Tiny, Artful Portions?

skatss · #1 (**permalink**) 07-07-2008, 12:35 PM

When you go to a fancy restaurant, do you like getting tiny, artfully plated portions? I recently went to a restaurant that got great reviews and was presented with a "salad" that had to have only about three tablespoons of vegetables in it with a load of parsley thrown on top and a sprig of rosemary in the middle.

My dining companions oohed and ahhhed at how pretty and chic it looked. All I could think of was, "Where is my salad?

Do you like small artful servings or does a good plate of food have all the beauty requirements you need in a serving?

Coda1108 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-07-2008, 05:48 PM

Call me primitive, but when I pay for a meal I want to be satisfied and not leave hungry.

Simplyme · #3 (**permalink**) 07-08-2008, 06:40 AM

No those drive me nuts. I am not one that falls for the I am ok with less as long as it is pretty. If you want to give me less then make it half price so I can afford to order two!

twocents · #4 (**permalink**) 07-09-2008, 03:14 AM

I think regular size portions can be just as pretty, I know they can. I hate getting the little sprigs when they sit on top of a single corn kernel with drizzle. You can serve food and make it look good too!

Simplyme · #5 (**permalink**) 07-09-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by twocents

I think regular size portions can be just as pretty, I know they can. I hate getting the little sprigs when they sit on top of a single corn kernel with drizzle. You can serve food and make it look good too!

Oh Amen to that. I just laugh when I watch the programs on TV that show this microscopic main course with a sauce drizzled across the plate, and you just know that meal would cost $60 easy at a restaurant where it is served. For that price I'd rather cook myself and actually have a full tummy.

DianaR · #6 (**permalink**) 07-09-2008, 07:08 PM

I really don't like those "artsy" meals. I like the larger portions because I always take most of it home, using it for the next two meals!

rosn · #7 (**permalink**) 07-10-2008, 03:08 PM

No matter the dish i'm going to be served is small and artful or full of plate, all i need to get from that dish is " SATISFACTION'. when it comes to me, I always prefer the dishes which worth the price i pay for those dishes.

bubble · #8 (**permalink**) 07-12-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Coda1108

Call me primitive, but when I pay for a meal I want to be satisfied and not leave hungry.

I dont think it is primative at all. If you are going to the expense of dining out, the least you can expect is to be satisfied and full at the end of the meal. Tiny portions do nothing for me at all.