Michelin Star dining

[WanderingSpectator]

I finally had the chance to experience a Michelin starred meal.

The AZ Diamondbacks and a local company brought the owner of a small taco stand in Mexico City to Phoenix. He set up shop outside Chase Field during the team’s Mexican Heritage Night. He owns the only Michelin-taco stand in the world.

A $10 taco is a bit spendy but when else are you going to try a Michelin-starred meal for ten bucks?

Shockingly, there isn’t another Michelin restaurant in Arizona.

Experience a Michelin-Star Taco at Chase Field

A night at Chase Field during Mexican Heritage Night offered the opportunity to experience a Michelin-star restaurant – for $10! The world’s only Michelin-star taco stand added a unique…

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[BobPSU92]

I tire of Michelin-star dining.

 

[MtNittany]

I noticed there were 6 in my area (WPB/Gardens). I've been to one. Never heard of the other 5.

 

[Waaaaaaaany]

I'm more of a "Cooper Tire" kind of diner.

 

[LionJim]

I'm more of a "Cooper Tire" kind of diner.

Likewise. My disinclination to spend significant money on restaurants spoils any pleasure I get from the meal itself. A Michelin star restaurant is wasted on me.

 

[psuro]

I ate at LaBernadin a number of years ago. It has been #1 a few times, but it's almost always in top 3.

Dining is different than "going out to eat". And it's not for everyone. But for me, being properly dressed and having a dining experience is what separates me from the riff raff. At least for a couple of hours.

 

[Moogy]

I ate at LaBernadin a number of years ago. It has been #1 a few times, but it's almost always in top 3.

Dining is different than "going out to eat". And it's not for everyone. But for me, being properly dressed and having a dining experience is what separates me from the riff raff. At least for a couple of hours.

My condolences. Therapy to address your insecurities may prove cheaper.

 

[WanderingSpectator]

I was surprised to see that a street taco stand would qualify for a star.

I guess they are finally realizing that great food doesn’t have to be expensive.

 

[Moogy]

Michelin is ridiculous. They refuse to rate any New England restaurants, despite a good number of Michelin-level options in and around Boston (and some in Providence, even). I've eaten at a number of Michelin starred restaurants in NYC and elsewhere, and there are plenty of restaurants up this way as good or better than those that Michelin has acknowledged. Michelin has provided no justification for their decision to ignore this area.

Then again, the quality of restaurants, generally, has improved to the point where this elitism is little more than unnecessary fluff.

 

[psuro]

My condolences. Therapy to address your insecurities may prove cheaper.

Nice. Probably. But, then I don't get Beluga caviar and black market Russian vodka to enjoy. And that is all the difference in the world.

How about you- you a clam chowder and beer kind of guy? Maybe a Sam Adams? That's good for you.

 

[LionJim]

I ate at LaBernadin a number of years ago. It has been #1 a few times, but it's almost always in top 3.

Dining is different than "going out to eat". And it's not for everyone. But for me, being properly dressed and having a dining experience is what separates me from the riff raff. At least for a couple of hours.

The best meal in my life was in Nice, in a hole in the wall where the waiter laughed at me.

 

[WestSideLion]

I’m not a big Michelin star person, but have eaten at many since my wife enjoys dressing up for a pricey meal. Me less so.

They are overwhelmingly skewed toward French cuisine restaurants. Take from that what you will.

The French Laundry
Eleven Madison Park
Le Bern (when it was on top)
Le Cirque (when it was around)
Jean-Georges (when it had 2)
Cafe Bulud
The Gramercy Tavern
Le Coucou
Kraft
Pastis
One If By Land Two If By Sea
Protege (Palo Alto)
State Bird Provisions (SF)
Lazy Bear (SF)
Chez Panisse (Berkeley)
The Inn at Little Washington (this summer)

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

I ate at LaBernadin a number of years ago. It has been #1 a few times, but it's almost always in top 3.

Dining is different than "going out to eat". And it's not for everyone. But for me, being properly dressed and having a dining experience is what separates me from the riff raff. At least for a couple of hours.

That’s so snotty I love it

 

[BobPSU92]

I ate at LaBernadin a number of years ago. It has been #1 a few times, but it's almost always in top 3.

Dining is different than "going out to eat". And it's not for everyone. But for me, being properly dressed and having a dining experience is what separates me from the riff raff. At least for a couple of hours.

So no sweat pants at La Bernadin?

 

[WestSideLion]

I ate at LaBernadin a number of years ago. It has been #1 a few times, but it's almost always in top 3.

Dining is different than "going out to eat". And it's not for everyone. But for me, being properly dressed and having a dining experience is what separates me from the riff raff. At least for a couple of hours.

Don’t sell yourself short, Judge. You’re a tremendous slouch.

 

[WestSideLion]

Michelin is ridiculous. They refuse to rate any New England restaurants, despite a good number of Michelin-level options in and around Boston (and some in Providence, even). I've eaten at a number of Michelin starred restaurants in NYC and elsewhere, and there are plenty of restaurants up this way as good or better than those that Michelin has acknowledged. Michelin has provided no justification for their decision to ignore this area.

Then again, the quality of restaurants, generally, has improved to the point where this elitism is little more than unnecessary fluff.

Here’s an interesting parallel. My wife and I ate at The French Laundry twice. It was pre- and post-renovation.

The second time was a complete 180 on the pretentious snob fest we experienced the first time.

Thomas Keller and the management did quite a bit of research and planning for the renovation. The big insight was that younger, affluent diners hated the snobbery associated with fine dining.

They gutted their staff and brought in younger, more sociable staff from “lesser” restaurants. And it completely worked.

Great dining doesn’t have to be pretentious.

 

[psuro]

So no sweat pants at La Bernadin?

Funny you mention that. The restaurant is close to 30 Rick and gets a lot of tourists - usually dressed like that.

When we were leaving a family came in - and were politely told they needed a res (30 days in advance) and that they were not properly dressed. They were all in sweat pants - they tried to argue but were firmly told to leave.

 

[Moogy]

Funny you mention that. The restaurant is close to 30 Rick and gets a lot of tourists - usually dressed like that.

When we were leaving a family came in - and were politely told they needed a res (30 days in advance) and that they were not properly dressed. They were all in sweat pants - they tried to argue but were firmly told to leave.

That's when I'd pull out $500, stick in the guy's mouth, and tell him to use it to buy a clue.

 

[VicVaselino]

You think I'd eat in this crummy snobatorium? Only reason I'm here, is maybe I'll buy it.

 

[ODShowtime]

I ate at LaBernadin a number of years ago. It has been #1 a few times, but it's almost always in top 3.

Dining is different than "going out to eat". And it's not for everyone. But for me, being properly dressed and having a dining experience is what separates me from the riff raff. At least for a couple of hours.

Never leaving the house is what separates me from the riff raff.

 

[Moogy]

Nice. Probably. But, then I don't get Beluga caviar and black market Russian vodka to enjoy. And that is all the difference in the world.

How about you- you a clam chowder and beer kind of guy? Maybe a Sam Adams? That's good for you.

"Beluga caviar" ... yeah, that's what a 13-year-old mentions when he wants to pretend he's being fancy. "Black market Russian vodka"?!?! WTF?!?

Do you roll down your car window and ask people for Grey Poupon, too? Stop sounding desperate.

 

[o_PSUALREADYKNOW]

I tire of Michelin-star dining.

I'll take a scone and a luke warm Latte over a Michelin anything.

 

[manatree]

 

[WanderingSpectator]

Nice. Probably. But, then I don't get Beluga caviar and black market Russian vodka to enjoy. And that is all the difference in the world.

Hey Ro - Are you familiar with this Russian Black Vodka? Haven't opened it. I received it as a gift for a speaking engagement. It was from a person from Aeroflot. No idea if it’s rare or cheap.

 

[psuro]

That's when I'd pull out $500, stick in the guy's mouth, and tell him to use it to buy a clue.

But you wouldn't be in La Bernadin because its for people with insecurities. What insecurities do you have? Or would you meet the man outside to give him $500?

And what is this obsession on wanting to stick things in a guy's mouth?

 

[psuro]

"Beluga caviar" ... yeah, that's what a 13-year-old mentions when he wants to pretend he's being fancy. "Black market Russian vodka"?!?! WTF?!?

Do you roll down your car window and ask people for Grey Poupon, too? Stop sounding desperate.

i don't roll down the car window. i push a button and it magically disappears.

And people have only asked me for grey poupon but it only happened once. I was driving a friend's Rolls and someone at a stop light asked for grey poupon. They thought it was funny- i thought it was a tired old line.

Was that person you?

i never had caviar at 13. i only had it twice when i was much older and it was Beluga

Black market Russian vodka is a treat. Had it once because a family member was tied in with the Russian consulate for a while and he had a bottle. You should try it.