Im unable to read the article.
foursome reason MSN doesnt do well on my Safari.
I agree that if a dish is made for a specific effect ,
order it to enjoy that effect or order something else.
My new Thai Noodle place is happy to sub an item,
but its a made to order sort of place , if you will.
if a curry comes from a pot of curry sauce , and Id rather not have eggplant that's in that pot
Ill have to order something else. if the eggplant is added " made to individual order '
I don't see the problem , nor do they.
if their isn't a non-blue-cheese burger at a place , and you want a burger w/o BC
even though the blue cheese is an add-on, possibly the chef is looking for a specific effect.
but getting bent out of shape , which ever side of the " options ' you are on
is just silly.
maybe some of you remember the movie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Easy_Pieces
if I recall correctly , Jack wants Wheat Toast. they don't serve wheat toast there.
he orders a Tuna Sandwich on toasted wheat , then asks the waitress to
' hold the tuna '
PS : found the article here :
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/dining/a29417746/restaurants-say-no-special-requests/
this comment is interesting :
"
“When I go to a place like Alinea,” Shook says, “I consider it the equivalent of watching a play. I don’t go to the theater and say, ‘I don’t want to see that actor’ or ‘Cut the last 20 minutes.’”
"
I also think that going out to a restaurant , even w well in advance reservations , w a severe dairy allergy
is asking for it.
"" The reaction was manageable, but he and his wife were livid ""
their lividity is really on them , not Alinea .
" We will do our best , but their are no guarantees "
Alinea was correct in declining their second visit.
