A proper etiquette question

Scoop

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Jan 16, 2009
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This is Scoop's DD and I have a question about eating at a high class restaurant. When you get a meal and there are garnishes on it,such as kale, radishes, or parsley, is it ok to eat it?
 
I say yes, they're okay to eat, but most people don't eat them, so if you're dining with people you don't know well, they may give you odd looks.
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I wouldn't eat it. As stated it's just there for the pretty aspect, and too hard to get out if it does get stuck in your teeth without looking like a dork.
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I won't eat it because I'm not sure it's safe. Was it washed properly? Could it be contaminated by raw foods in the kitchen? I've seen people treat garnish differently than say, a salad. They just grab it and place it on your plate without any thought to the meat they just had in their hands, etc., thereby cross-contaminating.

BUT I am a freak like that and I seldom eat out because I don't know how my food is handled or if the place is clean enough...
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Of course you should eat it, unless of course it is an herb or something of that nature that is put there for looks and aromatic effect. Any good chef gives the garnish some thought before using it. It not only needs to look good but compliment the meal both visually and from a flavor perspective.


Eat it!!
 

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