Why are modern restaurants so noisy? Acoustics.Vindicates audiophiles
Posted by: warwick on 05 March 2007
http://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/nick060701
Part of the free content on Master of Wine Jancis Robinson's website. On the food section run by her restaurant consultant husband Nick Lander.
Part of the free content on Master of Wine Jancis Robinson's website. On the food section run by her restaurant consultant husband Nick Lander.
Posted on: 05 March 2007 by BigH47
We were only saying that yesterday. Whilst in an Italian in Leatherhead celebrating my 60th. 11 of us on along table having trouble hearing to either end. I suspect it was kind of due to us though as others got louder to overcome our table and we responded.
I was taught to keep a low level when talking in public,this has not been passed on by other parents I find.It seems that some people with accents that should indicate a decent education have to "include" whole pub/resturant in their conversations.
H
I was taught to keep a low level when talking in public,this has not been passed on by other parents I find.It seems that some people with accents that should indicate a decent education have to "include" whole pub/resturant in their conversations.
H
Posted on: 05 March 2007 by Rasher
Surely you go to the restaurant that is appropriate to the mood or company at the time.
I have my birthday bash every year with the same crowd of around 18 people in a restaurant in Brighton, and although we've moved around a bit over the years, I have settled on a place that is really noisy and lively, and we just love it - mainly because we end up being to noisiest crowd in there. I wouldn't want to go there with just four of us though, because it wouldn't be appropriate.
Places differ, and that's why there is so much selection.
I can't see the problem if you just take a peek inside to see before you decide.
I once went with couple of friends to a place that one of them wanted to go to, and we were put into a tiny room on our own with two waiters, and it was like eating in a library. We couldn't help but whisper. It was awful. Couldn't wait to get out and down to the local pub.
To be honest Howard, Italian places are usually informal and they can be loud, so it isn't entirely unexpected.
I have my birthday bash every year with the same crowd of around 18 people in a restaurant in Brighton, and although we've moved around a bit over the years, I have settled on a place that is really noisy and lively, and we just love it - mainly because we end up being to noisiest crowd in there. I wouldn't want to go there with just four of us though, because it wouldn't be appropriate.
Places differ, and that's why there is so much selection.
I can't see the problem if you just take a peek inside to see before you decide.
I once went with couple of friends to a place that one of them wanted to go to, and we were put into a tiny room on our own with two waiters, and it was like eating in a library. We couldn't help but whisper. It was awful. Couldn't wait to get out and down to the local pub.
To be honest Howard, Italian places are usually informal and they can be loud, so it isn't entirely unexpected.
Posted on: 05 March 2007 by BigH47
I wasn't complaining we know what to expect in Italian restaurants. It just seemed notable to us that we might have been the noisy ones this time.
Rasher.
What do you recommend in Brighton?
Howard
Rasher.
What do you recommend in Brighton?
Howard
Posted on: 05 March 2007 by Rasher
Blimey Howard...what do you want?
You tell me what your tastes are & I'll recommend you a place. How important is the wine list?
You tell me what your tastes are & I'll recommend you a place. How important is the wine list?
Posted on: 05 March 2007 by BigH47
Sorry Rasher I was thinking of Italian restaurants.
We usually go to Al Forno/Duomo or Pinocchios. Most times we are travelling by car so we don't drink much, perhaps somewhere with a good house red?
Thanks
Howard
We usually go to Al Forno/Duomo or Pinocchios. Most times we are travelling by car so we don't drink much, perhaps somewhere with a good house red?
Thanks
Howard
Posted on: 06 March 2007 by Bruce Woodhouse
It is the fashion for hard floors and minimal soft furnishings.
Bruce
Bruce
Posted on: 06 March 2007 by Rasher
Howard.
You are going to find it hard to beat Al Duomo for everyday Italian, except maybe for going to Otello in Hove, which is superb.
For a special night out, One Paston Place for really good food with an Italian twist. The everyday menu is Italian & the main menu less so, but I recommend the Taster menu which seems to be a trend after Ramsey's Maze (we have Graze in Hove which is a blatant copy, but very good).
You are going to find it hard to beat Al Duomo for everyday Italian, except maybe for going to Otello in Hove, which is superb.
For a special night out, One Paston Place for really good food with an Italian twist. The everyday menu is Italian & the main menu less so, but I recommend the Taster menu which seems to be a trend after Ramsey's Maze (we have Graze in Hove which is a blatant copy, but very good).