Playlists at restaurants seek to hit the right note. What it takes

If you ever wanted to walk out of a restaurant because the music was too loud, keep reading.

Now that I've got your interest, let's talk music and the role it plays in the ambiance of dining out. But it had better be the right music, the proper volume and the correct vibe. If not, it's detrimental to a restaurant.

There are several solutions to the too-loud problem. One is that there's an app for that. The other is to find a restaurant owned by someone with your musical tastes. If you are a jazz lover, you don't want to live in a Metallica world. And vice versa.

That's the delicate balance in play with music. The goal for most playlists is to be felt rather than heard and to create energy without overpowering conversations.

"Food and ambiance are intertwined," said Carlo Carlozzi, co