Poll of the Day > Michelin star restaurant

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I did when I was dating this woman whose family had money and we went to Daniel in NY and at the time the 4 course tasting menu was like $325 per person and wine pairing was $135 I believe. This was a while ago so I am sure the prices are more now than they were then.

That was my first and only time eating at a Michelin star restaurant. I can't afford it.

Ive had times where I could afford it, but I dont see it being worth it. So Ive never tried.

Im not enough of a foodie to ever do that. Im not an adventurous eater either.

Im not sure.

Yeah I went there once

Everything tasted like smelly rubber

Ive eaten at four single-starred restaurants and one three-starred restaurants. Ive lost count of how many Bib Gourmands Ive been to.

I can't afford it

Doesn't answer the poll question and is a stupid option to include. It seems like you're implying this would be a no, but it doesn't necessarily mean no. Furthermore, if anything it's trying to answer a question of why, which the poll didn't even ask.

sveksii posted...

Doesn't answer the poll question and is a stupid option to include. It seems like you're implying this would be a no, but it doesn't necessarily mean no. Furthermore, if anything it's trying to answer a question of why, which the poll didn't even ask.

Okay.

Zangrief posted...

Ive had times where I could afford it, but I dont see it being worth it. So Ive never tried.

This.

I'm one of those people who (accurately) point out that I don't really feel like paying 10 times the price for 1/8th the portion, so the idea of fancy restaurants has literally never appealed to me in any way.

Doubly so because I don't really like eating in general - I eat to survive (if I could give it up tomorrow and never eat again and still be healthy, I would). So the idea of eating to be trendy or eating to "experience the chef's artistic vision" just comes across like meaningless bullshit to me.

I've obviously been dragged to actual restaurants for social events or business occasions or the like, but given my own choice I'd just as soon eat at home or go to some hole-in-the-wall dump with palatable food for relatively cheap.

Once or twice a year. I think my favorite was this one called cure, they served giant platters of fancy charcuterie.

I don't think there are any nearby, and if there were I am usually with people who don't feel like spending a car payment on one meal. Plus, if I am traveling to a place where there might be one of those restaurants I am usually trying to save money on food, not waste it. So my food options are usually "one step above fast food" or "hotel restaurant".

It also helps to note that the Michelin Star guide was started to sell more tires.

I don't even know what one is, but I'm pretty sure I haven't.

https://youtu.be/gsHnfeS1UgQ

It was started as a travel guide, which it still is at its core, but it has since evolved into a symbol of prestige for the fine dining world (and beyond). I definitely understand fine dining not being everyones thing, but I got Michelin-starred ramen in Tokyo for less than $10 and there are other single-star places that you can find for cheaper around the world (not saying its common though). They also have the Bib Gourmand award which is kinda a step below the stars, but highlights restaurants that are supposed to be high quality yet still reasonably affordable. Theres also places that are just mentioned without an award, which is still considered an honor, and they tend to be on the cheaper side too. I think the world is full of great places and you dont need the Guide to direct you to good food, but I have fun exploring it whenever Im in an area that the guide covers.

I think a good introduction to better understand fine dining is most of the episodes of Chefs Table. Not every place featured is fine dining, especially in more recent seasons (like the Pizza, Dessert, and BBQ seasons), but it helped me to appreciate the craft and effort that goes into making Michelin-caliber meals. Ive been to three places featured in Chefs Table so far, one of which was the three-starred Michelin restaurant I mentioned in my previous post. And Ill probably be going to another place featured in the series while Im here in Japan.

Again, I get fine dining isnt for everyone, but the Guide does have options for most budgets as long as youre not trying to spend Taco Bell prices on every meal. (I post-gamed the three-star place with a value menu Taco Bell item btw)

Zangrief posted...

Ive had times where I could afford it, but I dont see it being worth it. So Ive never tried.

Pretty much. If I'm spending $400 on food, I'd better be getting 3 weeks' groceries for it.

Not to my knowledge.

Has anyone watched The Menu?
-spoilers-