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I always had a low opinion on these high-end restaurants, but had my girlfriend convince me to try a Michelin stared restaurant. I have to say that my opinion h

by sva_ 5y ago

I always had a low opinion on these high-end restaurants, but had my girlfriend convince me to try a Michelin stared restaurant. I have to say that my opinion has completely changed, and I've tried a few since. One Japanese one in particular, was the best food I've ever tasted. I didn't think such an experience was possible - it was way out of scope of things imaginable for me. I've since been thinking, we spend a lot of money for certain experiences in life, but paying such amounts for a meal is for most people ridiculous. Our sense of taste is a big factor that can perceive a staggering amount of combinations, so I think it is justifiable to spend a bit more money to go on a kind of culinary adventure from time to time.

dunham 5y ago
I enjoy cooking. I go to restaurants like that to experience new food and maybe take away a few ideas. A Meal at a three star restaurant is very expensive, but it's an experience I've enjoyed. (I've also enjoyed meals at places completely off of Michelin's radar. For me, stuff like tapas / small plates is nice because I can try different things without filling up.) Some people couldn't imagine spending that kind of money for a meal. I couldn't imagine spending that kind of money to be at the superbowl. I suspect everybody has their own thing that is worth it to them.
- sva_ 5y ago
  > I suspect everybody has their own thing that is worth it to them. That's a great thing about people, and a reminder that one should be humble and not judge people for how they're into some (perhaps niche) interests. > I enjoy cooking. I go to restaurants like that to experience new food and maybe take away a few ideas. It's a little counter-intuitive, I think, because one might assume that after having had some really great food, everything else will be bland. But it isn't so, as you say. It is an enriching experience contributing to one's ability to appreciate, and perhaps even make more things.

by sva_ 5y ago

dunham 5y ago

I enjoy cooking. I go to restaurants like that to experience new food and maybe take away a few ideas. A Meal at a three star restaurant is very expensive, but it's an experience I've enjoyed. (I've also enjoyed meals at places completely off of Michelin's radar. For me, stuff like tapas / small plates is nice because I can try different things without filling up.) Some people couldn't imagine spending that kind of money for a meal. I couldn't imagine spending that kind of money to be at the superbowl. I suspect everybody has their own thing that is worth it to them.

sva_ 5y ago
> I suspect everybody has their own thing that is worth it to them. That's a great thing about people, and a reminder that one should be humble and not judge people for how they're into some (perhaps niche) interests. > I enjoy cooking. I go to restaurants like that to experience new food and maybe take away a few ideas. It's a little counter-intuitive, I think, because one might assume that after having had some really great food, everything else will be bland. But it isn't so, as you say. It is an enriching experience contributing to one's ability to appreciate, and perhaps even make more things.