Updated Design or what happens when you tickle a sleeping tiger
Apr
2012
Unless you’re reading this on a Text-to-Braille converting machine, you will have noticed that I revamped the design. So far I was doing it myself, but obviously this was only a secondary area of my profound skillset and other vast levels of expertise. After some clandestine meetings organised by my associate, I opted on Mr. Ogg to give me a hand. He did ask me all kind of weird questions about the target groups (yes that’s you) which I classified as extremly sophisticated people with a lot of charm, intelligence, good-looks, funny and of course food connaisseurs with a broad knowledge. I was asked about color schemes and patterns, feeling somewhat out of my comfort zone I said I’m male and that I didn’t want pink, turquoise, mauve or floral patterns. I found it quite amazing what it looks like and I’m happy.
But the bigger question is, why did I do it? Research shows that this is the oldest restaurant blog in Switzerland. Like all successful things competition sneaks in and like a small village in Gaul which wasn’t conquered by the Romans, the real picky gourmet is under siege. PR firms send me unsolicited texts (which some of my competition chooses to publich), Freelance writers ask me to write posts in exchange for naming certain firms and attractive women want to buy me meals (must be my sensible touch). Other part of my competition does beautiful photos, full-length interviews or work at an actual Swiss National Conservative Tabloid.
In the midst of this maelstrom a shy, inconspicuous and demure food critic remains. Like Gulliver being attacked by dwarfs, the muscles in my battle-hardend body, covered by scars from many a football game tensed once again. Will I let the youngsters get to me or will the Empire strike back with nothing but cunningness, wits and some desperate courage.
Almost like Samson who had to summon his strength once more to push in the pillars of the temple after Delilah had cut his seven locks. Luckily I don’t have wavy curly hair and I am bristling with power, confidence and the testosterone level of a bull. I am Number One and my goal is to remain Number One, again and again and again. I don’t just want to keep my competition at bay – I want to widen the gap 🙂
18/04/2012 at 08:25
Well done! Love the new design, and the possibility to subscribe again for new posts via email.
All the best and good luck with the new look!
– B.
18/04/2012 at 22:04
Much appreciated! I optimised it to meet your taste 🙂
18/04/2012 at 19:41
the new design is fresh and easy to navigate. well done!
i’ve been following you for a while now – mainly for your honesty and your clear passion for eating 😉
keep up the good work!
18/04/2012 at 22:04
Thanks for the nice feedback!
19/04/2012 at 13:49
nice (masculine) design indeed. love the simplicity above all, which you have maintained. if you keep your writing up, i’ll follow you with joy for more years!
regards,
alex
19/04/2012 at 14:21
btw: somehow I feel that a new bestselling book will be available for upcoming christmas:)
Title: “Best of real picky gourmet’s 2012/13″…
I’d buy it! 🙂 Maybe checkout lulu.com for that?
Cheers
B.
19/04/2012 at 17:04
Congrats! The new design just rocks and meets the five stars on your logo! Keep on eating and blogging! :o)
19/04/2012 at 17:05
ooops… should be a 🙂
21/04/2012 at 14:22
brilliant, mr. picky ! very attractive, masculine, user-friendly design.
as for those other bloggers, those be some fightin’ words there, number one. 😉
23/04/2012 at 11:34
I think you are definitely number one, as I haven’t even heard of any other restaurant blogs in Zurich! 🙂 Like the updated design, but more pictures please! Also could you maybe add some kind of sorting / search function so we can look at your reviews by cuisine or location?
23/04/2012 at 19:17
You can search in the side bar for anything you can think of, or you can try the “Archives” link and search for locations using the browser search function.
25/04/2012 at 07:08
I tried to add this blog to my RSS reader and it couldn’t pick up a feed. Would you be able to add a button somewhere on the page? Thanks!
25/04/2012 at 22:10
http://therealpickygourmet.com/feed/ Try this link – let me know if it works.
19/06/2012 at 16:22
The new layout is pretty, but unfortunately the images are not shown in the text of the RSS feed. This means I would have to go to your webpage every time to see your pictures 🙁