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Example: > The "food" from that restaurant was awful Incorrect. No matter what you thought of the food, the fact is that it is food (ie, something that can be
by rando444 9y ago
Example:
> The "food" from that restaurant was awful
Incorrect. No matter what you thought of the food, the fact is that it is food (ie, something that can be digested as a source of nutrition). This usage betrays a lack of sophistication and should be avoided.
> The food from that "restaurant" was awful
Correct usage. You are (humorously, snarkily) questioning if the establishment you visited qualifies as a restaurant.
- talmand 9y agoBased on your explanation I would say both of those are valid, depending upon one's own personal definition of "restaurant" is. If one thinks of a restaurant as a business that accepts money to serve you food then the comparison is the same. No matter what you thought of the restaurant, the fact is they took your money and served you food.
- sho 9y agoDon't know how to respond other than to say that your version of English doesn't match up to mine. I would personally never use the first usage as it's kind of lazy and déclassé. But it is at least valid. The second usage is invalid. If you think otherwise be aware you are speaking non-standard English and others, like me, will notice it.