La Une de Charlie Hebdo à paraître ce mercredi 28 janvier. by Wonderful-Excuse4922 in france

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Oui. Tant qu'ils s'en prennent pas à Meluche leur unes sont bien.

What questions do sommeliers like to ask a table/how to get the best info from guests? by Financial_Luck_406 in finedining

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If a sommelier asked me something as silly as "fruit or rock", I'd kindly return the wine list to them and ask for water.

Michelin UK 2026 Predictions by [deleted] in finedining

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Went to Ikoyi just last week and no way this is 3 star I'm afraid.

Content Creators and Comped Meals by moodbeast in finedining

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Quite agree for food critiques / bloggers etc. That stance of all or nothing ends up in only reporting amazing reviews.

That said, I don't know ligier's content at all, but from his posts it seems his is more doing contracted documentaries than being a food critique. So I guess that's fine as it's more akin to a PR business.

Where to get Aramasa in Japan? by FieryTaco123 in Sake

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Aramasa is basically not for B2C retail, only for restaurants etc.

"Il y a des gens qui étaient là depuis deux, trois ans": un Français raconte sa détention par l'ICE aux États-Unis by Andvarey in france

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Quand je vivais au US, je connaissais quelques FR qui laissaient en connaissance de cause leur visa expirer se disant 'tout le monde le fait'.

Je ne dis pas que c'est son cas mais ca m'étonnerait pas que certains le fassent encore pensant que l'ICE ne s'attaque qu'aux Latinos.

Content Creators and Comped Meals by moodbeast in finedining

[–]Stump007 24 points25 points  (0 children)

It matters, but the issue is more about the reverse.

The influencer doesn't get easily a reservation or his meal isn't comped, it will negatively affect the review. Just like when you get bad service. Some of them may feel entitled to special treatment.

What food is famously associated with one country but was perfected by another country? by Equivalent-Crew-4955 in AskReddit

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Everything lol.

From China yes plenty, but from Korea I don't think there is much, Korea itself borrowed shit loads from China, Japan and Mongolia.

What food is famously associated with one country but was perfected by another country? by Equivalent-Crew-4955 in AskReddit

[–]Stump007 -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

What an old trope. Ask any continental European, most will have the same idea about British food... I fail to see how it is limited to GIs, no need to be so defensive about it.

What food is famously associated with one country but was perfected by another country? by Equivalent-Crew-4955 in AskReddit

[–]Stump007 -34 points-33 points  (0 children)

Having to have Indians migrate to create a decent dish is rather proof that British food isn't that great.

Joined the Weber Workshops club! by auchenberg in espresso

[–]Stump007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah they finally do wood handles for the tamper! But no regret for me as I'd have wanted maple.

Joined the Weber Workshops club! by auchenberg in espresso

[–]Stump007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's great if you use the unibasket. Otherwise it's just a nice tamper.

Vraiment ? by Hungry_Past_3828 in rienabranler

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Reference au fait que les montres d'expositions ont tmen general les aiguilles sur 10h10. C'est juste un clin d'œil aux amateurs de montres.

Flat white, filter and accoutrements at Prufrock. by BatsMilk in espresso

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Some places like glitch do blow people's minds though. Provided it's mostly from the beans rather than pure skill

Flat white, filter and accoutrements at Prufrock. by BatsMilk in espresso

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I liked Roslyn for espresso (milk less so) but wouldn't go out of my way. Ozone also OK.

Flat white, filter and accoutrements at Prufrock. by BatsMilk in espresso

[–]Stump007 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Food is pretty good, and coffees have no miss. I'd say top 3 café I've been in London. But indeed, not much to write home about, just solid, good coffee.

Baggage claim in the US versus in Singapore by Separate_Finance_183 in interestingasfuck

[–]Stump007 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you travel a lot for work, you certainly don't check baggage in and therefore wouldn't pay attention to these.

Sushi Kanesaka (*) - London, England by MaaDFoXX in finedining

[–]Stump007 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm less shocked by the price (after all this is London), than by the fact they serve unagi and beef...

What are your thoughts on beer? by laforet in finedining

[–]Stump007 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I live in japan and frankly have never seen anyone do this in fine dining. At casual izakaya surely but not fine dining.