Have you ever been to a Michelin star restaurant?

ElizaT33 · 22-04-2014 10:28PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

No, but that is an example of an extremely simple meal that can be extraordinary when made with decent ingredients. It can be exciting to source these ingredients and prepare something stunning. The smell of good Italian garlic, the taste of decent tomatoes (the quality of the the vase majority of tomatoes in Ireland is awful), the sound of crusty bread being cut. I don't think everyone gets that feeling. Which is okay. It takes all sorts.

I agree entirely with Aongus Von Bismarck - he's just saying what he LIKES FFS!! And I'd like that too ....! Simple REAL tasting good food - nothing like it and worth the extra few Euro every time!

Legs.Eleven · 22-04-2014 10:30PM

ElizaT33 wrote: »

I agree entirely with Aongus Von Bismarck - he's just saying what he LIKES FFS!! And I'd like that too ....! Simple REAL tasting good food - nothing like it and worth the extra few Euro every time!

Relax!

The Backwards Man · 22-04-2014 10:32PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

Again, you're incorrectly inferring that I believe people who don't see the eating, preparation and sensory indulgence inherent in good food as "unwashed and uncouth philistines". I don't. Aldi sell microwavable hotdogs here in Germany. I find the concept physically repulsive. Other don't, as they buy then, and therefore almost certainly eat them. I may find it rather gross, but I'm not exactly holding a placard outside the supermarket as they go in to buy them.

Am I now?:pac:

Son Of A Vidic · 22-04-2014 10:33PM

Sir Arthur Daley wrote: »

Its not the quantity its the quality.

Quality? Due to work, I've had the misfortune of dining in three Michelin star restaurants. And what I endured, was nothing short of appalling, disgusting and extremely underwhelming. So overall, very disappointing would be a gross understatement.

Legs.Eleven · 22-04-2014 10:33PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Am I now?:pac:

If you don't like Michelin Star food then you must eat Aldi sausages. No middle ground.

ElizaT33 · 22-04-2014 10:34PM

Legs.Eleven wrote: »

Relax! [/QUOTE

Stop bullying the poor man!:)

Legs.Eleven · 22-04-2014 10:35PM

Corvus Maximus wrote: »

Quality? Due to work, I've had the misfortune of dining in three Michelin star restaurants. And what I endured, was nothing short of appalling, disgusting and extremely underwhelming. So overall, very disappointing would be a gross understatement.

So you must be partial to an auld Aldi sausage then. Or Supermacs perhaps?

The Backwards Man · 22-04-2014 10:35PM

Legs.Eleven wrote: »

If you don't like Michelin Star food then you must eat Aldi sausages. No middle ground.

I have striploin from Aldi in the fridge, I wonder should I throw myself of the nearest cliff?

Cantremember · 22-04-2014 10:35PM

Corvus Maximus wrote: »

Quality? Due to work, I've had the misfortune of dining in three Michelin star restaurants. And what I endured, was nothing short of appalling, disgusting and extremely underwhelming. So overall, very disappointing would be a gross understatement.

Hope you complained.

4zn76tysfajdxp · 22-04-2014 10:36PM

Legs.Eleven wrote: »

So you must be partial to an auld Aldi sausage then. Or Supermacs perhaps?

Probably eats his gruel straight from a massive trough.

Tin Foil Hat · 22-04-2014 10:36PM

Legs.Eleven wrote: »

Sorry. I have to laugh. :pac:

In fairness, he's absolutely right. There is absolutely no comparison between an Italian tomato and an Irish one. It's jaw dropping. And It makes all the difference to a simple recipe. Same with, say, olives. (It's the weather - not the shiny stars).
Similarly, for example, dairy products in Ireland are streets ahead of what you will find almost anywhere else. Same with our beef.

22-04-2014 10:37PM

Mmmm hot dogs

Will I Amnt · 22-04-2014 10:39PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

It's a hobby to me. One I enjoy. For others it's watching football, playing computer games, or sinking pints.

Some people prefer League of Ireland to La Liga.
Some prefer Call of Duty to The Last of Us
Some prefer Budweiser to a nice pale ale.

People have different taste, that's just life. Nobody should be looked down on for preferring something else to you.

Legs.Eleven · 22-04-2014 10:39PM

Tin Foil Hat wrote: »

In fairness, he's absolutely right. There is absolutely no comparison between an Italian tomato and an Irish one. It's jaw dropping. And It makes all the difference to a simple recipe. Same with, say, olives. (It's the weather - not the shiny stars).
Similarly, for example, dairy products in Ireland are streets ahead of what you will find almost anywhere else. Same with our beef.

I agree! I live in Spain and the tomatoes are absolutely delicious and I eat them daily. I still can't stand pretentious food talk though and I don't assume that people who aren't eating them and talking about eating them are eating Aldo sausages instead (although an Aldi sausage sound delicious right about now tbh).

The Backwards Man · 22-04-2014 10:39PM

bluewolf wrote: »

Mmmm hot dogs

Microwavable, no less.

Pocoyo · 22-04-2014 10:40PM

Aldi hotdogs ew.....

Im civilized i only eat snails fish sperm,frogs and snotty raw shellfish,But i wont eat these foods unless im charged 20 times their value.

jaja321 · 22-04-2014 10:43PM

I'm hungry.

MagicMarker · 22-04-2014 10:43PM

Can't beat a few frankfurters drenched in Ketchup and French's Classic Yellow Mustard. Yiz can stick yer braised atlantic turbot's and hereford organic blackcurrant souffles up yer holes!! :pac:

Aongus Von Bismarck · 22-04-2014 10:45PM

Legs.Eleven wrote: »

If you don't like Michelin Star food then you must eat Aldi sausages. No middle ground.

Again, enormous leaps of logic being used there. I like to eat in expensive restaurants from time to time. I value good food. You expressed a preference for eating food that doesn't cost much, but which isn't fast food. We both have different perspectives on what might constitute good food. We both value it though. Following on from that would you eat a microwavable hotdog from Aldi?

And if you wouldn't, what separates your interpretation of that from mine?

Legs.Eleven · 22-04-2014 10:45PM

MagicMarker wrote: »

Can't beat a few frankfurters drenched in Ketchup and French's Classic Yellow Mustard. Yiz can stick yer braised atlantic turbot's and hereford organic blackcurrant souffles up yer holes!! :pac:

Absolutely EVERYTHING you've just mentioned there sounds delicious.

Legs.Eleven · 22-04-2014 10:46PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

Again, enormous leaps of logic being used there. I like to eat in expensive restaurants from time to time. I value good food. You expressed a preference for eating food that doesn't cost much, but which isn't fast food. We both have different perspectives on what might constitute good food. We both value it though. Following on from that would you eat a microwavable hotdog from Aldi?

And if you wouldn't, what separates your interpretation of that from mine?

Tenner bets we don't and it's strange you got that from my posts.

MagicMarker · 22-04-2014 10:47PM

Legs.Eleven wrote: »

Absolutely EVERYTHING you've just mentioned there sounds delicious.

Even yer holes? .....

*backs away slowly*

GenieOz · 22-04-2014 10:48PM

Aongus Von Bismarck wrote: »

Again, enormous leaps of logic being used there.

That is the logic of some of the Michelin restaurant supporters.
Namely the one who referred to them as being the same as WE musicals and the likes.

Also I've been to them several times due to my work and that is what I based my opinion on. Apparently I'm just simply wrong..with no evidence or argument to support any different.

biko · 22-04-2014 10:48PM

I've been to several fancy restaurants as part of work and to be honest sometimes the food is really good, but it's not 100 euro good if you know what I mean?

In France I went to a few expensive ones and sometimes the food was just weird, I filled up on salads and bread.
Nowadays I just get steak and potato au gratin if I can choose, can't go wrong with meat and spuds.

ElizaT33 · 22-04-2014 10:49PM

I'd give my right arm (ish!) to have a meal in a Michelin Star Restaurant - I LOVE food - not a Foodie, but I've aspirations!:D. My grown up kids cringe when I present a strange, exotic dish that I've spent preparing all day on a Saturday! But sometimes they are nicely surprised and enjoy the experience with me! There's nothing pretentious in that, I don't think. As was said before - it's a hobby - with the added bonus of experiment and nutrition involved:)

GenieOz · 22-04-2014 10:49PM

biko wrote: »

I've been to several fancy restaurants as part of work and to be honest sometimes the food is really good, but it's not 100 euro good if you know what I mean?

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That is exactly the point.

ringadingding · 22-04-2014 10:54PM

Worked in and earnt Michelin star(s) for a good few years, the level of dedication that goes into getting one is mind blowing.

They're not for everyday dining, and there are some pretentious ones, but mostly they showcase the finest elements of food that humans can create.

I try to go to a Michelin restaurant 10 times a year, to see what's happening and to get inspiration.
I rarely leave hungry.

For the record, Michelin chefs toil for 16-17 hours a day, then go home and eat beans on toast :-)

My daughter is 6, and has been to various places notching up 9 stars under her belt.

A good beginners star place to try would be campagne in Kilkenny, or L'ecrivian in Dublin, decent portions, very relaxed unponcy service and good value.

For the record, my top 3 places to eat out in the whole world, have no stars, are cooking decent honest soul food.

The same amount of heart and care can go into a really god burger as a 12 flavour point Michelin dish.

blindside88 · 22-04-2014 10:55PM

ElizaT33 wrote: »

I'd give my right arm (ish!) to have a meal in a Michelin Star Restaurant - I LOVE food - not a Foodie, but I've aspirations!:D. My grown up kids cringe when I present a strange, exotic dish that I've spent preparing all day on a Saturday! But sometimes they are nicely surprised and enjoy the experience with me! There's nothing pretentious in that, I don't think. As was said before - it's a hobby - with the added bonus of experiment and nutrition involved:)

The michellin star resteraunt in Kilkenny city is very good value. We brought my mam and dad there for Mother's Day. €25 for 2 courses, you wouldn't get 2 courses in a decent carvery for too much cheaper than that. Well worth a visit

Cantremember · 22-04-2014 10:55PM

GenieOz wrote: »

That is the logic of some of the Michelin restaurant supporters.
Namely the one who referred to them as being the same as WE musicals and the likes.

Also I've been to them several times due to my work and that is what I based my opinion on. Apparently I'm just simply wrong..with no evidence or argument to support any different.

I said its an experience like other great experiences. I'm sorry yours wasn't. You can call me cantremember, the one puts me above The Special One.

ringadingding · 22-04-2014 11:09PM

Just to make another quick point,
They don't have to be expensive,
I ate in konstantin filipou, vienna last week,
Went alone, in jeans, had a 3 course set lunch, 2 glasses of wine for €60.
Now the food was €29, that's less than a tenner a course.

I've dropped €60 quid on fûcking jaagerbombs at 2am before.

What I'm trying to say, is these places don't have to be pricey and dressy uppy,
Go alone, for lunch, enjoy the food, get out for €50-60.

They as restauranteurs, appreciate that just as much as the guys on company accounts dropping 400.
They're taking you on a journey, not rinsing you for money.

Have you ever been to a Michelin star restaurant?

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