Tag Archives: Yelp

Yelp vs Google

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Burnt My Fingers

I am a Yelper. This comes as a surprise to chefs I meet, who typically hate Yelp because they see it as the source of sour grapes write-ups by amateur reviewers who want to bring a restaurant down. But for … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Bombay Mahal Channa Masala (vegan chickpea stew)

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Burnt My Fingers

Bombay Mahal is the oldest Indian restaurant in Maine, founded in the 1990s, and the proprietors were kind enough to share their recipe and cooking techniques in a virtual Yelp class. It’s hard to find a more virtuous dish than … Continue reading →

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What is the responsibility of a restaurant reviewer?

Posted on February 7, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

I guess there are still some small markets where a media outlet will provide a review as part of an advertising package for a restaurant. But more likely, the restaurant reviewer is presumed to be independent and reporting their experience … Continue reading →

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How to order steak in a seafood restaurant

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Burnt My Fingers

Yelp has a lot of good insights, but there are a few bozos lurking here and there. Among them are people who go to a restaurant that is known for one particular type of cuisine, order something completely different, then … Continue reading →

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My forgotten oyster tasting

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Burnt My Fingers

There is a story about Robert Benchley, or maybe it was James Thurber, in which he was awakened in the middle of the night by a brilliant story idea, scribbled furiously on the note pad at his bedside, then fell … Continue reading →

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