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Yes, But Why?

Started by Jinmyo , Mar 25 2003 10:05 AM

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#1 Jinmyo

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Posted 25 March 2003 - 10:05 AM

Fergus, given that

Why? it all comes down to the spirit of time and place, using indigenous local ingredients and enjoying the limitations of the seasons...it all seems quite straightforward and as things should be...to me anyway.


Still, surely your approach to offal (squirrel guts on toast) might cause some to pause and I'm certain you must have noticed this on occasion, no matter how straightforward it might seem to you.

Have you always been interested in offal?
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#2 fergus

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Posted 27 March 2003 - 09:53 AM

Well, yes some pause...and some don't.

But we don't in the gratuitous fashion challenge them with such terms as guts on toast, livers and heart on toast certainly....quite clear and straightforward...but not gory.

Offal has always been of interest...as have fish and carrots and eggs and bread...

Questions about offal and it's place at St. John seem to be a self perpetuating. 9 years since we opened those dishes have an important role in the menu...but so does our pursuit of a fantastic salad.

Hope that clears up the why.
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