tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919945694966683911.post4521332451236533001..comments2024-03-28T03:19:12.374-04:00Comments on Midwestern Masticatory Musings: Per Se, New York NYuhockeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517253579812259226noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919945694966683911.post-52667488761114325282010-03-11T16:55:13.648-05:002010-03-11T16:55:13.648-05:00Thanks - I'm rather certain even the 9 course ...Thanks - I'm rather certain even the 9 course would leave one satisfied (if not full.) If not, eat more bread and mignardises, those services alone would justify another $30 at most restaurants - and they are incredible. If they didn't serve bread I'd bring my own just to enjoy the butter.uhockeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05517253579812259226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919945694966683911.post-68038189597857606102010-03-11T14:16:46.137-05:002010-03-11T14:16:46.137-05:00Lovely blog entry + pics! My fiance and I have di...Lovely blog entry + pics! My fiance and I have dinner reservations at Per Se this coming May and I am SO excited! We are doing the regular tasting menu (9 courses, I believe) and although I know Per Se is the epitome of quality, I hope my fiance will leave full!mrstalltreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02737606421436085682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919945694966683911.post-61077344513371739492010-01-09T22:50:40.373-05:002010-01-09T22:50:40.373-05:00Oddly - yes - it is just that fibrous texture of b...Oddly - yes - it is just that fibrous texture of beef flesh. The pork I like is more the "ham" variety - I don't really like "chops" as the texture is similar to beef. Admittedly I've never tried a really high end Wagyu or any "melt in the mouth" beef textures, so who knows?uhockeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05517253579812259226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919945694966683911.post-18182809331848767672010-01-09T22:23:01.596-05:002010-01-09T22:23:01.596-05:001. I don't know what the response on eGullet w...1. I don't know what the response on eGullet was, but all I know is that they usually don't bring the bread until the formal pre-meal service (i.e., amuses bouches and other snacks) has completed. <br /><br />2. re: Texture of the beef. That is interesting. But you are fine with pork?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919945694966683911.post-40328711119325484952010-01-09T21:52:53.050-05:002010-01-09T21:52:53.050-05:00#1) a fellow on e-gullet actually posted the reaso...#1) a fellow on e-gullet actually posted the reason, but I agree with yours as well - that riesling rye is amazing.<br /><br />#2) I can't get past the texture. I've been told that a really good steak doesn't have that "steak" texture, but I tried pieces both times at Craftsteak (3 different cuts, all raved about by my friends) and was just turned off by the "beefy" flavor and texture. Its the same thing with hamburgers.<br /><br />Offal, on the other hand, seems to taste completely different to me and the texture of heart or sweetbread (and even tongue) is obviously not "Steak." Regarding your question of pan seared vs. cooked then pan fried - I'm honestly not sure.uhockeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05517253579812259226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919945694966683911.post-22481986937229881742010-01-09T21:43:58.082-05:002010-01-09T21:43:58.082-05:00uhockey: A few things:
1. I think they purposely ...uhockey: A few things:<br /><br />1. I think they purposely delay the bread service on extended tasting menus, which I think is smart. Personally, if the bread here weren't so good, I'd be happy without it - there's just too much food to be had.<br /><br />2. May I ask why you requested no beef/veal flesh? Does veal heart not count? Also, are you sure the veal heart was just pan-seared and not cooked first and then pan-fried?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919945694966683911.post-72619641953913419892010-01-08T20:50:13.985-05:002010-01-08T20:50:13.985-05:00Cheers - I merely report on what I experience. :)...Cheers - I merely report on what I experience. :) The meal was superb and if I ever find myself in New Mexico I shall look up your place.uhockeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05517253579812259226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2919945694966683911.post-74057515275225474032010-01-08T20:46:27.062-05:002010-01-08T20:46:27.062-05:00Very nice report - thanks - sparked many ideas in ...Very nice report - thanks - sparked many ideas in my current menu design.Gfron1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09293609846439667977noreply@blogger.com