1 - So, Michelin restaurants? Ever used one?
2 - Was the food good?
3 - Was there enough food on your plate or did you feel less than happy with the portions?
4 - Did you baulk when you got the bill?
5 - Rip off?
6 - Worth it?
7 - Afterwards, did you just wish you'd got a kebab from the local takeaway instead?
1 - Yep. Numerous, probably 30 or so different restaurants around the world. We usually go to 3 or 4 starred restaurants a year and have revisited quite a few on several occasions.
2 - Generally, yes. Some things haven't been to my taste (for example. I hate mackerel) but I've never had anything even approaching bad food. Me not enjoying a mackerel dish (which I wouldn't order, but if it's part of a tasting menu then there's no choice) isn't down to the food not being good.
3 - Yep. Portions can be small if you're going for a tasting menu but with multiple courses and the food often being rich I'm yet to leave one hungry. And I say that as a fat git.
4 - Nope. I know what the prices are before I make a reservation so any bill shock would be my own fault. I've never baulked at the bill and on several occasions have felt the meal was under priced.
5 - Nope.
6 - Yep. It's something that my partner and I enjoy a lot.
7 - Nope. That doesn't mean I don't like a kebab. My father in law seems to think we only eat at starred restaurants so is surprised when I mention that I've been to the pie and mash shop.
Fine dining, or whatever term you choose to use isn't for everyone. Personally, I'm a big fan.