THE RULES OF IVY
I've been accused of odd food quirks, but I'm not elitist, I'll clarify. This is a list of my dislikes which shape my opinions of dining experiences in general. I'll add to it as I think of more things. DIRT If the dining area or bathrooms are dirty, I'm outta there. A restaurant owner knows that I can see the dining area and rest room, and those areas are easy to clean. If they're letting me see dirt there, I shudder to think how filthy the kitchen is-- which is difficult to clean properly (hello under the counter coolers!) and they know I can't see in there. UGGGHH. Now I must go barf. I'll be right back. RUDE STAFF I can even look past awkward exchanges with a waitress who is trying to be funny, because I don't get everyone's brand of funny, but don't be fucking rude. And contrary to what many people believe, rudeness is not part of a sommalier's job - and no, it doesn't make them seem particularly knowledgeable or intimidate me,