I think David Hayden (and I assume you misspelled his name by accident) got the reader's vote because he's a terrific server. He's knowledgeable, professional and customer-service focused. Outside of that, I've known him personally to be quite humble, gracious, generous, kind and an all-around good guy. I don't think there's anything wrong with being a self-promoter - anyone who has any online presence at all isn't just in it for the carpal tunnel.
I think your under-the-table jabs aren't necessary and make you come across as one of the least saavy self-promoting "journalists" around. And that's not going to win you any reader awards.
Just sayin.'
I think David Hayden (and I assume you misspelled his name by accident) got the reader's vote because he's a terrific server. He's knowledgeable, professional and customer-service focused. Outside of that, I've known him personally to be quite humble, gracious, generous, kind and an all-around good guy. I don't think there's anything wrong with being a self-promoter - anyone who has any online presence at all isn't just in it for the carpal tunnel.
I think your under-the-table jabs aren't necessary and make you come across as one of the least saavy self-promoting "journalists" around. And that's not going to win you any reader awards.
Just sayin.'
Hear, hear, ue. Everything in moderation.
Not to toot my own horn or anything - okay, that's not entirely true - I will also be interviewing Ben Folds, on September 24th at 6pm. I'll be asking him about trying to eat healthy on the road, what he REALLY thinks about Justin Parlette, and if he or his lovely wife have any recipes to share involving fall root vegetables. I'm shooting for a Barbara Walters moment where I make him cry, in a good way.
The odd thing for me is that Denny's is one of the only places of this type that offers some healthier options on their breakfast menu, like yogurt and fruit.
That said, I the last time we were out of town, and ate at Denny's, I ordered the yogurt and it was served at barely room temperature, like it had just been sitting in a box in the corner. It was gross.
Re: “This year's Best of Kansas City has something delicious for everyone”
Misspelled names aside, you really have that little respect for your readers so as to backhandedly insult their choices? I'm not implying that you're kind of a jerk or anything, but lay off and give the guy his moment. He won, congratulations to him, end of story.