I saw some shops for Lime fresh Mexican with you-know-who on the board this morning. It is a fast casual place, have never seen shops for them before. I am doing the first one tonight- $40 re for 2 entrees, a drink and an appetizer. 5 photos, 15% tip (you order at a counter!) but the report looks weird- you have to describe the "Vibe" and say what song the restaurant reminds you of? And what celebrity you imagine eating there? What in the world should I say? I have another one next week at a different location.

Where are these shops located? Is this a regional shop or national chain?

I'll bet money they aren't in Alabama.

I'm doing this in Miami. The website had options for the South Florida menu and the Central Florida menu.

I wouldn't think about the vibe / what song / what celebrity questions until you get to the location and see if anything pops into your head. Maybe there's music playing there that will jog an association. If it's funky/trendy place, pick a celeb with a bunch of tattoos. ;-) (I'm not biased against tattoos, btw; I have a couple myself!)

Ew! I just like to eat and leave. But you must do something in order to comply with this survey. I will not tell you what you "should" say but I can ask my famous/infamous questions.... Is the vibe upbeat? Did your greeter and servers smile and demonstrate patience with you as you walked to your table and considered the menu options? Were they just exuding happiness or apparent delight because you, yes you, were visiting their establishment and they wished only that you should have an exceptional experience? What about a rushed vibe? Rushed, as in employees made you feel pressured to walk and speak more quickly in order that they could hurry along to the next task or customer? Were employees perspiring while running (not merely trotting or jogging)? Non-mellow, whatever that word is, because employees in the back of the house were heard all the way in front where you were seated? Perhaps they were shouting obscenities, loudly discussing orders, or otherwise making it difficult to hear the music that you were supposed to consider? Talking of music: was it really music, or was it noise? I am extremely sensitive and hate loud noise and loud music in stores and restaurants-- regardless of theme or aptness. My entire being knows the difference between them. Fortunately, I am not doing this assignment and it will never matter that I am not a celebrity who would not enjoy certain dining conditions regardless of the quality of food or service. I feel inordinately blessed to know that I will not want to do this sort of report. Ever.

Good luck!

@FrugalCat wrote:

I saw some shops for Lime fresh Mexican with you-know-who on the board this morning. It is a fast casual place, have never seen shops for them before. I am doing the first one tonight- $40 re for 2 entrees, a drink and an appetizer. 5 photos, 15% tip (you order at a counter!) but the report looks weird- you have to describe the "Vibe" and say what song the restaurant reminds you of? And what celebrity you imagine eating there? What in the world should I say? I have another one next week at a different location.

Gloria Estefan; she lives in FL (Miami) so possible and not too far of a stretch.

@FrugalCat wrote:

I saw some shops for Lime fresh Mexican with you-know-who on the board this morning. It is a fast casual place, have never seen shops for them before. I am doing the first one tonight- $40 re for 2 entrees, a drink and an appetizer. 5 photos, 15% tip (you order at a counter!) but the report looks weird- you have to describe the "Vibe" and say what song the restaurant reminds you of? And what celebrity you imagine eating there? What in the world should I say? I have another one next week at a different location.

I would not take that bet

Maybe it will remind you of Jimmy Buffett in Margaritaville…

@Morledzep wrote:

I'll bet money they aren't in Alabama.

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