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When I was in Italy with my brother back in 2019, we mostly ate at cheap local spots to keep costs down. But towards the end of the trip, I said lets go get som

When I was in Italy with my brother back in 2019, we mostly ate at cheap local spots to keep costs down. But towards the end of the trip, I said lets go get some amazing food, regardless of cost. We walked into this little Italian restaurant, ordered an expensive Merlot and a tomahawk steak to share. First the wine, "holy shit" was the exact words I used when I first tasted it, super smooth, to the point where you couldn't feel even the smallest bit of sting from the alcohol. Then the steak, the tenderest steak I've ever had. You cut of pieces of fat and as soon as you put it in your mouth the thing just melts away. In the end dinner set us back 250 euros, and much like this lady, I walked away going "that was worth every penny". Food like that isn't just about the experience, it's also the memory. That dinner I had is now almost 4 years ago but I still remember the wine and the slightly salted steak kisses fingers like an italian

tomrod 5y ago
This is how my mother-in-law prepares food. It is a genuine pleasure to eat at her table. The experience, love, and innovation she puts into her recipes are amazing.
- vmception 5y ago
  I've never had a parent or relative or in-law-equivalent that made me fond of their cooking. Given how much other people associate a good experience with the meals they had prepared by them, I feel like I would love that! But I mostly feel that everyone else is delusional. People really thought I was a picky eater, turns out it was just the local cuisine I guess.
riccardomc 5y ago
I am glad you had a nice experience and I mean no disrespect, but you went all the way to Italy to overpay a French wine and an American cut... I guess it means you'll have to go back! Next time go to Florence and order a Fiorentina Steak with a Montepulciano. That's going to be 50€ for two. And, as you said, the memory will last forever.
- OmicronCeti 5y ago
onemoresoop 5y ago
Now imagine you had that treatment daily. Perhaps it would not excite you as much and it could not possibly be memorable as a mundane experience. Such are advantages of not being able to always afford the best of the best
- vmception 5y ago
  I wouldn't recommend that treatment daily, the time to experience it is kind of high unless you have an inhouse chef I also find that kind of luxury isolates and alienates you

tomrod 5y ago

This is how my mother-in-law prepares food. It is a genuine pleasure to eat at her table. The experience, love, and innovation she puts into her recipes are amazing.

vmception 5y ago
I've never had a parent or relative or in-law-equivalent that made me fond of their cooking. Given how much other people associate a good experience with the meals they had prepared by them, I feel like I would love that! But I mostly feel that everyone else is delusional. People really thought I was a picky eater, turns out it was just the local cuisine I guess.

riccardomc 5y ago

I am glad you had a nice experience and I mean no disrespect, but you went all the way to Italy to overpay a French wine and an American cut... I guess it means you'll have to go back! Next time go to Florence and order a Fiorentina Steak with a Montepulciano. That's going to be 50€ for two. And, as you said, the memory will last forever.

OmicronCeti 5y ago

onemoresoop 5y ago

Now imagine you had that treatment daily. Perhaps it would not excite you as much and it could not possibly be memorable as a mundane experience. Such are advantages of not being able to always afford the best of the best

vmception 5y ago
I wouldn't recommend that treatment daily, the time to experience it is kind of high unless you have an inhouse chef I also find that kind of luxury isolates and alienates you