Guest Column

Food Bloggers Gone Wild! Are They Reviewing The Restaurant Or Their Hairstyle?

By
Satyanarayan Mohapatra

Hello Bhubaneswar foodies, let’s have a little chat.

It seems that the lines between snapping a blurry selfie and actually reviewing food have got a bit muddled. Think of it like this – there’s a difference between shouting ‘This pasta tastes good!’ and diving into why it tastes good.

So, let me dish out some tips to separate the true reviewers from the, well, let’s just say, overenthusiastic lunch documentarians.

Restaurant Review: More than just the Main Course

Imagine you’re on a hot date at that new spot with the neon sign and waiters dressed in suspiciously fashionable overalls. A restaurant review is like a detailed report card for your whole night.

Atmosphere Check: Did the flickering candlelight and soft music set the mood, or did the screaming kids at the next table make you want to elope with the potted plant?

Service Showdown: Were the waiters attentive without hovering like concerned relatives, or were you left feeling like they went on break permanently?

Price of Perfection: Was the final bill worth a triumphant grin or more of a nervous twitch? A good review lets you know if you’ll leave full and happy or just broke and disappointed.

See, it’s not just about whether the food was edible. A restaurant review captures the vibe, the good, the bad, and the hilarious.

Food Review: When the Dish is the Star

Now, let’s say you ordered some fancy fusion dish with a name you can’t quite pronounce. A food review breaks it down.

Flavour Extravaganza: Was it a flavour explosion, with spices singing a happy tune in your mouth? Or was it blander than a politician’s apology?

Texture Tango: Was that chicken perfectly crispy on the outside, melt-in-your-mouth tender on the inside, or more like a workout for your jaw? Every bite counts!

Presentation Points: Did it arrive looking like a piece of edible art, or a plate that was clearly thrown together between staff arguments? Looks matter, folks!

A true food review makes you salivate or steer clear. It tells you why something is delicious or why it should be banished from the menu.

For the Road: The Blogger Blur

Now, my dear Bhubaneswar bloggers, we get it. There’s a new cafe at every corner, and your selfie game is strong. But posting a picture of your cappuccino with a heart emoji isn’t exactly informing the masses. Let’s review the game a bit.

Ditch the Distractions: Put the phone down. Taste buds don’t work when you’re too busy posing.

Descriptive Darling: ‘Yummy’ and ‘tasty’ are as insightful as a goldfish. “The sauce was creamy with a hint of cinnamon that warmed me like a hug!” – Now that’s vivid!

Honest Opinion: If something’s terrible, say it! Your followers want the truth, not just sugar-coated nonsense in exchange for a free pastry.

Remember, a food review is about helping others decide where to spend their hard-earned money and precious taste buds.

So, Bhubaneswar, next time you see a post with more hashtags than insights, remember this –there’s a difference between snapping a quick picture of your meal and truly reviewing it with wit and wisdom. Let’s raise our standards, and our forks, to food writing that does the deliciousness of Bhubaneswar justice!

Satyanarayan Mohapatra

Nutritionist & Food Safety Consultant

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