Park Avenue Bistro "Blog Dinner"
Here's a quick explanation: Several of the city's food bloggers were invited to participate in a dinner-discussion about food/restaurants by the proprietor of Park Avenue Bistro. The intent, I surmise, was to drum up reviews of the new restaurant or at least get a buzz going on about it. As I'd find out during dinner, the owner isn't about to change what he's doing based on a few comments here and there (his words, not mine). About a dozen showed up including Midtown Lunch, Habeas Brulee, Eats.com, NYC Foodie, and the Bridge & Tunnel Club.
So I think the best way to "review" the experience or more to the point, the food we had, I've gone ahead and commented on the menu we were given. Is this a harsh review? Perhaps, but there is no excuse for a restaurant handing out a menu as poorly written as this. I freely admit that I have spelling, grammatical and syntax errors all throughout my blog. But this is simply a diary or personal food journal of my restaurant visits for myself. It's not a job, I'm not trying to gain advertisers/business and I'm not attempting to win any awards for my writing/blogging. I'm still not even sure if more than 10 unique visitors have stopped by.
Anyway, much the way you can judge the character of a person by the way he or she plays a round of golf, the same can be said of how one presents their business - whether it be via a website, a menu, or other branding. If that's true, Park Avenue Bistro needs some serious work. At the very least, if you aren't ready to host a party - don't host a party. There's nothing like running out of booze - unless of course you hand out the following menu... (click on it to make it larger)
So I think the best way to "review" the experience or more to the point, the food we had, I've gone ahead and commented on the menu we were given. Is this a harsh review? Perhaps, but there is no excuse for a restaurant handing out a menu as poorly written as this. I freely admit that I have spelling, grammatical and syntax errors all throughout my blog. But this is simply a diary or personal food journal of my restaurant visits for myself. It's not a job, I'm not trying to gain advertisers/business and I'm not attempting to win any awards for my writing/blogging. I'm still not even sure if more than 10 unique visitors have stopped by.
Anyway, much the way you can judge the character of a person by the way he or she plays a round of golf, the same can be said of how one presents their business - whether it be via a website, a menu, or other branding. If that's true, Park Avenue Bistro needs some serious work. At the very least, if you aren't ready to host a party - don't host a party. There's nothing like running out of booze - unless of course you hand out the following menu... (click on it to make it larger)
posted by Big Apple Dining Guide at 2:41 PM
8 Comments:
Park Ave Bistro can't be too good, given that its owner Nancy had to post a fake review on Chowhound and was deleted as a shill! She even posted as newyorknancy. Someone (probably she) als loaded Menupages with raves, which are totally in opposition to what others write about the lacklustre food there.
nicely done :)
i have been googling park avenue bistro for reviews because i am looking into their catering arm for an event i am holding in manhattan. very funny you mentioned all the typos on your menu because the proposal they sent me was loaded with typos and i thought it was just a fluke. makes you worry about how good the service as a caterer is when the proposal shows little attention to detail
Park Avenue Bistro has a Three star ranking by the New York Times
Wow, someone should feel ashamed. I'm no Greta Grammar, but come on! You're right, it's about presenting yourself and your business in the most professional way. This was not it.
To Anonymous...re: The NYTimes. Check again. You are grossly mistaken.
PARK BISTRO AND PARK AVENUE BISTRO ARE ONE IN THE SAME!
Magical
Park Avenue Bistro is an unforgettable experience for the sophisticated palate - not that mine is. But the quality of the food, the preparation, the presentation, and, surprisingly, the quantity will blow you away. Difficult to decide on an "entree" as all are amazing, the foie gras may be an acquired taste that some may not care for but you will not be disappointed it is perfect. Yes – a phenomenal experience. Let’s talk about the service beyond reproach and what you would expect from a restaurant of this calibre - attentive but unobtrusive. The time we spent there passed like minutes and the staff WANTS you to enjoy your dinner in a relaxed fashion. Dining at Park Avenue Bistro itself is something to be relished - an evening's entertainment in and of itself. "good value" “great service” so much so that we decided to celebrate my 50th Birthday with 50 of my dearest friends, the evening was magical. Treast yourself to an unforgettable evening of fine dining! Thank you, Park Avenue Bistro for such a wonderful time.
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