Originally Posted by PsiFighter37

I would hate eating at a really nice restaurant for a work dinner. That said, one of the worst Michelin experiences was at Grace (3 stars in Chicago)...my wife and I naturally eat quickly, and they have someone who is watching how fast you are going and pacing you to that. As such - we blew through an 8-course dinner (not counting dessert or amuse bouches) in under 2 hours. THAT was too fast.

There's a fine balance to be struck between going too fast and too slow - at least for personal dinners. For work, frankly shorter is better, and that's just one reason why I would never have a business meal at a place that has a tasting menu that you have to stick to.