A Great Restaurant Won't Have a 'Wrong Order'

"The idea that having an unsatisfactory meal at a 'good' restaurant is somehow one's own fault for not accurately deciphering the menu is misguided."

"The mark of a truly great restaurant is that there is no 'wrong order'; every meal, every combination of dishes must be great."

"Mediocre establishments allow for great meals, but for a restaurant to be truly great, every dish’s quality matters."

"A viral pastry may be amazing, but the bakery as a whole cannot be deemed great if not all items perform well."

The article discusses the common misconception that poor dining experiences at reputed restaurants stem from customer mistakes in ordering. It argues that the true hallmark of a great restaurant is consistent quality across the menu, such that a diner should never feel they ordered incorrectly. Mediocre restaurants may yield good meals, but for a place to achieve greatness, every dish must meet high standards. This perspective challenges patrons to hold restaurants accountable for the full dining experience rather than deferring a meal's quality to personal choices.

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