Friday, March 26, 2010

Reservations?... YES, I mean NO!


Linda was looking for a nice place to take her family for dinner. Someone recommend The Inn at Little Washington. Yes, it is a 5 star restaurant. Yes, very important reviewers from The New York Times call it the most magnificent restaurant in this country or even Europe. He also said it was the most fantastic meal he has ever had in his life. Yes, movie stars in private jets, millionaires in limos, and big name politicians dine there. Sounds like a really amazing place. Linda decided to look at the menu online. Here are some of the choices: Veal Tongue; Big Eye Tuna; Baby Lamb; Creek Oyster Slurpees (as in 7-11 Slurpees made with oysters); Ossetra Caviar; Braised Rabbit; Foie Gras (duck liver); Lilliputian Shrimp; Veal Sweetbreads (you don't want to know what they are); Seared Duck; Medallions of Rabbit Loin; Oxtail and Lilliputian Rabbit Rib. I think she'll keep looking for another fancy restaurant that does not serve so many pets and odd animal parts. Plus the $168 per person price tag might be a little too steep for her pocketbook.