Most people don’t go out to a fancy meal expecting a bargain.
But that doesn’t mean they want to be ripped off.
Splurge by all means, says Josh Capon, the chef and co-owner of Bowery Meat Company and Lure Fish Bar, just know what to avoid if you don’t want to be slogged with a huge markup or inferior produce. Here’s a list of things he would never order from a restaurant menu.
- Oysters that are not freshly shucked
- Truffles you can’t see
- Mediocre steak frites
- A US$76 Dover sole
- Dishes ‘for the table’
- Mystery maki rolls
- Guilt-ordered wine
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