Food versus view
Consistently proving that an inverse relationship exists between the beauty of the setting and the quality of the food, lunch yesterday at Blues was thoroughly enjoyable for every reason except what was on the plate. But perhaps this inverse relationship is a good thing? Could we deal with wonderful views of bikinis, sky and sea in conjunction with gustatory fascination? Perhaps it’s all about offsets - but then again I don’t think Blues make the food they do on purpose.
Posted: 11-04-08 · 2 Comments »
I couldn’t agree more. Maybe I’m too much of a purist, but all my favourite restaurants are those simple and/or basic places where its all about the food. Year in year out, they don’t disappoint. That isn’t to say I can’t think of some lesser locations with miserable food however..
April 11th, 2008 at 11:17 amYes, a poor view does not equal better food… the ubiquitous parking lot view that so many Jhb spots have does not add to plate quality. Thanks also for your review of Showroom - I ate there a few weeks ago and the noise levels really upset my enjoyment of the fantastic food. In a sense both of these examples (view/noise) illustrate how environment is such a part of a restaurant. I would sit in a dingy corner to eat great food, but I don’t think I’d want to do that too often… and I’d struggle to get friends there!
April 11th, 2008 at 11:54 am