DonRocks Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Yes, we ("we," being the 50 people in DC who live this stuff day-in, day-out) all know what you mean by that term. Proteins are any meat, as well as tofu, etc. It's a convenient one-word way to say it - much simpler than "meats (also, condensed soybean curd)." But for the average consumer, seeing that word on a menu is as much of a turnoff as condom porn. This is a mistake: "Choose your tortilla! (white, wheat, spinach, tomato, gluten-free)" "Choose your protein! (beef, chicken, pork, lamb, tofu)" etc. It's just not appetizing at all. So, so clinical and robotic. Guess what - I just saved you thousands of dollars. Cheers, donrockwell@dcdining.com (Consulting services on request, and I can probably save you thousands more in about 15 minutes and knowing me, I'll probably do it for free.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hersch Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Condom porn is a turnoff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMango Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 ... This is a mistake: "Choose your tortilla! (white, wheat, spinach, tomato, gluten-free)" "Choose your protein! (beef, chicken, pork, lamb, tofu)" etc. It's just not appetizing at all. So, so clinical and robotic. ... Indeed. Smacks muchly of Nutritionism. No thanks. (main filling) (hearty addition) (anything but protein) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanMike Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 If I offer you protein, it means there's going to have to be some removal of clothing first, or something's getting stained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuneBacon Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Condom porn is a turnoff? That's one way to save protein, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiantiandFava Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 There's gotta be a joke about German sausage somewhere in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Horoscope Posted August 3, 2012 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Yes, I'll have a starch with that! I wonder if the website for the restaurant will replace Our Location with Our Coordinates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Horoscope Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Just a follow up. Restaurant R'evolution (?) in NOLA lists Side Dishes: Vegetables/Starches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Can we start a trite food words list, to go along with the trite foods list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Just a follow up. Restaurant R'evolution (?) in NOLA lists Side Dishes: Vegetables/Starches. That's not at all unusual. Almost every place that does banquets or group meals has that "Starches" option. I always ask for Argo but nobody gets the joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted October 24, 2012 Author Share Posted October 24, 2012 That's not at all unusual. Almost every place that does banquets or group meals has that "Starches" option. I always ask for Argo but nobody gets the joke. Jason would understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Jason would understand. And then he'd fleece you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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