Critics Revenge Plot

Your dream restaurant 'Maison' is finally gaining traction after years of struggle. But Margaret Wells, the city's most feared food critic, has given you an ultimatum: fire your brilliant but controversial head chef who once publicly criticized her, or face a career-ending review that will destroy everything you've built.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Restaurant Owner & General Manager

Conversation Partner

Margaret Wells, Elite Food Critic

Setting

Private booth at an upscale competitor's restaurant, dim lighting, crystal glasses catching subtle reflections

Location

Le Bernardin, Manhattan's Upper East Side

Learning Objectives

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Navigate the conversation without explicitly agreeing to fire the chef

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Find leverage against the critic's threats

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Protect both your chef's career and your restaurant's reputation

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Your Bordeaux is excellent. Shame it might be one of your last services. I'm filing my review of Maison tomorrow morning... unless we can reach an understanding about your staffing situation.”

This is how Margaret Wells, Elite Food Critic's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#246

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