Fellrath

I'm not billowy, I was just expressing my disfavor for the new style of reviewing in Kansas City magazine. After reading the last review in the magazine I was just really puzzled, then after reading Fellrath's post I started to think, I just hope I didn't get the wrong idea of his writings. Maybe with the next month's review it will elucidate things up for me. I'm looking forward to the upcoming issue. ← I hesitate, but I'll ask because I'm curious. What do you mean by the magazine's "new style" of reviewing? The format, or the content? What did you find disfavorable about it? And, if you would be willing to share, what kind of "idea" did my last review of Cafe Sebastienne impart to you? I would be curious to know what readers have to say. I invite them to email me or write to me at the magazine.

The editor at the KC Magazine has given me full editorial control of the restaurant criticism section. If I understand your question correctly, then you are incorrect. KC Magazine does not deem itself a provider for restaurant criticism. It is a provider of restaurant criticism, and I am their resident critic. Also, the magazine will continue to offer recommendations and cater to advertisers. I see no issue here. If you do, I'd be curious to hear your thoughts. I hope this clarifies things for you.

I hesitate on posting, but since eGullet requires me to post to keep my membership, I shall make this observation regarding member jgm's comment: The editor at the KC Magazine has given me full editorial control of the restaurant criticism section. This is the only reason I agreed to take on this position. I have the fortunate ability to review a restaurant I agree, especially in small towns, that writing anything critical, whether it be about a politician, a restaurant, or even the lady next door, can get you into a lot of trouble. And, as ChefCAG noted above, quite astutely, that reviewing restaurants critically is a very tough thing to do. (Colby, as in bluestem Colby?) Nobody likes to receive or give criticism. Attitude and style goes a long way - for both the critic and the chef/owner. I hope that my reviews have been, and will, henceforth (I have only published two so far, bluestem and Cafe Sebastienne), be, if nothing else, fair. (Gee, the comma count in that sentence certainly didn't score me any word-efficiency points!). My opinion is only one. It certainly should not make or break a restaurant. I hope mine never does. Perhaps I should make a visit to Lawrence?? ~Fellrath Post edited for formatting at Fellrath's request, =R=