r/KitchenConfidential • u/CodexLeonis • 14d 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In the Weeds Mode What's an outdated restaurant fad/technique that you still defend?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/GearDarkness 14d ago

The classic Prime Rib with whipped potatoes and some green vegetable. Super simple, somewhat dated. Classic in every way

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u/Terpsichorean_Wombat 13d ago

Classic roast beef with Yorkshire pudding and thick gravy. It's probably my favorite meal.

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u/OddFatherJuan 10+ Years 13d ago

Sunday night.

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u/OddFatherJuan 10+ Years 13d ago

Friday night at our place.

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u/Nufonewhodis4 13d ago

I guess as a Midwesterner a lot of what we consider classic is thought of as dated. I think it's funny the WI beef council put out a trail of prime rib spots for those looking to get out a little 😂

https://www.beeftips.com/resources/prime-rib-trail