"Today is the first day of the Aden Square Aden Square food competition; I wonder if there are any new good restaurants in the Aden Square this month."
"This thing can only deceive those diners who don't come here often. The top ten of the list hasn't changed for three years, and the top 30 are always the same few restaurants. Every month, it's just a formality. There is no reference value at all."
"That's right. Not to mention the top ten, the top thirty hasn't changed for several months. I even ate all the top thirty restaurants according to the list. Many of them are not even as good as the ones ranked after the fiftieth place."
"It's getting worse every year. Over 20 years ago, the Aden Square Aden Square Aden Square Aden Square Aden Square food competition was truly a guide to good food. Any restaurant that made it into the top 10 would definitely be a delicacy that would satisfy the vast majority of people. But now … Sigh … "
There were already many people gathered in front of the magic screen at the center of the Aden Square, waiting for the rankings to be updated at 7 AM. There were customers who wanted to see if there were any new restaurants, as well as restaurant owners and waiters who had been ordered to keep watch.
"Boss, our Ricky's Rotisserie will definitely make it into the top 30 again, right?" A young man who was dressed as a waiter turned to the portly middle-aged man beside him with a fawning smile.
"Of course! Our Ricky's Rotisserie took the 30th spot on the Aden Square Aden Square food competition last time, and it's been there for three consecutive months. It's received a lot of praise from our customers, so our target this time isn't just the 30th spot; it's the even more prestigious 29th place!" Ricky said with a smug expression. His voice had intentionally raised a few octaves, and he could sense the envious gazes directed at him from all around him, and the smug smile on his face grew even more pronounced.
As a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Ricky's Rotisserie was guaranteed a spot in the top 30. Even though he had spent a lot of money to secure a spot in the top 30, it wasn't a bad deal for him to give up a month's worth of profits in order to secure a spot in the top 30.
After being in the top 30 for two months in a row, the rotisserie's turnover had nearly doubled. As long as it moved up one more spot, the turnover would definitely continue to rise. When that time came, they could buy the restaurant next door and expand the scale of the restaurant. The business that had been stagnant for more than a decade would be able to take another step forward.
This was business. Opening a restaurant in the Aden Square, it was difficult to stand out from the crowd just by relying on good food. Although the Aden Square food competition wasn't as effective as it used to be, as long as one could make it into the top 30, the advertising effect would still be very significant.
Of course, this ranking had almost become the private ranking of the Aden Chamber of Commerce. Apart from a few long-established companies, the other companies that could enter the top 50 were all members of the Aden Chamber of Commerce. Every month, the competition for the ranking was very intense. This was also a business.
"These fools cast every vote so seriously, but what's the use? Could it be that being delicious really gave one a high ranking? The current ranking is not the same as it was 20 years ago. " Ricky swept his gaze over the expectant customers, and a mocking smile appeared on his face. He raised his chin proudly as he looked at the employees who were anxiously adjusting the statistics.
"Luther, where do you think that restaurant will rank?" Alvin, who was standing aside, gently nudged Luther with his elbow and asked.
"In my mind, the top four should all belong to Mamy's," Luther replied in a soft voice. He paused momentarily before continuing, "But it's going to be a little difficult in reality. The size of the restaurant and its attitude toward food have limited his votes. Perhaps one or two dishes have a chance of making it into the top 50."
"Making it into the top 50 on the first day? Is it really that good? " Alvin was a little surprised. Even though they were employees, even the president didn't know what the results would be until the voting results were tallied.
"I strongly suggest that you try their roujiamo and sweet tofu pudding. They're a little expensive, but they're definitely worth the price," Luther said with a smile.
"Alright, when I get my salary this month, I'll definitely go and try something that you and the vice president can't stop praising." Alvin nodded with an expectant look on his face. Vice President Robert very rarely commented on a restaurant's quality, but he had recommended the savory tofu pudding the day before.
"Gjerj, what do you think Mr. Mak's restaurant's ranking will be?" In the crowd, Harrison was trying his best to open his eyes as he tried to find Mamy's on the ranking.
"In terms of deliciousness alone, it should be in the top five, but this ranking is a little exaggerated, so it's hard to say where it'll rank. Perhaps it'll make it into the top 30," Gjerj mused.
As veteran foodies in the Aden Square, they had long since broken away from relying on the ranking to find good food.
However, they had cast their votes for Mamy Restaurant the day before, so they stopped to take a look today. In any case, the restaurant wouldn't open until 7: 30 PM. After watching the rankings, they would have something to talk about when they lined up later.
They weren't the only customers with such thoughts. Even they didn't understand why they cared so much about a restaurant's ranking.
"Top 30? If it's not in the top 10, I'm going to vote with my feet! " Gjerj was a little annoyed as he said, "The ranking has become more and more unsightly over the years. If you want to find a restaurant with good taste, you have to choose from the top 50 and below. But Mamy's is enough for now. If I were to go to another restaurant, I might not be able to eat it."
"Don't let the other bosses hear you, or they'll cut you up," Gjerj said with a smile. He couldn't help but shake his head as he looked at the restaurants on the ranking.
Apart from a few old brands that were indeed good, many of the restaurants at the top of the ranking had only become popular in recent years because of some gimmicks and the ranking. Their taste wasn't even as good as the restaurants below the top 50.
"It's almost time," someone in the crowd called out at this moment.
Everyone reflexively raised their heads and craned their necks to look at the first magic screen. The top 30 dishes and restaurants would appear on the first screen, and the prices of the top 30 dishes for the month would be printed on the first page of the Food Association's Recommendation Page.
A confident smile appeared on Ricky's face. His goal for this month was to reach the 29th position. He had already earned the money, and all he had to do now was bask in the envious gazes and congratulations of others. This was why he had woken up so early to come here.
A worker with a serious expression gently pressed a square magic crystal into the groove at the center of a black pillar in front of the magic screen.
The blue light shone, and the words on the magic screen flickered a few times before turning black. Then, the red words slowly lit up.
"29th place, Mamy's! Braised chicken and rice! "
"30th place, Mamy's! La zhi roujiamo! "
Two cries of surprise rang out from the crowd.
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