Agreed... but I think that is the expectation (both from the consumer & the famous chef) at the famous places that cater to us wannabe class (I am sure when Keller is hired to go cook at someones Wine Country mansion the service...

into the realm of basic capitalism here. The guy can charge what the market will bear. He’s not aiming for the kind of crowd that a place like O’Brien’s is catering to. Obviously he has a customer base that is...

instead of 8 hours. If you are so tired that you oversleep and don’t get to the job on time you lose the job. My grandparents were Polish immigrants with similar work schedules but at the time eating out wasn’t an...

, but twice that price at this “boutique” store. In addition, I felt many of the wines I tasted were pretty weak. And last, the staff seem to be novices at wine (they know far less than I do) and the turnover is high....

his/her ego to compell others to cater to their wishes. These are the people who misunderstand the difference between providing a service and being a servant. Of course—I think it is absolutely fine to make REASONABLE...

on lists of enjoyed places/desirable places.) But when I think of a city that will cater to my particular needs in my dotage, I continue to come back to NYC: It’s a city where one doesn’t need to drive.There are...

it taste better to them than a cheaper chocolate that a connoisseur might rate as being of higher quality. You can draw your own conclusions about such consumers, but we all know they are in plentiful supply, as are vendors...

Very bad form to do something like that. Think about it from the restaurant’s perspective. They put a lot of time into a well-thought wine list. They hire competent staff and train them. They use nice stemware and then you...

Rumor has it that Thomas Edison, when he would conduct an interview, would always serve chicken soup. If the perspective employee grabbed the salt shaker and salted the soup prior to tasting, Edison would end the interview. He...

CJ has worked mostly in the catering business I believe. And I think that’s the reason why he had Tre be EC...because Tre has been in that role before and has more restaurant/kitchen experience. I think CJ’s lack of...

of their comfort zone. Not food snobbery, but just as annoying. You don’t have to like something, just be willing to try it so people don’t have to cater specifically to you!

the option to eat a sandwich. When I was a kid, I resented this. But now I am so happy about it. As I got older, went to college, worked in restaurants, traveled for work, and had to organize catered events, I became more aware...

the various ones at a local national grocery chain in an area catering to Island ex-pats. They have the habanero fruity edge but are very hot.

that mostly cater to graduate students and faculty. Many are very good. There are several Korean places; Chinese places; a couple Japanese; one Indian; a few Mexican...you get the idea. I’m sure I’m leaving a few...

I get my pho phix at a bunch of nondescript places that cater to mostly Vietnamese (which is typical of pho establishments). I have eaten pho in at the same kinds of places in a few US cities (mostly Southern Cal and Bay Area )....