Big Plates!!
Posted by The Restaurant Hopper on 10 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized |
Why is it that restaurants use big plates? Well, I really do know the answer to that ’cause I asked the chef. It has something to do with presentation…but honestly, I just look at all of the open space on the plate and feel gypped on the price. Last night was no exception.
We went to our local Olive Garden and for the first time EVER I ordered something other than Fettuccine Alfredo. I got the Tour of Italy (with Fettuccine Alfredo) and it came out on this huge platter with a ton of open space. So I immediately start feeling like we are paying way to much. Mind you, I couldn’t finish all of my dinner because I was so full-so I really was OK on the pay side of it, but still–full or not–I don’t need such a big plate!!
I know alot chefs who use larger plates for presentation purposes. I don’t necesarily mind a larger plate, but it can be too much at times. I recently dined at a new Thai restaurant which used plates that were so big that it took up practically the whole table and there was no room to lay any other dishes. From a restaurant’s management view, larger plates are usually heavier which means more trips from the kitchen to the table being served. Waiters can only handle so much weight before an accident will happen. Although the meal presentation is important, some restaurants forget to take into consideration the negative aspects to the overall service experience.