Show Notes
A great night out does not happen by accident. This week on Flavorphiles, Tanner and Jerry break down how to get the most out of every restaurant experience—from choosing the right place to ordering like someone who knows what they’re doing.
We start with the Amuse Booze: amaro, the bittersweet Italian liqueur you should probably be drinking at the end of dinner. Then, Tanner shares how to spot a great restaurant before you book, including what menus can tell you, why some reviews are useless, and the social media trick that helps reveal what a place is reallay like.
Next, we get into the art of ordering well, especially when you’re the person responsible for the whole table. Tanner explains how to build a balanced meal, avoid ordering chaos, and make sure everyone gets the best possible experience.
Then it’s time for restaurant pet peeves: the things guests do all the time that make restaurants quietly lose their minds. Yes, unfortunately, this includes people pooping on the floor.
Finally, we close with how to become the kind of guest restaurants actually want to take care of—the one who gets better service, hard-to-get reservations, the occasional freebie, and maybe even a little extra love from the staff.
This is the insider’s guide to dining out better, ordering smarter, and never being “that table.
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