Ken's Buffalo Food Blog: The Idea

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

The Idea

Ah...yet another food blog on the web. Just what we all need to read.

Why another? Well...in short, why not?

However, the real reason is that while food is necessary for survival, it's also a means of exchange. Every culture, group, region, or family has its own way of preparing food and one of the best ways to learn about it all is through the basic necessities. Since we all MUST eat, we might as well find a way to enjoy it. Luckily, that is easily accomplished (most of the time).

The actual idea of this is just an extension of my facebook postings of food either I've prepared or had prepared for me (restaurants or friends), all followed with the internetz famous "nom nom nom." Recent trips to my family on Long Island generated quite a few photos and much interest from friends. Of them, no less than half a dozen wanted to know if/when I was starting a food blog. So here it is!

I cook quite a bit at home and head out often as well. I'll be posting photos and reviews of places mostly in and around the Buffalo, NY area (with addresses!). Others will be the food prepared in my functional-yet-ugly-looking kitchen without my address- I can't have people stealing my food.

Let the nom nom nom's start...

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The "nom nom nom" ranking system

At the end of each review will be a certain number of noms, 0-5, correlating to my overall opinion and thoughts. The ratings take into account the service, overall feel, and most importantly the quality of the food. Since there are many factors that go into the rating, the written review will give a more through explanation for each stop.

[Zero]- I might as well have gone outside and picked through the garbage to find a meal. I really don't expect to find a place like this, and hope I never do.

Nom [1]- While not exactly garbage, really awful in one form or another. I will never set foot in here again, and hopefully it will close quickly. Hopefully this is another rare ranking.

Nom Nom [2]- While not totally awful, it was particularly bad in one area or another. I would consider going to places here again, but only with much protest to head elsewhere.

Nom Nom Nom [3]- Most places will fall into this category. Overall it's "as expected" with nothing being extraordinarily amazing or awful. These places are stops I willingly go to again, but I won't travel ridiculous lengths to get to.

Nom Nom Nom Nom [4]- Congrats. A 4-nom ranking means that it's a personal favorite for one reason or another. Expect a consistently great meal and overall a good experience. Few places will be in this category, but those that are should be considered even if it's not right around the block.

NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM [5]- The full 5! Rarely will something land in this category. For a full 5, the expectations are high and the food is in the tier of "best thing I ever ate."At this moment, there are few overall places (written about here or not) that I can think of that fall into this category. By few, I'm talking less than 10. Don't expect it much, but when one comes along it's by far worth a drive or to make a destination spot.