Best Cheap Eat Meal (under $20)

JUDGING (100% ANONYMOUS SITE INSPECTION)

JUDGING FUNDS REQUIRED - Funds for two people to have a meal and beverages must be provided to cover the cost of judging.

OVERVIEW

To be eligible to enter this category, food must be ordered and paid for over the bar, bistro or via at-table ordering platforms (i.e., me&u). Meals may be delivered by staff using table numbers, collected by patron using a buzzer or other methods. It must be clear that this is a casual dining experience and not a restaurant experience.

GENERAL CRITERIA

• Décor, design, ambience, atmosphere, lighting, and comfortability
• Quality and appearance of the venue (furniture, table setting, crockery, cutlery, glassware)
• Popularity of venue and alignment to local market
• Hygiene and cleanliness (all areas including restrooms)
• Promotion and marketing of food specials

FOOD AND BEVERAGE CRITERIA

• Food and beverage experience and offerings (presentation, accuracy, appearance, variety, and quality)
• Pricing relevant to local market, quality of the restaurant and dining experience
• Evidence of daily specials for food and beverage

SERVICE CRITERIA

• Excellent customer service
• Staff presentation and quality of interaction (willingness to make recommendations)
• Staff knowledge of all products
• Efficiency of order taking, meal delivery, table clearing
• Staff well-groomed
• Service consistent with a restaurant experience

CHEAP EAT MEAL CRITERIA

• Integration of specials, promotions and food offerings incorporated into the menus, and evident via signage within the venue
• Menu/food experience and offerings (presentation, accuracy, appearance, variety and quality)
• Value for money