How to write a restaurant review. B2.2. Blended learning

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How to write a restaurant review

B2.2 Blended learning

What is the aim of a restaurant review? (TWO ANSWERS)

1. To comment on the place in a highly emotional way, so that you can connect with your readers.
2. To put the reader at your table with you, so that they can decide if they want to visit the restaurant or not.
3. To complain about it on social media, so that other people know they shouldn’t go there.
4. To explain the taste, texture, smell and presentation of a restaurant’s food with precision.

What is the aim of a restaurant review? (TWO ANSWERS)

1. To comment on the place in a highly emotional way, so that you can connect with your readers.
2. To put the reader at your table with you, so that they can decide if they want to visit the restaurant or not.
3. To complain about it on social media, so that other people know they shouldn’t go there.
4. To explain the taste, texture, smell and presentation of a restaurant’s food with precision.

What other aspects should you comment on apart from the food?

1. The atmosphere, personnel’s knowledge and consideration, the speed of service and your general impression of the place.
2. The reputation of the business, the ethnic background and gender of the staff and other people's personal opinion.
3. The staff's response when you told them you're a reviewer, and how to become a Michelin-starred restaurant.

What other aspects should you comment on apart from the food?

1. The atmosphere, personnel’s knowledge and consideration, the speed of service and your general impression of the place.
2. The reputation of the business, the ethnic background and gender of the staff and other people's personal opinion.
3. The staff's response when you told them you're a reviewer, and how to become a Michelin-starred restaurant.

You should start your review with an interesting first line that encourages people to continue reading. What are examples of this? (TWO ANSWERS)

1. A line that anticipates what’s coming next: “Who would have thought the dull suburbs of Manchester could produce the most sublime ceviche ever!”
2. Directly talk about the food: "The marinara and pesto were packed with flavour, and the mozarella had a great consistency and very little oil."
3. A surprising contrast: "Though Zed's has only been up and running for 2 months, it has already won several critics' awards for its outstanding approach to food"
4. Use vague words and phrases: "The service was bad"; "The pie was great".

You should start your review with an interesting first line that encourages people to continue reading. What are examples of this? (TWO ANSWERS)

1. A line that anticipates what’s coming next: “Who would have thought the dull suburbs of Manchester could produce the most sublime ceviche ever!”
2. Directly talk about the food: "The marinara and pesto were packed with flavour, and the mozarella had a great consistency and very little oil."
3. A surprising contrast: "Though Zed's has only been up and running for 2 months, it has already won several critics' awards for its outstanding approach to food"
4. Use vague words and phrases: "The service was bad"; "The pie was great".

How should you describe the dishes? (TWO ANSWERS)

1. Describe from three to five dishes that you tasted.
2. Use descriptive adjectives that attract attention ("inexperienced", "dreamy", "authentic",...)
3. Describe all the dishes that you tried.
4. Use very general adjectives (“nice”, “good”, “bad”,...).

How should you describe the dishes? (TWO ANSWERS)

1. Describe from three to five dishes that you tasted.
2. Use descriptive adjectives that attract attention ("inexperienced", "dreamy", "authentic",...)
3. Describe all the dishes that you tried.
4. Use very general adjectives (“nice”, “good”, “bad”,...).

What aspects should you talk about? (THREE ANSWERS)

1. The origin of all the ingredients and if they lived up to your expectations.
2. Presentation + your reaction: attractively plated or just dumped there like it had fallen out of the sky?
3. If the food could be included in a variety of different diets: real food diet, keto diet or intermittent fasting.
4. Taste (using similes and descriptive language). Name spices and flavours. Do the mixtures of flavours work together?
5. Texture: did it melt in your mouth? Was it soggy (= too heavy) or crisp (= crunchy)? Juicy or tough?

What aspects should you talk about? (THREE ANSWERS)

1. The origin of all the ingredients and if they lived up to your expectations.
2. Presentation + your reaction: attractively plated or just dumped there like it had fallen out of the sky?
3. If the food could be included in a variety of different diets: real food diet, keto diet or intermittent fasting.
4. Taste (using similes and descriptive language). Name spices and flavours. Do the mixtures of flavours work together?
5. Texture: did it melt in your mouth? Was it soggy (= too heavy) or crisp (= crunchy)? Juicy or tough?

What other points should you include? (SIX ANSWERS)

1. the attention of the waiters
2. the time taken for serving
3. the waiters’ physical appearance
4. the decor
5. cleanliness and smell
6. how close your table is to the next (no one wants to hear the next table's angry/boring conversation)
7. the price (reasonable, exorbitant, good value?)
8. the dishes you didn’t order

What other points should you include? (SIX ANSWERS)

1. the attention of the waiters
2. the time taken for serving
3. the waiters’ physical appearance
4. the decor
5. cleanliness and smell
6. how close your table is to the next (no one wants to hear the next table's angry/boring conversation)
7. the price (reasonable, exorbitant, good value?)
8. the dishes you didn’t order

Remember: you should make a recommendation. Some examples of it are: (THREE ANSWERS)

1. Please, go to this restaurant and write positive Google reviews.
2. It is a fantastic place to go for a romantic date.
3. My suggestion is to skip dessert.
4. Do not talk too much to the servers; they are not very friendly.
5. Personally, I did not really like the restaurant because...

Remember: you should make a recommendation. Some examples of it are: (THREE ANSWERS)

1. Please, go to this restaurant and write positive Google reviews.
2. It is a fantastic place to go for a romantic date.
3. My suggestion is to skip dessert.
4. Do not talk too much to the servers; they are not very friendly.
5. Personally, I did not really like the restaurant because...