{"id":10971,"date":"2025-03-13T10:16:39","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T08:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/?p=10971"},"modified":"2025-04-01T14:54:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T12:54:36","slug":"what-do-award-winning-restaurants-get-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/what-do-award-winning-restaurants-get-right\/","title":{"rendered":"What do award-winning restaurants get right?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  1. Key criteria for awards<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. The role of the chef and personality
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  3. Perception management and publicity<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. What do diners dislike?<\/a><\/li>\n
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    Before analysing what award-winning restaurants do that others don\u2019t, it\u2019s worth noting that they are all different, with diverse systems and reviewers.<\/p>\n

    Some awards are based on diner reviews like Dineplan Reviewers\u2019 Choice<\/a>, some on bookings or algorithms, and others \u2013 like the annual JHP Gourmet Guide\u2122<\/a> that I lead \u2013 rely on a series of anonymous reviews by experienced and qualified gourmets. Consistency is crucial, and that\u2019s why multiple visits by different reviewers at different times of the year are necessary.<\/p>\n

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    Key criteria for awards<\/h4>\n
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    JHP Gourmet Guide\u2122 one, two, and three Plates are awarded based on numerous criteria. Because food in a fine-dining setting is expected to be flawless, and our readers are globally exposed and discerning, we ensure that taste<\/strong>, texture<\/strong>, temperature<\/strong>, technique<\/strong>, plating<\/strong>, presentation<\/strong>, and innovation<\/strong> are some of the vast criteria.<\/p>\n

    And that\u2019s only for the food. The setting<\/strong>, sense of place<\/strong>, ambience<\/strong>, drinks<\/strong>, service<\/strong>, locality<\/strong>, seasonality<\/strong>, and sustainability<\/strong> all matter too.<\/p>\n

    Some restaurants also win awards for doing something unique or niche, or by focusing on a specific cuisine. Wine and beverage pairings, exceptional wine lists, and drinks offerings are often key contributors to garnering awards.<\/p>\n

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