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Well the chef is French with Asian influences and this dish came out of left field!!

If the critic sticks to the food, service and decor-this is fine. But Bruni and others do not. They have attacked the people behind the establishments.

Bruni is as guilty of sexism as the rest of the 4 star chefs are guilty of discrimination for not employing non-whites or women in their wait staff. (Jean-George Vongerichten withstanding)

Anything to do with the food industry has a lot of bias against women.

I believe that if a food critic can criticize, the subject can rebuttal. Fair is fair here. All critics have that "power". This is the compromise. They too have to eat it when they themselves are critiqued.

Alan Richman makes Bruni seem very tame and liberal.

Actually, the service expectations commiserates with the type of restaurant and is also subjective. I am not getting that attentive service at my favorite rib joint, that I will get at Le Bernardin, who's service is more of a more noticable orchestrated performance.

If you want to know what flawless service is like on a perfect day...Go to Jean Georges and eat there. Wow! They had ESP. Actually they are just very discreet with their attentiveness. They watch from a distance and can see when glasses get half empty and ALL diners at a table are finished.

If your guests feel good when they are leaving, You have done a great job....BRAVO to al those extremely hard working individuals who have made me feel fabulous!

:)