Your first impression of a restaurant can set the mood for the entire eating experience.
One of the simplest pleasures in life can be a nice meal out, it is something all people be they rich or poor can enjoy.
It becomes an experience of the senses, for the couple out on a romantic dinner or the child out for dinner the very first time.
A power lunch can be a success or failure from the first moment the establishment is seen by the clients.
No matter the time of day all of our senses take in the experience even if we are not aware of it at the time.
They slowly build in our consciousness until it becomes a memory that is to be cherished, recalled with disdain or just forgotten.
Before even arriving at the establishment its location already begins giving us our experience.
Who would want to have a quiet romantic dinner at a place next to the airport runway; I would not want to eat a hotdog from a vendor set up next to the sewage plant.
The mood of the meal can be prejudged by our reluctance or eagerness to arrive at the place.
When someone say "I'm taking you to dinner in New York City" you can already picture the lights of Times Square or the skyline with the Empire State building even before you go.
If you are no jaded New Yorker your mood is already set for adventure and the meal to come has already scored some points to the positive.
Let say I invite you to a nice dinner in the Manhattan theatre district with its many fine establishment.
As we walk up to the restaurant your mood is filled with anticipation we pass by crystal clear plate glass windows with their diners savoring their meals.
We come to our chosen establishment and you notice the details that will foreshadow your experience.
First you notice the sparkle on the glass door and the meticulously vacuumed carpet of the entry way.
As we take our seats you see into the kitchen and are blinded by the sparkle of the stainless steel and the delicious aroma coming from it.
A sense of ease comes over you as your mind is at ease; this is not some rat trap of a place.
If say any of these small items struck out at your senses negatively it would stick out quite quickly.
Lets suppose we were greeted by a dirty, molding and stinking carpet in the entryway.
My first impression would be "this place needs a professional cleaning service for a top to bottom cleaning".
Thoughts would go to the possible mess in the kitchen and the rest rooms.
Then no matter how good the food may be my impression have already been tainted before the menu comes.
Whether people realize it or not their senses are alive when they go to an eating establishment.
If eating was not about the senses we would not have the variety of food we do.
Restaurants would be wise to pay attention to small details especially in regard to cleanliness even outside of the kitchen.
One of the simplest pleasures in life can be a nice meal out, it is something all people be they rich or poor can enjoy.
It becomes an experience of the senses, for the couple out on a romantic dinner or the child out for dinner the very first time.
A power lunch can be a success or failure from the first moment the establishment is seen by the clients.
No matter the time of day all of our senses take in the experience even if we are not aware of it at the time.
They slowly build in our consciousness until it becomes a memory that is to be cherished, recalled with disdain or just forgotten.
Before even arriving at the establishment its location already begins giving us our experience.
Who would want to have a quiet romantic dinner at a place next to the airport runway; I would not want to eat a hotdog from a vendor set up next to the sewage plant.
The mood of the meal can be prejudged by our reluctance or eagerness to arrive at the place.
When someone say "I'm taking you to dinner in New York City" you can already picture the lights of Times Square or the skyline with the Empire State building even before you go.
If you are no jaded New Yorker your mood is already set for adventure and the meal to come has already scored some points to the positive.
Let say I invite you to a nice dinner in the Manhattan theatre district with its many fine establishment.
As we walk up to the restaurant your mood is filled with anticipation we pass by crystal clear plate glass windows with their diners savoring their meals.
We come to our chosen establishment and you notice the details that will foreshadow your experience.
First you notice the sparkle on the glass door and the meticulously vacuumed carpet of the entry way.
As we take our seats you see into the kitchen and are blinded by the sparkle of the stainless steel and the delicious aroma coming from it.
A sense of ease comes over you as your mind is at ease; this is not some rat trap of a place.
If say any of these small items struck out at your senses negatively it would stick out quite quickly.
Lets suppose we were greeted by a dirty, molding and stinking carpet in the entryway.
My first impression would be "this place needs a professional cleaning service for a top to bottom cleaning".
Thoughts would go to the possible mess in the kitchen and the rest rooms.
Then no matter how good the food may be my impression have already been tainted before the menu comes.
Whether people realize it or not their senses are alive when they go to an eating establishment.
If eating was not about the senses we would not have the variety of food we do.
Restaurants would be wise to pay attention to small details especially in regard to cleanliness even outside of the kitchen.
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