There was the linkedin discussion , about popular trends which are overrated. And after a lot of thoughts I came to the point, that nowadays, pretty much is overrated. This is what I contributed to the discussion: Dominik M.J. Schachtsiek • I believe, that every single trend nowadays get to a point, which is definitely overrated! • Avant-garde mixology - became overrated [especially by the press] • Farm to table mixology - became overrated • As well as the very similar culinary mixology ["bar-chefs"] • Even historic drinks usually are overrated [Martinez and similar] • And yes - bartenders and bars are usually as well overrated. I think this is not necessary a phenomenon, which you can find in bars. Look at the overall culinary trends nowadays - watch foodnetwork. Everything gets exaggerated to the excess. As well as most other industries [look into the car company - Porsche is unveiling a 800+ hp supercar - and people are complaining, that it has less hp than the La...