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March 27, 2006
Better Eats
Recently, I have been eating a lot at two new Chapel Hill restaurants that are neighbors: Bin 54 (a very upscale steakhouse reviewed here) and Jujube, which I would describe as Chinese and Vietnamese in its orientation. Now I learn that the same group that owns Bin54 has a new place called Grasshopper. In our immediate area, Grasshopper actually joins not only Jujube but also Lantern in this basic niche. While I'm at it, from the same group I should also try G Loft and Vin Rouge (which, after losing its way, has apparently recovered triumphantly under a new chef).
As a personal challenge, I'll try to tackle all of these by Tuesday midnight with at least a five course meal at each (I abhor small samples in any empirical setting), including re-visits to Bin54, Lantern and Jujube (if only to establish a scientifically valid baseline against which to judge the others). I know this sounds like a risky mission, with overtones of extreme personal danger, but I assure you that I am a man of true grit, well-prepared to handle the perils of excessively extravagant living.
Still, I would feel better if the Good Rabbi were here. You need a strong sideman, with just the right kind of edge himself, for a terrifying gig like this.
I mean, really, when you think about what I'm up against on this operation, I feel like Ted Ferguson, only I'll be reaching for a bottle of Gaja or DRC La Tache instead of Bud Light when my vital signs fall into a dangerous range.
Maybe I should ask the guy at Medmusings to help: as a doctor and true connoiseur, he'll know exactly the year, varietal, region, producer and dosage to reach for when I'm really on the canvas.
Posted by dag at March 27, 2006 8:26 PM
Comments
dude, sounds like you're putting me up for something like the Greenwood Ridge wine competition, where i placed silver, and yes, i could identify every glass you drink, all of which will certainly hit the canvas as you expel the 30 courses in your excess ;)
Posted by: enoch choi at March 28, 2006 1:13 AM
This is an entirely reasonable objective. I'll get in the car, and head down. I should arrive by 3:00 AM, and we can hit these places in short order. It will be a great mission - some good, some bad, and some unspeakable. Only one thing is certain, we're gonna need a lot of spiritual advice before this is over...
Posted by: The Good Rabbi at April 2, 2006 11:02 PM