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Footballguy
This is my problem. Been in the restaurant biz for a million years. my wife and I can make most things better than most middle of the road places. And can rival some of the nicer places as well. If I go out, I can’t focus on cost. It ruins the experience. we mostly go out for things we don’t want to make, or don’t know how to make. santa brought a sushi making kit. If we get good at that, no more $100+ sushi nights.i didn’t go. part of the problem i have is being in italy so often and knowing that i spend in the teens for risotto makes it that much harder. obviously good risotto is labour intensive and scallops are pricey, but i can replicate this dish for less than a quarter of the cost. i wish they offered a base risotto and i could add in if i want.my amex card has a new promotion where i can save $20 when i use the card at a resy.com listed restaurant. took a look at some italian places near me and one is charging $42 for a scallop risotto dish. when rice is $42 it’s time to tap out.
Scallops are expensivemy amex card has a new promotion where i can save $20 when i use the card at a resy.com listed restaurant. took a look at some italian places near me and one is charging $42 for a scallop risotto dish. when rice is $42 it’s time to tap out.
Don't get me wrong i think $42 is a lot too, but let's be fair you're not ordering 'rice'.my amex card has a new promotion where i can save $20 when i use the card at a resy.com listed restaurant. took a look at some italian places near me and one is charging $42 for a scallop risotto dish. when rice is $42 it’s time to tap out.
looking at "good" pricing for U8 Japanese dry packed scallops... $26/lb.. divide by 8= $3.25 per. did they give you 3 or 5 (typically odd number)?
if 5, most of the FC would be $16.25 for the plate. so the 300% mark up is not uncommon. i think it is a little high, but not crazy/insane. Personally, i would cap a scallop/risotto dish around $35
scallop app at my place, on the sand, in Laguna beach, 3 u8/u10 scallops…. $24