6 Tips for Foodies

Being a foodie means you are invited to some pretty awesome events and you get to eat delicious food. 

Foodies have the same interests and we do not judge each other when we take some photos of our food before eating.

Foodies shine our torch cellphone light onto dishes to enable other foodies to take well-lit photos. 

Foodies understand our struggle of a ruined background due to a random plate or serviette. (#FoodieProblems)

Here are some of the more important things I have learnt in my short time as a (female) foodie. 

1. Always carry a power bank with you
   Your phone quickly loses charge due to all the tweeting, photographing and light shining you will be doing. Ensure that you share the love on social media. It's the least you could do in return for a complimentary meal.
2. Keep a hairbrush and small make-up bag in your car 
   Sounds like common sense, but I have been caught with the wrong handbag with nothing in it. In case you are not able to get home in time to freshen up. I have been stuck in traffic and had to turn around to go straight to the restaurant wishing I had a chance to re-apply some make-up.
3. Dress in layers
   Even in winter, the restaurants tend to be very hot. You are with a large group of people and the energy levels are high, you will get hot. Make sure you are wearing layers. It will be easier to remove the jacket and the cardigan than sweltering in your jersey.
4. Go hungry
   You will be eating a lot of food, make sure you have space to fit it all in.
5. Be respectful
   You have been invited by a company who have gone out of their way to make your evening enjoyable. Don't be demanding and definitely be respectful of the waiters.
6. Be honest
   Write an honest review, but try to be objective. The restaurant can use your positive criticism constructively and make improvements. Snarky comments damage your reputation and are pointless.
   If you were taking multiple photos of your food, expect it to have cooled down a bit. Don't blame the restaurant.

Do you have any advice for other foodies out there?

Follow my Foodie journey on Tables & Thyme and be prepared to get hungry!