Blog to Slog!

[jamiemaw]

I'm delighted to break the news that our very own Andrew Morrison (aka waiterblog) has signed on as the incoming restaurant critic for the West Ender newspaper, replacing Robin Mines who held the position for many years and has moved on to new ventures.

Many of us have been captivated by Andrew's original and spirited voice on these boards. We'll now look forward to sharing that voice as it's heard by many others.

Congratulations, Andrew.

Edited May 23, 2005 by jamiemaw (log)

[Chef Metcalf]

Congratulations Andrew!

That's wonderful news!

Frances

[*Deborah*]

W00t!

[Ling]

Wow! Congratulations, and I look forward to reading your reviews!

[Zucchini Mama]

Halleluja! (sung loudly and with gusto)

Zuke

[Daddy-A]

Great, now we know where to find him if we don't agree with what he wrote!

Congrats Andrew. Well deserved.

A.

[barolo]

That's great. I'm looking forward to some good reading! Congratulations, Andrew.

[Vancouver Lee]

Way to go, Andrew. Couldn't happen to a nicer or more deserving fellow.

[nwyles]

That is it !

Too many professional food writers - Maw, Mundy, Morrison.

With all these pros around, I am going to have to start writing in Word and copying over to avoid any messages about spelling !

There goes the neighbourhood.

What is next ?

Mooshmouse writing a book ?

[Feedbag]

Congrats, Andrew. You've got all the right stuff for that gig.

How often will your reviews appear?

And Neil? Your attempts at curmudgeonocity fall flat

as a souffle in a hurricane. Best leave that to a greater Talent.

You're way too cute for crotchety.

[Mooshmouse]

Félicitations Andrew!

[jackandjill]

That's excellent news, congratulations!

When's the first review?

[kontemporary]

eGullet is taking over the wooorrrrld. congratulations mr waiterblog!

[Andrew Morrison]

Aw, shucks fellas. Thanks very much.

The column is called...uh...WAITERBLOG, and my first foray into the realm of the printed word is June 2nd and once a week thereafter.

Thanks again and I hope you'll be gentle.

[canucklehead]

Andrew

Congratulations and all the best. Really looking forward to reading your column in the WE. Hope that this does not cut down on your invovlement with egullet.

[canucklehead]

Thanks again and I hope you'll be gentle. 

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You are kidding, right?

[appreciator]

^ ah... but of course...

No doubt Andrew is hoping and wishing that we will all read and scrutinize each and every issue of the West Ender from now on and partake in an active and lively critique in all he has to say...

Right?

Kidding.......

P.S. Congrats Andrew...... big shoes to fill

Edited May 24, 2005 by appreciator (log)

[easy]

Very good news Andrew! Congrats. I will read the westender with breathless anticipation!

Cheers!

[nwyles]

Congrats, Andrew. You've got all the right stuff for that gig.

How often will your reviews appear?

And Neil? Your attempts at curmudgeonocity fall flat

as a souffle in a hurricane. Best leave that to a greater Talent.

You're way too cute for crotchety.

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You are right. I was just trying it out to see if it fits. It does not.

Where is Talent ?

[Daddy-A]

Any chance we can make this somewhat food related?

Just wondering ...

I want to know if he's going to try the "anonymous" schtick like Laba, and make reservations under pseudo-names, or go more the "larger-than-life" route a la Joanne Kates.

A.

[Andrew Morrison]

Dude, I'm bringing a marching band.

[eatrustic]

Congrats on the new gig Andrew. Does this mean you are giving up the waiter beat? (Conflict?)

Do you actually have a budget for your reviews? If I recall Robin Mines did not have a budget and had to barter dinner for reviews (although this theoretically did not guarantee a good review the conflict was obvious).

[Daddy-A]

Dude, I'm bringing a marching band. 

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I guess I asked because it would be intersting to know in advance where you were going. I know that would destroy any chance of getting to review the place without their advance knowledge of your impending visit. Still, it would be interesting ... like when Jamie visited Bis Moreno with Michael Smith.

This whole thing should be fascinating to experience. Andrew reviews the restaurants in the paper ... we review his reviews on-line.

Any thought Andrew?

A.

[Andrew Morrison]

I love my job and will stay on. There is no conflict that I can see. I will never mention my restaurant in my column (it's also outside the circulation area). As for the pay/budget structure, I wouldn't think it wise for me to go there. That being said, donations are accepted at the following address:

The Cupboard Under the Stairs (not that one...the one with the computer!)

[nwyles]

How about "The life and times of the Hanger steak - the rise from obscurity to the culinary icon it is today "

or

Neil Wyles - the man, the myth, the lightweight drinker ! ( Jamie can back me up on this ! Had to leave a party early, I am sooooooo ashamed. Trying out for "Team Heineken" and was cut very early in the game ! )