FrankTankly t1_j7revqq wrote on February 8, 2023 at 9:42 PM

Reply to comment by Wyldfire2112 in 417's Best of Restaurants '23 by Globalksp

I understand that, and it’s all well and good. But popularity unfortunately does not equal quality, so what is even the point of this list?

They even brand it as “Best” of 417, which is a misnomer if all they’re doing is tallying popularity, so again, what’s even the point? By this logic McDonalds should absolutely top several categories.

And look Harvest up, it’s fantastic.

Wyldfire2112 t1_j7rizn8 wrote on February 8, 2023 at 10:08 PM

People wouldn't vote for McDonald's as their favorite Fast Food joint, though.

The idea is that they go and ask people what their favorite food places are, and the ones the most people say are their favorite are "the best."

FrankTankly t1_j7rmm7n wrote on February 8, 2023 at 10:32 PM

I absolutely know people who would vote for McDonalds as their favorite fast food place, unfortunately.

My point, again, is that if all this boils down to a popularity contest, then why even do it? And if it’s going to be done regardless, then why not be transparent with how the list is presented. “Most popular in 417” would attract just as much attention and then would avoid all this nonsense about what restaurants are “better” than others.