Some of them got killed in the Hamas attack, complicating things. Diplomacy was crawling along, but it was in motion. Violence shouldn't kick in until we've tried all the diplomatic routes. The world was turning on Israel, but the Hamas attack flipped the script. I wasn't a fan of Israel either – their actions kinda paved the way for Hamas. It's like a history repeat from post-World War I Germany. Desperation leads people to latch onto whoever promises a change, even if they're evil. Hoping things might shift for Gaza and Israel when this is all over, now that the world's paying attention. We'll just have to wait and see. سيد العربي
8ºThe news of Michelin-starred restaurant Deanes EIPIC closing due to costs becoming too expensive is a sobering reminder of the challenges facing the hospitality industry.
Head chef Alex Greene is right to say that this is symptomatic of a growing trend. Fine dining restaurants are particularly vulnerable, as their high prices make them less affordable for customers in a cost-of-living crisis.
The restaurant industry is also facing a number of other challenges, including rising food and energy costs, staff shortages, and supply chain disruptions. This is making it difficult for restaurants to operate profitably, even those at the high end of the market.
It is disappointing to see a restaurant like Deanes EIPIC close, but it is understandable. The business is clearly not sustainable in its current form. The relaunch with a new "value for money" focus is a wise move, and it will be interesting to see how the restaurant evolves.
Overall, this story is a reminder of the importance of supporting local businesses, especially in the hospitality industry. By choosing to eat at independent restaurants, we can help to ensure their survival in these challenging times.
9ºMost people aren’t as interested in food as “art” as a lot of chefs want them to be. People also aren’t as interested in unfamiliar ingredients as many chefs would like them to be. People like food that tastes good, with reasonable portions and good service in a comfortable setting. Many restaurants have lost sight of these important qualities for success and instead offer artsy menus with obscure ingredients, tiny portions, and attitudinal servers in exceptionally loud settings.
Look at what restaurants are packed all the time and you see what formula is working. If a restaurant needs an ultra-wealthy clientele to survive, their days are likely numbered unless they are located in a place like NYC or LA where the population is large enough and affluent enough to keep their business hopping.
10ºBeing from the hospitality industry you could watch it take place. It first began when our Congress removed the three-martini-lunch from business tax write-offs … we watched as corporate/business hotels went from three hotel bars and two hotel restaurants to one.
As the entertainment tax deductions for business disappeared … so did corporate expense accounts to wine and dine clients … hotel restaurants and bars then became the four bar stool counter at the hotel front desk where you could order limited snacks, a Starbucks, or a very limited liquor selection…
Add to that the limitations during COVID…
…add to that the absence of workers who are now working from home … and you have another significant loss of folks dining out or entertaining.
It has equally eliminated many of the community country clubs which once carried communities’ social interactions.
America has lost much of an industry, many professional jobs, and an enjoyable norm of life for many.
I hate that my kids will never enjoy the vibrant social experiences provided by a huge range of entertainment … where every nightspot offered live bands for a reasonable door charge … and finer restaurants offered outstanding live acoustic music several nights a week.
From the late night dive bars to the white cloth restaurants and country clubs America is losing a thread of its fabric … and losing jobs, an industry, social interaction, and a marker of style and etiquette.
The times are changing. Would you like fries with this order? How about a big gulp?