Wilfrid Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 It's the same amount of over-ordering that a normal 3-course starter-main-dessert is. This is why 3 starters at Juni is a relevant comparison - actually the most relevant comparison. Why not stop over-ordering? And three starters at Juni would be more expensive than The Elm unless you ordered the three most expensive small plates at The Elm. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Can you get a conventional three course meal--appetizer, entree, and dessert--at Juni for less than $75? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mitchells Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 I think Wilf and Taoin should go to The Elm together to see who can eat the least amount of food. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taion Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 No. But you also can't get that at The Elm, either. Incidentally, veal tenderloin v. short rib. I mean... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Huh? Of course you can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 No, really, you can't. Not if you go by yourself, anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Here's an entree from Juni which Taion needs to be the equivalent to a share plate for two at The Elm: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 No, really, you can't. Not if you go by yourself, anyway. The solo diner issue is distinct, I think, but two people can certainly eat a conventional three course meal at The Elm for less than $75 a head. Are we all looking at different menus? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 The way I explain The Elm to people who go with me is that one "single" plate plus either another "single" plate or half of a share is slightly too little, and that two "single" plates plus either another "single" plate or half a share is slightly too much. I leave it up to them to decide which way they want to go. (Of course, if you insert a shared cheese course, the one plus one option is less "too little".) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 But would you think the average diner, served say the gnudi, half the pork belly or chicken, and an Eton Mess, would say "That is certainly not a three course meal, it's just some hors d'oeuvres or something"? Cost: $55. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mitchells Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 The way I explain The Elm to people who go with me is that one "single" plate plus either another "single" plate or half of a share is slightly too little, and that two "single" plates plus either another "single" plate or half a share is slightly too much. I leave it up to them to decide which way they want to go. (Of course, if you insert a shared cheese course, the one plus one option is less "too little".) Well, from the pictures and descriptions of the food I've seen, I think most people here would opt for 2 singles and a share which would make the food bill $65 plus dessert. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 But would you think the average diner, served say the gnudi, half the pork belly or chicken, and an Eton Mess, would say "That is certainly not a three course meal, it's just some hors d'oeuvres or something"? Cost: $55. Certainly my friends who choose the "slightly too little" option never walk away feeling like they haven't had dinner, no. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Well, from the pictures and descriptions of the food I've seen, I think most people here would opt for 2 singles and a share which would make the food bill $65 plus dessert. That's not the question. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mitchells Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Certainly my friends who choose the "slightly too little" option never walk away feeling like they haven't had dinner, no. And they are what, a Size 2? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
taion Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 We in fact had that exact fish course at Juni. It's at least 50% larger than comparable small plates at The Elm. Higher-level ingredients, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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