 But liked to read about food, was interested in restaurants, and would come along for the ride if I could convince them that it was worth it. How do you keep the writing interesting when you might be describing the texture of a steak or a burger or a pizza crust for the 8,000th time? Right. Well, you try to say it in a new way. Or, if that is not possible, I would try to bring the dish to life in front of the reader's eyes. I often would rely on visual cues.