http://finefuriouslife.com/2008/03/30/the-emperors-new-sorbet/ An illustrated food blog by Michele Humes Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:23:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://finefuriouslife.com/2008/03/30/the-emperors-new-sorbet/#comment-74 Michele Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:59:48 +0000 http://finefuriouslife.com/2008/03/30/the-emperors-new-sorbet/#comment-74 Kian, my experience at Espai Sucre makes me all the more curious about El Bulli. If I paid all that money and made it all the way out there, would it be course after course of befuddlement? Or is he really the master? <br> Diana, I had some of the most mindblowing, "conventional" tapas dishes in Barcelona. I, too, was wary of missing out, and felt like, since I was there, I should just indulge. In the end, it was a fun experience, because of the novelty and the company, but I don't intend to make a habit of visiting these sorts of places. <br> Jason, I know that you weren't crazy about some of the dishes. But you and Corrie did conclude that the experience was "wonderful" and "amazing". What has struck me about my internet research into the place is that I can't find one "official" or blog review that calls a single dish flat out bad.

Diana, I had some of the most mindblowing, “conventional” tapas dishes in Barcelona. I, too, was wary of missing out, and felt like, since I was there, I should just indulge. In the end, it was a fun experience, because of the novelty and the company, but I don’t intend to make a habit of visiting these sorts of places.


Jason, I know that you weren’t crazy about some of the dishes. But you and Corrie did conclude that the experience was “wonderful” and “amazing”. What has struck me about my internet research into the place is that I can’t find one “official” or blog review that calls a single dish flat out bad.]]> http://finefuriouslife.com/2008/03/30/the-emperors-new-sorbet/#comment-73 Jason Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:50:54 +0000 http://finefuriouslife.com/2008/03/30/the-emperors-new-sorbet/#comment-73 Fun post! This is the "other blogger" you linked at the end of the post. I thought it was pretty clear that we weren't so keen on the Sucre adventure either. It was a fun night due to the strangeness of the cuisine, but it's pretty doubtful I'd ever go back.
This is the “other blogger” you linked at the end of the post. I thought it was pretty clear that we weren’t so keen on the Sucre adventure either. It was a fun night due to the strangeness of the cuisine, but it’s pretty doubtful I’d ever go back.]]> http://finefuriouslife.com/2008/03/30/the-emperors-new-sorbet/#comment-72 AppetiteforChina Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:19:11 +0000 http://finefuriouslife.com/2008/03/30/the-emperors-new-sorbet/#comment-72 I had only seen Espai Sucre through Gourmet's podcast, which made me intrigued and apprehensive at the same time. I didn't try any of the hyped up molecular gastronomy places when I was in Spain, and for a while thought I was missing out. I'm glad food bloggers aren't afraid to voice their honest (and sometimes graphic) opinions instead of just reiterating PR fluff. http://finefuriouslife.com/2008/03/30/the-emperors-new-sorbet/#comment-70 Kian Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:54:01 +0000 http://finefuriouslife.com/2008/03/30/the-emperors-new-sorbet/#comment-70 I love this post! I've been intrigued by Espai Sucre ever since I read Amanda Hesser's article in the NY Times years ago. It sounds positively innovative. I have yet to visit Barcelona, but this post really make me feel like I am missing out on one of the most creative culinary experiences, regardless of the taste combinations.