re: Private dinner tonight with Chef Jeremy Coco w/ photos

Well then maybe telling someone to not be judgmental of the OPs meal is counter-intuitive to your mission of being an a-hole, old timer.

Honestly, be an a-hole or don’t. I’m fine with either. Just be consistent.

I hope someone finally wins the blue ribbon with this pissing match of a thread. This is an example of why a lot of people shite on the food and drink board.

I added descriptions for you

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It wasn't dainty food like you have pictured above, so it is a little harder to plate

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This makes no sense

You’re probably right, Paul. Usually that is the case when someone only responds with insults

Oh this is the inevitable part where you pretend like you were just saying all this to rile people up, thus making you seemingly come out superior despite saying ignorant shite?

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Wait there’s a ribbon involved? shite I’d better step up my game.

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No doubt. And occasionally I’ll do the same. But sometimes it’s more apparent than not when someone is just trying to backtrack.

Depends on the number of people. I thought the op had a bigger group which is mainly why I said 120 was ridiculous for that menu. I’m pretty surprised a chef came out for just two of them for only 240 bucks. We had a 1000 dollar minimum for in home catering. If we did a two person dinner it was usually balls to the wall budget wise. For instance, I did an in home 10 course tasting menu for a couples 30th anniversary that ended up costing them 5 grand with the alcohol and items they wanted. It was ridiculous.

Op's price wasn't bad. In September I got a quote (6 couples) from Jay Ducote and it was a $1500 show up fee and $200 a person. I ended the call before the number of courses were discussed. I was also supplying the wine.