Talk:Stars (restaurant)

Citation tag justification
One reference specifically says Chez Panisse was the birthplace of California cuisine. I.e., not Stars.

Peacock language, i.e., things that, at best, need verification: "landmark restaurant" -- what does that mean -- it was in a guidebook?. "busy open kitchen" -- other kitchens aren't busy? "instant sensation" -- give me a break, that's straight hype, "top-grossing restaurants" -- prove it.

The reference doesn't say that Tower declared he was done with California, it's the columnist's comment in passing that he "apparently was." (The same columnist that Tower refused to talk to. According to the article. Apparently.)

Statements such as "launched the careers" would probably be disputed by some of the chefs, themselves. "Greatly furthered the careers" would be a little less hype-like.

It's really tiresome to wade through the innuendos and fashionably correct articles from the San Francisco Chronicle: they don't appear reliable, they aren't from primary sources, and by far the bulk of the material comes from a columnist who Towers wouldn't talk to. One could spend forever debating which renowned chefs were "launched" by an institution -- as opposed to publicity, happenstance, or perhaps -- talent. Therefore the statements do not belong in an encyclopedia. 67.169.126.223 (talk) 15:56, 29 June 2008 (UTC)
 * "Landmark restaurant" - clearly true in every sense. It was iconic, world famous, a watershed of cuisine, etc.
 * "Busy" - yes. And no, most kitchens did not have the volume.
 * "Instant" - yes. Quickly became busy.
 * "Top-grossing" - in sources.
 * "Launched careers" - generally acknowledged.
 * The San Francisco Chronicle is a reliable source, whether you like it or not.  The article in question is a thoroughly researched that won the highest award for its genre, the James Beard award for food writing.  If you wish the tone to be somewhat drier, or have specific suggestions, you are welcome to expand and improve the article.  However, it sounds as if you are bringing some personal opinions and perhaps experience the matter, which you may have to check at the door when you wish to edit an article like this.  - Wikidemo (talk) 18:30, 29 June 2008 (UTC)

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