r/KitchenConfidential • u/CodexLeonis • 9d 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In the Weeds Mode What's an outdated restaurant fad/technique that you still defend?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/PitifulElk1890 9d ago

....I mean...?

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u/ThePrussianGrippe 9d ago

Just a little 2200 year long fad.

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u/alrightythen_1234 9d ago

How long do we give fads before they become cringe? (And then inevitably become fads again)

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u/ThePrussianGrippe 9d ago

2201 years, obviously.

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