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Ordering "whatever the chef wants to cook"
Posted on 12/9/14 at 5:11 pm
Posted on 12/9/14 at 5:11 pm
Does anyone do this at restaurants? Can i just walk into Lilette or any other good restaurant and ask for this? Will they most likely serve me something off the menu or will i get something special (i assume this would depend on the chef, how busy they are, and ingredients on hand).
Seems like a great way to get a good meal if you don't mind being a little surprised.
Old arse article but it definitely relevant
The Chef's Whim, Please
Seems like a great way to get a good meal if you don't mind being a little surprised.
Old arse article but it definitely relevant
The Chef's Whim, Please
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Posted on 12/9/14 at 5:12 pm to tetu
I would only think of doing this at a restaurant where I had become a regular. Seem pretentious to go in first time and request this.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 5:22 pm to tetu
You should see the hashbrowns you can get when you do this at Waffle House
Jokes aside, I think this would be fun at the right place.
Jokes aside, I think this would be fun at the right place.
This post was edited on 12/9/14 at 5:25 pm
Posted on 12/9/14 at 5:25 pm to fightin tigers
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I would only think of doing this at a restaurant where I had become a regular. Seem pretentious to go in first time and request this.
Yeah.
The only time I see it acceptable if you aren't a regular is at the sushi bar. In my experience, they enjoy getting away from the monotony of shredded krab and gobs of mayo junk.
For example, if you are going see Kaz at Shogun, let him work his magic.
Otherwise, anywhere that has the freedom of seasonal dishes and making what they want already have a "specials" menu or chef's tasting menu. I think ordering what the menu says the chef has on special is the most I'd push it. Asking him to make something else seems like I'm telling him that what he decided to whip up off the menu isn't good enough.
And anywhere without specials or chef's choice menus probably doesn't allow their employees the freedom to do such a thing for you.
This post was edited on 12/9/14 at 5:28 pm
Posted on 12/9/14 at 5:26 pm to LouisianaLady
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For example, if you are going see Kaz at Shogun, let him work his magic.
Yama as well. Not even sure what I ate that night, but it was great.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 5:28 pm to fightin tigers
Oh man, Yama is fantastic.
Posted on 12/9/14 at 5:29 pm to tetu
There was a restaurant in Dallas that we were regulars at. We woul leave work early and go drink and when it was time for dinner the owner basically asked if he wanted him to feed us. Food kept coming out and it was all off the menu.
Sadly it wasn't free, and it was quite pricey but worth every penny
Sadly it wasn't free, and it was quite pricey but worth every penny
Posted on 12/9/14 at 5:57 pm to tetu
Nope.
Comparing a high-end restaurant with a sushi restaurant (even if high-end) isn't exactly comparing apples to apples.
I agree that the Chef might like the thought of doing it. But actually getting that request and then actually doing it is another thing.
Peek into the kitchen at most restaurants and you aren't likely to see the Chef. You will most likely see Mexican and African-American cooks. The Chef is the manager of the kitchen and all those who work in it. He came up with the menu, but more than likely, he ain't the one doing the cooking. If he is in the kitchen, he will mostly likely be the expeditor. Restaurants, like most entertainment, is an illusion--especially the good ones.
Comparing a high-end restaurant with a sushi restaurant (even if high-end) isn't exactly comparing apples to apples.
I agree that the Chef might like the thought of doing it. But actually getting that request and then actually doing it is another thing.
Peek into the kitchen at most restaurants and you aren't likely to see the Chef. You will most likely see Mexican and African-American cooks. The Chef is the manager of the kitchen and all those who work in it. He came up with the menu, but more than likely, he ain't the one doing the cooking. If he is in the kitchen, he will mostly likely be the expeditor. Restaurants, like most entertainment, is an illusion--especially the good ones.
This post was edited on 12/9/14 at 6:12 pm
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