The Ranger wrote:
>
> On Jul 30, 10:57 pm, "Bob Terwilliger" >
> wrote:
> > Arri wrote:
> > > No long recitations of 'specials' which are rarely all that special.
> > > Chalkboard at the entrance is enough info.
> > >
> > I don't like chalkboards at the entrance. Either you're reading the
> > chalkboard standing in the way of people going in and out, or you're hustled
> > past the chalkboard without having time to read it. I think a menu insert is
> > a much better way of handling it.

A well-placed chalkboard never ever blocks the entrance. That's just
stupid. Any restaurant that hustles potential customers past anything
isn't providing good service. Menu inserts cost more and can imply that
the menu doesn't change very often.

>
> I'm not a big fan of chalk boards or lists at the front of the
> restaurant, either, but there are times when these "support" lists are
> helpful. (I can only think of two times but there ya go.)
>
> The Ranger

It's the best way to gauge whether or not one should choose to eat
somewhere different. If the specials are drab or mundane, what does that
say for the rest of the menu?