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Understanding Restaurant Reviews on this Site

By Teresa R. Simpson, About.com

If you have ever read a restaurant review on the Memphis site at About.com, you may have wondered how we came up with a certain number of stars for a particular restaurant. In an effort to create uniformity across the board, restaurants are reviewed on five different factors. These factors are:
  • Food -- Did the food taste good? Were the ingredients fresh and of good quality?
  • Service -- Were the servers friendly, attentive, and prompt? Were any problems resolved satisfactorily and with courtesy?
  • Cleanliness -- Were the tables free from debris and residue? Was the floor kept swept or vacuumed? Were the restrooms clean and free from odor?
  • Value -- Was the meal a good value for the money? This is not to say that an expensive restaurant can't score a star in this area. It can, as long as the quality, preparation, and presentation of the meal make it worthy of a high dollar figure.
  • Atmosphere -- Was the restaurant inviting? Did it provide plesant music? Was the decor appealing?
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