I've read all the comments to this subject. I have one question after all that. Since when does have good food to be an "experience"? Is it not purely GOOD FOOD?! All these wonderful, celebrated new "star chefs'" are not just cooks, or shouldn't be? Personally I couldn't care less about a person's celebrity status, all I'm interested in is the food. The fact, that we made these people some kind of stars, creates the unpleasant experiences some people have to live through in their restaurants, one way or the other. Why does anybody have to pretend to be "an experienced diner", who is in the know of the current trend in food or wine? Why do we ( well, some of us)make good chefs seem like half gods?! They are not! And their establishments should not intimidate anyone either. And as for the bill... they should not rip anyone off! All this hyp about restaurants, celebrity chefs makes me sick, really. The people who actually cook at those places, are underpaid and not celebrities at all! The whole idea of this "star chef status" and the the prices of the food, and the inviroment in the "star" restaurants is just not right! I understand the price of prime ingredients. I understand the price of real estate, or renting. I do not understand the price of being a "celebrity" restaurant. I used to cook in restaurants in Vienna. I was portrayed in magazines in that city. I still believe, it is the love of good food,not the love of self, that should come through./ Sure, you all can say now, I was not successful enough, that's why I talk like this now. Not true. My belief is, Good food is anywhere! In fact, best food can be found in the most unexpected places!(hint, hint, Bourdin) In any case, if we think, really great food comes only from" celebrity chefs'" kitchens, we are in trouble. Great food can be on our tables any day. celebrity status doesn't mean the person will satisfy your tastebuds. It doesn't mean it IS the epitome of food either. It only means the person made it in business. And don't let anyone tell you otherwise! They will.