tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post2423254070439289083..comments2024-03-26T04:26:04.911-07:00Comments on Lost City: Lost City Asks "Who Goes to Rolf's"?Brooks of Sheffieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18297071358029060908noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-70159225773100056472009-12-21T09:11:48.603-08:002009-12-21T09:11:48.603-08:00This will be my last post, I'll leave your sit...This will be my last post, I'll leave your site alone, but "Hey, I am a professional" is hardly reason enough to assume that someone's work is up to standard. I respect your right to think it's a strong argument, but I can think of lots of professional, long-standing people and operations who turned out to be worse than what we all thought. Bernie Madoff, Tiger Woods, Lehman, I could go on and on. Now, more than ever, the zeitgeist is to look at the details and read the fine print. That's why I felt that "I've been a journalist for 20 years" doesn't offer an explanation that I consider to be sufficient. My real issue, from the beginning, however, was the tone that seems to seep out of your writing in this post, as well as your comments. It strikes me as one of entitlement, and it's a little condescending, even if accurate, for example, towards Ed. It's your right to write however you see fit. I didn't intend to get mired in this nonsense, I won't post again, but just because you've done something for a long time, now, more than ever, does not mean people will assume that you are infallible.Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-89324581589401342622009-12-21T07:52:52.001-08:002009-12-21T07:52:52.001-08:00Actually, it's a very strong argument. What do...Actually, it's a very strong argument. What do you think journalist do? How do you think they write their stories? They steep themselves in their subject so that, when they have to cover a story quickly, they can gather the necessary information in a short period of time and report with a fair amount of accuracy. That's the skill set of a journalist. <br /><br />If you want me to post any more of your comments, your have to sign yourself something other than "Anonymous."Brooks of Sheffieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297071358029060908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-11513576912978078662009-12-21T07:20:44.279-08:002009-12-21T07:20:44.279-08:00Brook,
The "I have lots of experience as a j...Brook,<br /><br />The "I have lots of experience as a journalist so I must be right" is a terribly weak argument that relies on little more than the confidence of the user, rather than context. I am not a journalist, but I have been going to restaurants all my life. The bar is too crowded, the food is not great, and it's not a great place. I am very objective about that. I just felt that your post sounded like an overly snarky journalist who was annoyed to not get her way, that's all. It was the tone of it. Your response to Ed was fairly flippant as well. Trust me, I've been reading all my life, and therefore, I must be right. I know what I am doing. Sound familiar?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-78848356512982225602009-12-21T07:11:41.141-08:002009-12-21T07:11:41.141-08:00Anonymous: I've been a reporter for 20 years. ...Anonymous: I've been a reporter for 20 years. I've long been adept in gathering a lot of information and impressions in a short period of time, and my experience has told me my instinct are usually on the money. <br /><br />Actually, two visits is a surplus. If you've read the feature before, you'd know that all the "Who Goes There?" articles are based on a single meal—that, and a ton of research prior to visiting. <br /><br />And, OF COURSE locals go there. Point to any restaurant in Kingdom Come and you can bet locals go there.<br /><br />Finally, I'd wager my assessment of Rolf's is probably more accurate than yours, as your is arguably skewed by affection and the complacency that goes along with it.Brooks of Sheffieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297071358029060908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-51765152541929366012009-12-21T07:03:46.043-08:002009-12-21T07:03:46.043-08:00Brooks,
"local yuppies" is a lot of lit...Brooks,<br /><br />"local yuppies" is a lot of literary license on your part, as is the snarky "unfashionable" comment. You got all this from two trips? The food is in fact average, but the fact is that a lot of LOCALS have annual dinners there. They make plans and keep their reservations. Sorry you don't like it, but it's not going away, and it's a LOCAL tradition for many.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-34080853410816500272009-12-20T18:25:05.469-08:002009-12-20T18:25:05.469-08:00Ed: Tourist go there, and local yuppies. Thought I...Ed: Tourist go there, and local yuppies. Thought I made that fairly clear.Brooks of Sheffieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297071358029060908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-18656935462512895812009-12-19T11:00:42.166-08:002009-12-19T11:00:42.166-08:00Went there once several Octobers ago. Loved the o...Went there once several Octobers ago. Loved the over-the-top Octoberfest fall color decor, found the service cold and indifferent, hated the food. My German-American grandmother could cook rings around the dried-out old over-cooked stuff I got there. Now I just walk by and enjoy the seasonal decor through the windows.mingusalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05243344762935777939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-33176020419635420942009-12-19T10:00:24.874-08:002009-12-19T10:00:24.874-08:00I read this on Eater. This was the first "Wh...I read this on Eater. This was the first "Who Goes There" review where, after reading it, it was still a mystery to me who goes there. But judging from the Eater comments, there are people who love this place. I've passed by it many times and have never been tempted to go in, it appears I've had good judgement in this area.Ednoreply@blogger.com