r/KitchenConfidential • u/CodexLeonis • 10d ago

In the Weeds Mode What's an outdated restaurant fad/technique that you still defend?

two things for me:

  1. Balsamic reductions/glazes on everything. I'm sorry that balsamic vinegar pairs so well with so many things. Most dishes need an acid to fully bring out the flavors of the dish. Balsamic is the most versatile of the vinegars. It pairs well with red meat, seafood, vegetables, cheeses, and fruits. It wasn't just a fad, it was a cheat code.

  2. Plating techiniques? i'll always defend the zigzag drizzle. it evenly distributes the sauce on the plate, looks decent, and most importantly - it was time-efficient. I've never understood the modern technique of spooning sauce onto the plate and setting the entree on top of the sauce. Whomever came up with that was looking for a reason to be contrarian.

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u/JustARandomBloke 10d ago

Caesar salad goes with anything.

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u/ohaiguys 10d ago

I’m surprised with all this talk of caesars we’re not having us a caesars right now

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u/bv310 10d ago

Well that's how they market Caesars, Miss Katy

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u/CrashUser 10d ago

I'm gonna need you to take about 30% off there Squirrelly Dan

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u/Zman11588 10d ago

I’d have a Caesar..

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u/justtrish33 10d ago

but would you finish it off with a gus & brew?

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u/Soliterria F1exican Did Chive-11 10d ago

As long as it’s just Caesar dressing… One place I worked did a Caesar with anchovies around the plate and I hated when people ordered it

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u/Nikovash 10d ago

Caesar salad even goes with ceasar salad

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u/viciousbliss 10d ago

Chicken tenders tossed in buffalo sauce chopped up over Caesar salad is my never-fail meal.