Originally Posted by
halcyongolf
I never thought it would happen. I used to look forward to eating out at high-end restaurants. Now after years of eating all over the world in top-end restaurants (yeah poor baby :-) ) I am becoming numb to fine dining. I don't get excited about food anymore. I don't get excited about amazing interiors or superb service. In fact, these days I get more excited about cheap food and street food. Chipotle, random meat satays in Bangkok, etc. appeal to my tastes buds more so then Kobe beef or cavier. Has anyone else become numb to fine dining?
I feel the same way,Especially here in SoCal.What paases for fine dining at very highy prices is often so BORING-with more emphisis on plating than food prep.A grilled piece of fish with a squiggle of sauce with some raw green on top=$40?nope sorry-BORING and expensive.
I think part of it comes from knowing food and being a pretty good cook with an unlimmited budget.When I dine out I want something other than what I cook at home.