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re: A Chef's Perspective
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:09 am to Rickety Cricket
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:09 am to Rickety Cricket
thanks for posting, will have to try soon
one question ive always wondered about the restaurant biz- how come it seems like portion sizes are going down, especially in nicer restaurants.
the last two upscale to fine dining places I went to, I left hungry and ate when I got home and spent a LOT at dinner.
I know its a quality over quantity thing, but i watch cooking shows on TV and they make simple easy cheap dishes like pasta(flour, egg, water) and its a tiny tiny plate.
im not a fatass and don't expect a mound of food, i just don't get paying over $30 for a shrimp or scallop dish that has 2-3 of each with a baby spoon scope of grits, etc.
TIA
one question ive always wondered about the restaurant biz- how come it seems like portion sizes are going down, especially in nicer restaurants.
the last two upscale to fine dining places I went to, I left hungry and ate when I got home and spent a LOT at dinner.
I know its a quality over quantity thing, but i watch cooking shows on TV and they make simple easy cheap dishes like pasta(flour, egg, water) and its a tiny tiny plate.
im not a fatass and don't expect a mound of food, i just don't get paying over $30 for a shrimp or scallop dish that has 2-3 of each with a baby spoon scope of grits, etc.
TIA
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:15 am to BocaJared
I've never eaten at La Boca, so I don't know if y'all are guilty of this or not, but what's with high end restaurants and their excessive amounts of salt? You're using premium ingredients, yet you cover it up with too much salt. A little goes a long way. It's not like you're Chili's and having to cover up frozen chicken fingers.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 7:21 am to BottomlandBrew
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It's not like you're Chili's and having to cover up frozen chicken fingers.
but lets be honest, those are some damn good chicken fingers
Posted on 3/21/15 at 8:07 am to BigAppleTiger
I don't see the issue with a business owner not being anonymous, seems more personable. Just like he does not need to take things to serious on here, I believe yall don't need to pick apart his first post. But everyone has opinions and tone is not well understood through a computer screen. But hey if yall want to complain just to complain have at it, seems like this guy is trying something different.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 8:13 am to burgeman
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I believe yall don't need to pick apart his first post
They will pick apart every one of his posts and twist them.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 8:26 am to BocaJared
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Let's understand why something is or isn't done the way we like before we publish a reasoning for dislike.
If I don't like something, why would it matter why it is/isn't "done that way?" If I don't like something, I don't like it, period. Making excuses won't change my opinion about what I don't like.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 8:27 am to burgeman
As long as his skin is as thick as he says, he will be ok. Even though is place is one of the best dining experiences I've ever had, there are plenty of trolls and posters wanting free shite that then turn into trolls that he's going to get a lot of bullshite splattered all over the walls of his restaurant.
Other than the fair warnings he's receieved, he will be a welcome addition
Other than the fair warnings he's receieved, he will be a welcome addition
Posted on 3/21/15 at 8:42 am to BocaJared
Welcome to the FDB of TD...... put on your raincoat over your Teflon jacket.....and try to enjoy. Some are jackazzes and some are of great quality.
I, personally, love your place and eat there often. Have made many suggestions to many folks. No need to be enamored by the positive feedback on this site about your place, you do a very good job.
Good luck!
I, personally, love your place and eat there often. Have made many suggestions to many folks. No need to be enamored by the positive feedback on this site about your place, you do a very good job.
Good luck!
Posted on 3/21/15 at 8:43 am to BocaJared
Your post is refreshing Jared. I am sure that the F&D board will be enlightened by your insight. As stated earlier, don't let the numskulls get under your skin. The grown ups will enjoy your post. I started my sales career selling to restaurants and learned plenty by just watching chefs in action in the mornings while they gave me orders. Particularly, Sal Impastato, Tommy and John Wong,Chris Kerageorgiou, Richard Murphy, Billy Farrell and Forrest at the old Coffee's Boiling Pot.
This post was edited on 3/21/15 at 8:52 am
Posted on 3/21/15 at 8:44 am to BocaJared
Chef Jared!
You and chef Adolfo have been nothing but awesome since the very beginning with La Boca. Every experience I've had at the old and new location with both the service and the food have been great.
Keep up the good work. I wouldn't worry about spending too much time on here responding to every little thing. I'm sure you have better things to do with your time.
Keep up the great work and thanks for posting.
You and chef Adolfo have been nothing but awesome since the very beginning with La Boca. Every experience I've had at the old and new location with both the service and the food have been great.
Keep up the good work. I wouldn't worry about spending too much time on here responding to every little thing. I'm sure you have better things to do with your time.
Keep up the great work and thanks for posting.
This post was edited on 3/21/15 at 8:46 am
Posted on 3/21/15 at 8:49 am to BocaJared
Welcome, sir. Have fun and please stay true to your stated intentions regarding your restaurant . Looking forward to the knowledge you can bring to good discussions.
And if you have a stalker on here, his name is Boss, and he's a really a very nice, jovial carnivore...loves your joint and means no harm.
And if you have a stalker on here, his name is Boss, and he's a really a very nice, jovial carnivore...loves your joint and means no harm.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 9:02 am to OTIS2
See above post:
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Some are jackazzes
Posted on 3/21/15 at 9:50 am to OTIS2
Otis, have you seen a lot of posters wanting free stuff? I haven't seen it.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 10:09 am to Winkface
Nope....but I like free stuff.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 10:12 am to fightin tigers
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They will pick apart every one of his posts and twist them.
To the OP, welcome to the board, if don't feed into the trolls or engage in a negative manner this will go swimmingly.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 10:14 am to BocaJared
I am impressed with the quality of innocence of my fellow posters. A day or two back an imposter introduced himself/herself here as a chef at another restaurant and we (me included) took his bait hook-line-and-sinker, to the point where we responded to absolutely outrageous comments he made and willingly attributed them to a person not even making them.
Let me say it here and then I will shut up.
TD F&D Board possesses some very imaginative members who are not above taking on the name and reputation of others - to get a personal rush or laugh or for some sick reason.
At the moment, I see you as am imposter. Forgive me, but I am a once bit - avoid the snake kind of guy. That attitude has kept me alive at times and eventually turned me into a cynic.
Got any personal photos (family viewing suitable) you'd care to share? - something with today's date along side you would be nice.
Otherwise, to me you are just an imposter. Good luck with your joke.
OK, everyone move on. Nothing to see here.
Oh - I don't want anything free. To learn you donated to a food bank or shelter would be nice. This is TD. We are all very wealthy people who will do just fine operating out of our own wallet.
Let me say it here and then I will shut up.
TD F&D Board possesses some very imaginative members who are not above taking on the name and reputation of others - to get a personal rush or laugh or for some sick reason.
At the moment, I see you as am imposter. Forgive me, but I am a once bit - avoid the snake kind of guy. That attitude has kept me alive at times and eventually turned me into a cynic.
Got any personal photos (family viewing suitable) you'd care to share? - something with today's date along side you would be nice.
Otherwise, to me you are just an imposter. Good luck with your joke.
OK, everyone move on. Nothing to see here.
Oh - I don't want anything free. To learn you donated to a food bank or shelter would be nice. This is TD. We are all very wealthy people who will do just fine operating out of our own wallet.
This post was edited on 3/21/15 at 10:18 am
Posted on 3/21/15 at 10:19 am to MeridianDog
Don't be shy, Mdog....demand the posting of his birth certificate and driver's license.
Posted on 3/21/15 at 10:22 am to OTIS2
Truthfully, I don't care if he is a fake as long as he (or she) doesn't start posting stupid shite that smears the name of the restaurant. If he/she/it legitimately wants to discuss the inner workings of the restaurant world with candor, I think that's a valuable contribution to the board. Maybe it's a fake profile and it actually is a disgruntled Domino's employee. I'll take it
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