No CJ, it is not a matter of opinion. It is a long Michelin tradition. You may want to try Alain Ducaisse or Guy Savoy for instance.
I have eaten steak near the Rocks in Sydney and I can honestly say the beef was good. I have eaten better steak in Paraguay for sure and Kobe beef is excellent. I am fortunate enough to live in a country that produces the finest steaks I have ever tasted. Now what was you point?[/b][/quote]
I don't agree with a lot of the points made in michelin reviews, neither do some of the worlds top chef's and restaurant owners ... and neither do 90% of people who dine in restaurants ... so what makes that RIGHT?

imo a good restaurant is one which has happy customers ... people who leave happy with the food and service, whether the michelin checklist was fulfilled or not.

so you take your checklist along when you dine, and i'll leave mine at home :okthumb: guess who will enjoy their night more?

Just for the record, I am not going to play your game of oneupsmanship. But also for the record, just two years ago on a two day stop over ended up at the Waterside Inn in Bray and at the Gordon Ramsey (sp?). So, yes I know that when you refer to a 3 star restaurant you are referring to michelin and yes, I have been in 3 star restaurants. I was also in several very good German, Italian and Spanish restaurants back in the 70's (and yes, I mean in Germany, Spain and Italy). I could not give a list of names if I tried, so I won't. That was long ago and far away now.

Also for the record. It doesn't matter what you have done, where you have been, who the fuck you know.

It does matter what you are doing. Where you are going, and who knows you.

Get a clue, this is Oprano. We aren't impressed.

I don't agree with a lot of the points made in michelin reviews, neither do some of the worlds top chef's and restaurant owners ... and neither do 90% of people who dine in restaurants ... so what makes that RIGHT?

imo a good restaurant is one which has happy customers ... people who leave happy with the food and service, whether the michelin checklist was fulfilled or not.

so you take your checklist along when you dine, and i'll leave mine at home :okthumb: guess who will enjoy their night more?[/b][/quote]
CJ, there is no Michelin checklist darlin. What are you talking about?

Just for the record, I am not going to play your game of oneupsmanship. But also for the record, just two years ago on a two day stop over ended up at the Waterside Inn in Bray and at the Gordon Ramsey (sp?). So, yes I know that when you refer to a 3 star restaurant you are referring to michelin and yes, I have been in 3 star restaurants. I was also in several very good German, Italian and Spanish restaurants back in the 70's (and yes, I mean in Germany, Spain and Italy). I could not give a list of names if I tried, so I won't. That was long ago and far away now.

Also for the record. It doesn't matter what you have done, where you have been, who the fuck you know.

It does matter what you are doing. Where you are going, and who knows you.

Get a clue, this is Oprano. We aren't impressed.[/b][/quote]
That is nice, S. I hear that Ramsey's place is great. That was my question. I know where I am going. I also know what impresses people at Oprano. That would be Mike and Serge. I have read their endless posts on how much money they make and how many acres their house has. So could you please tell me what you feel is the difference between posting what you own is, from posting what you have done?

and your point is ?
:)

and your point is ?
:)[/b][/quote]
.....patently obvious.

You truly are clueless. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

You truly are clueless. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:[/b][/quote]
coming from a cracker, I am flattered.

CJ, there is no Michelin checklist darlin. What are you talking about?
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you really are a putz aren't you?

how does one get rated with michelin if there is no checklist? i'm not using the term 'checklist' literally, but you don't get a rating if you don't meet a certain set of requirements.

this spells it out better than I obviously did:

It works roughly as follows: One-star restaurants are nifty little luxury places with noticeably good food and coddle-the-client service; two-stars are seriously luxurious with even better food, even more waiters and maitres d' and often valets or other personnel in silly outfits to greet you in a private parking lot; three-stars are veritable temples of gastronomy with an army of maitres d', waiters, coat clerks, bathroom personnel, brass polishing brigades and so on, places where you must plead and wheedle months in advance to get a table upon which you may sacrifice thousands of francs -- hundreds of dollars -- for a dining experience orchestrated by an artist-chef. Ironically, all of this ethereal kingmaking in the restaurant business comes from a branch of a down-to-earth company whose main business is making tires.

from: http://www.salon.com/wlust/pm/

so if i have a restaurant with non matching table cloths, don't take people's coats at the door and don't have a valet, then my restaurant couldn't possibly be good?

you must miss out on some really good restaurants with that attitude!!

lololol... I don't think Mike or Serge impress anyone here much. It's not about being impressed... Mike and Serge are just good people is what it comes down to.

What you own is what you have done with the money you have made or found or inherited, or been given. What you have done is way more important than what you have managed to accumulate. And what you are doing is what counts.

I know several very well off people that I would not trade lives with for a second. They had to sell their soul for what they had and their lives showed it.

Money helps, but it is far from the end all and be all as a goal in life. (sorry Nick, didn't mean to upset you with that :awinky: )

"thousands of francs ..."
firstly before we go any farther. There are no francs. They are now called Euros in most of the EC (Europe). Your post was a cut and paste job from some out of date website. If you are going to plagerize, please get a contemporary article. Check the date.
Secondly, that back peddling about the checklist is just codswallop.

lololol... I don't think Mike or Serge impress anyone here much. It's not about being impressed... Mike and Serge are just good people is what it comes down to.

What you own is what you have done with the money you have made or found or inherited, or been given. What you have done is way more important than what you have managed to accumulate. And what you are doing is what counts.

I know several very well off people that I would not trade lives with for a second. They had to sell their soul for what they had and their lives showed it.

Money helps, but it is far from the end all and be all as a goal in life. (sorry Nick, didn't mean to upset you with that :awinky: )[/b][/quote]
Geez, S. We agree.

oh i'm sorry, i didn't realize michelin had changed their CHECKLIST. you really have to reach for insults don't you?! i couldn't be bothered looking for an article that is up to date, they all say the same thing. michelin never changes the basic rules of what gets a star dickwad.

and if there is no checklist, or rules, then that must mean a michelin award is a matter of OPINION then ... :yowsa:

so which is it genius?

You really have no idea, do you? That's it from me on this subject. Say what you like CJ, but I will only read with amusement.

cj: the sky is blue

js: no its not its cyan

cj: the grass is green

js: no its not, its jade

cj: stars are bright

js: no they aren't, you just don't get it do you?


my scripting is finished, back to work!

I'm impressed with both Mike and Serge (as well as being fortunate to be good friends with both) - don't need to list any reasons

as I'm impressed with many of the family and posters here at Oprano - for many various reasons


Now you've got me thinking about what makes a great dining experience ( I'm a skinny little guy that loves to eat and enjoys fine dinning)

Considering a total experience would include the company

but if we get down to just food (obviously including beverages), presentation, service and ambiance .....
Hmmm let me think on this a while

and while I thinking of great dining experiences some of mine have come in places that at a glance you wouldn't think would offer a great dining experiences

Vick, now that was a sensible post. Good on youdude.

don't kneed to git very hi in skul to eyedentefie the stuff that comes out of the eastbound end of a westbound bull.

As far as bullshit goes, this is some damn fine shit.

Damn, Mikee. Every night you fold your tent. You need some practice if you are going to hold down the fort. It is a shame. Gonzo has been scared away and does nothing but post on SpamateurmasterZ anymore and Serge is sniffing O2 in Macha Pichu....everyone of any skill and wit has abandoned you and you are left with Peaches and Vick. That is why freakdaddyforum is kicking your ass and has only just started. Time to take care of business. With all your money, perhaps you could hire a spin doctor to look after this mess.[/b][/quote]
Damn you need to look outside your own pissing thread I know you see I spawned me a big ole one tonight.

But dont let me intterupt you...Im letting CJ have a go!

Your a riot man! Keep up the good work and Ill get you an Oprano cushion

Ahem...you both do...

Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
for detailed information. Domain Name: GONZO.COM
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Does this ignoramus mean Ramsay? I used to go to his first place, Aubergine in Chelsea..very good.

J'sdude..What about The Belfry , or Turners in Walton st?..you know mate, the sort of places you need to be invited to..not get out of the Michelin book ..lol

Have you tried Wendys Humble Pie old boy??..I hear it's delicious cold.

Who are the most important people you met?

What was the highest level of education you obtained?
How young is your wife?

Oh and where is Milton Keynes?

Oh Dear.

No doubt you were picking your nose when you met "Di" at the hospice.

Grammar ( educashum) seems to be the problem here..not typos.

Is that where you live? ..probably..frolicking with the plastic cows. bwahahahahahahahaahhahahaha you silly phoney wannabe cunt.

As Alan Clarke once said ( no doubt you met him)..you sound like the sort of chap who had to buy his own furniture hahahahahahahahaha

10 years and STILL a fat fucking nobody ... (but not useless)

i don't know that i'd be bragging about that fatso :P

Ahem...you both do...

Domain names in the .com and .net domains can now be registered
with many different competing registrars. Go to http://www.internic.net
for detailed information. Domain Name: GONZO.COM
Registrar: DOMAINDISCOVER
Whois Server: whois.domaindiscover.com
Referral URL: http://www.domaindiscover.com
Name Server: NS1.STEREORESOURCE.COM
Name Server: NS2.STEREORESOURCE.COM
Status: REGISTRAR-LOCK
Updated Date: 04-feb-2004
Creation Date: 09-aug-1993 ***translation 10+ years
Expiration Date: 08-aug-2004[/b][/quote]
Gonzo,

I think that's the oldest domain name I have seen registered. wow.




great job :okthumb:

Thats the only reason to brag!
Your mad they dont have Krispy Kreme down there thats all.
It would take a go at it to fatten you up skinny mini!

Gonzo,

I think that's the oldest domain name I have seen registered. wow.




great job :okthumb:[/b][/quote]
Would have been a better job had I foreseen what was to come.
Kremen wouldnt own sex.com right now among others. The paperwork was a bitch to fill out but it was FREE. I remember getting the internic notice that they were charging. I thought it was a joke.

Thats the only reason to brag!
Your mad they dont have Krispy Kreme down there thats all.
It would take a go at it to fatten you up skinny mini![/b][/quote]
when they make gluten free doughnuts i'm there!!!

until then, i will stick with my sprouted wheat (cause when it sprouts it doesn't have gluten yet!) pretend bread that looks like meatloaf only without the flavor

why on earth would i want crispy cream :rolleyes:

i wish i could feel offended by the skinny mini comment, but you should see my ass in jeans :nyanya:

Uh Uh, since I never posted here and this is my first time I wanna play that game

How old are you? 43

How young is your wife? Uhm, hubby he is 31

How much money do you make? Not enough

How many three star restaurants have you eaten in? Plenty

When was the last time you saw the Mona Lisa? 1998

When was the last time you saw the pyramids? Freaking War, they closed the borders to Egypt and we ended up losing 25% of our deposit in 1999

Who are the most important people you met? Helmut Kohl, Plus lots of other German Celebs I went to boarding school with their kids

Would you race me with anyone of your cars on a circuit? Sure

What did you do before you were a pornographer? Travel and uhm, lets think, nothing really. Just hung out spending money trying to stay out of trouble. Managed a Stripclub for a while, Had Escorts, Travelled more, Went with Green Peace to Vietnam, tried to save the world, went to Tibet to become whole.. Yeah, that's about it.. I think lol

What was the highest level of education you obtained? 4 year degree in Economics and Marketing - Minor in Theology and Art

When was the last time you walked down the champs elysee? 1998

Oh and where is Milton Keynes? Who is he?

UH UH, what did I win,, what did I win??

:wnw:

Thank your for having me on that board with my first post YEAHHHHH

:nyanya:

when they make gluten free doughnuts i'm there!!!

until then, i will stick with my sprouted wheat (cause when it sprouts it doesn't have gluten yet!) pretend bread that looks like meatloaf only without the flavor

why on earth would i want crispy cream :rolleyes:

i wish i could feel offended by the skinny mini comment, but you should see my ass in jeans :nyanya:[/b][/quote]
Ive seen most of your ass in those unzipped leather pantlet thingies.

Gluten free doughnuts? Why the fuck even bother! You probably dont want em to be ran under the magic sugar waterfall either!

you won the eyes of some pretty cool webmasters! the value of that is whatever you make it :okthumb:

welcome to the board ;-)