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=