CJ's gripey review punishes Molly Malone. 1 1/2 stars

It's not even snark, really. It's just cold, gimlet-eyed meanness without any humor. That's why it struck me as so out of tune.

This thread seems to have taken on the same tone.

[Robin Garr]

This thread seems to have taken on the same tone.

One person gets in a bad mood, pretty soon the whole gang is in a bad mood?

This thread seems to have taken on the same tone.

Yup, seems to have brought out a lot of pent-up frustration about the place. Say what you will about her writing style, but also credit her with an accurate assessment of the place.

[Robin Garr]

Yup, seems to have brought out a lot of pent-up frustration about the place. Say what you will about her writing style, but also credit her with an accurate assessment of the place.

Seems legit.

I tried to nudge us to discuss the odd tone of the review, irrespective of its accuracy, but it's really hard to keep those things separate.

Yup, seems to have brought out a lot of pent-up frustration about the place. Say what you will about her writing style, but also credit her with an accurate assessment of the place.

Seems legit.

I tried to nudge us to discuss the odd tone of the review, irrespective of its accuracy, but it's really hard to keep those things separate.

Speaking of tone....
The best critics are those that educate the public, as well as, the restaurant. The criticism should inform, enlighten, and guide the restaurant to better performance. The tone of this piece was a bit harsh and read more like an anonymous Yelp drive by.

The tone of this piece was a bit harsh and read more like an anonymous Yelp drive by.

Bingo, that's the term I've been trying to think of to describe the review!

Everyone seems to enjoy the outdoor seating and ambiance. The location is good. What a great opportunity for one of our many talented chefs to go in and sell their skills. "You know what I could do for you..." Sort of thing. It would be a shame to just ignore the potential that was once there.

I've been to Molly Malone's a couple of times. I didn't think it was great but it wasn't nearly as awful as she indicated. I certainly don't believe that the vile she used was justified.

We might recall when she first started she reviewed Amici's in Old Louisville and seemed to be more interested in discussing the decor of the place than the food. Most good food critics seem to really enjoy food and their experiences and evidence of this abounds in their reviews. She, however, does not demonstrate a great love for what she is doing.

[Robin Garr]

Most good food critics seem to really enjoy food and their experiences and evidence of this abounds in their reviews.

o/~ "They will know we are food critics by our love, by our love ... " o/~ o/~

Dang! Earworm!

the food there is just flat out bad, even as bar food. And for the price, it isn't really fair to call it "bar fare." I'm going to be much harsher towards your $16/dinner than I am the $6 burger and fries at some hole in the wall.

This pretty much summarizes my opinion.

The tone of this piece was a bit harsh and read more like an anonymous Yelp drive by.

Bingo, that's the term I've been trying to think of to describe the review!

Yup - well said, Will.

The tone of this piece was a bit harsh and read more like an anonymous Yelp drive by.

Bingo, that's the term I've been trying to think of to describe the review!

Yup - well said, Will.

+1