Readers give more credibility and respond more positively to negative restaurant reviews if the critics begin their reviews by discussing the things they enjoyed about the restaurant  Studies show that readers enjoy hearing positive comments before being told unpleasant details
Ttherefore, any restaurant critic should make sure to start every review by giving ample praise about the positive aspects of the restaurant before launching into any negative commentary
Newspapers and magazines will often only publish the beginning of a restaurant review to save space.