All Ears English Podcast AEE 1143: An Unassumingly Awesome Episode on How to Read the Group
Apr 23, 2019
The hosts celebrate the overlooked potential of unassuming places, especially in the culinary world. They share stories of hidden restaurant gems in Boston and Manhattan that serve extraordinary food despite their modest appearances. The conversation highlights the phrase 'doesn't look like much' and its significance in appreciating the hidden value in experiences and objects. They also discuss their Airbnb adventures, focusing on the importance of reviews over appearances when choosing accommodations.
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Unassuming Gems
- Lindsay enjoys restaurants in Inman Square that look unassuming but have great food.
- Michelle frequents a hole-in-the-wall Indian restaurant in Manhattan for years.
NYC Hole-in-the-Walls
- Lindsay discovered a tiny Thai place called 1dcm in the Upper West Side with amazing food.
- New York City has hidden culinary gems, especially little ramen bars in the East Village.
Describing Hidden Gems
- Use "doesn't/don't/may not look like much, but..." to describe something better than its appearance.
- This phrase highlights hidden value, especially useful when introducing others to unexpected gems.