Sunday, April 17, 2011

Why today of all days.

Hello. Welcome to my (mostly) food blog. I was posting my food pics on Facebook up until now.  For months, my friends have said, "Mags ... you should blog!" So, why today?

While at the airport waiting for my delayed flight, I bought The Sorcerer's Apprentices by Lisa Abend. It is an inside look into the kitchen of El Bulli and a glimpse into the folks who intern there for six months without pay just to say they worked there.  El Bulli is the Michelin 3 Star restaurant in Costa Brava, Spain, named the Best Restaurant in the World for five years by Restaurant magazine. At the helm, Ferran Adrias, universally accepted as the best chef in the world. The WORLD.  

I'm 42% into the book (my Kindle app tells me so). I am mesmerized. This morning, while others slept in, worked on their yard, ran errands, played with their kids and dogs, I searched the web and YouTube for a glimpse into what it might be like to dine there. I watched a Food Network segment of Anthony Bourdain's visit. I've never heard him use the word "outrageous" so many times in one sitting.

A few months ago in January, Chef Adrias, announced the closing of El Bulli in June. I have checked eBay to see if I can buy my way into the restaurant. Nothing. Sad Mags. 

It occurred to me that this is slightly insane behavior. I would actually consider buying a reservation on eBay, book and pay for flights to Spain, then pay some outrageous price for dinner ... just so I could experience what Bourdain did: magic, wonderment.

This is why I'm starting today. There is no denying it. I love food.


-Mags


P.S. If you know of anyone who cannot use their El Bulli reservation, or need another person to go, let me know!!

5 comments:

  1. hey, if you find an opening let me know too! i was hoping to make it there prior to the closing too :)

    Great idea on the blog btw.

    Avanish

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  2. Whoo hoo! So excited to see and read about your delicious dining adventures. :)

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  3. Maybe you can buy some of El Buili's gastronomically weird products and do it yourself!: http://www.albertyferranadria.com/esp/videos-y-recetas.html

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  4. I remember watching that episode when it first aired and had similar aspirations to experience it one day. Truly inspiring. Have you tried calling them directly and booking a chef's table! I bet Zynga would spring for it.

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  5. Thanks for the support y'all. I'll make sure to seek out the most interesting eats for you to enjoy.

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