Comments on: Off to Roses, and Dinner at El Bulli

By: Confessions of a Once and Future Credit Card Churner - View from the Wing

Confessions of a Once and Future Credit Card Churner - View from the Wing — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:13:26 +0000

[...] It’s a shame really that I ran through most of their major offerings in the early days. I would sign up for Marriott Rewards cards when the bonus was 20,000 points — nothing like today’s 70,000. I couldn’t get the big bonus on British Airways either time they offered 100,000 … and even though both times I believe I was the first to break the story about the card offering. Because I had gotten the 15,000 mile bonus. That’s alright, I used those miles to good effect, redeeming them (along with more points, like the ones I got for test driving a Jaguar) to go to El Bulli for dinner with my wife. [...]

By: Are There Airport Restaurants Worth Flying To? - View from the Wing

Are There Airport Restaurants Worth Flying To? - View from the Wing — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:27:37 +0000

[...] are plenty of restaurants worth flying for, at least I think so, I’ve written up my meals at El Bulli and the Fat Duck where those establishments were actually the point of the trip (as opposed to just [...]

By: S.reeis

S.reeis — Tue, 18 May 2010 19:07:23 +0000

Simon said ..”I had thought of gong there but will avoid it now I know that ill-mannered people like you go there and take photographs of everything they eat. What an insult to the restaurant and the other diners. I am surprised you were not escorted out of the place.”

- actually simon, places like el bulli are not only food, and not only science but they are also considered to be an art form… and therefore they encourage photographs. I have not dined at el bulli yet, but my experiences at other restaurants like Alinea have opened my eye’s to gastro food as an art, and every person i KNOW or have SEEN in my experiences at these places has opted for the photo. how else will anyone be able to remember the amazing detail of the most unique dining experience they have ever had.

Gary, thank you for your great description of el bulli i can’t wait to get there and experience it. and take PLENTY of pictures!!!!

By: Lunch At The Fat Duck Restaurant - View from the Wing

Lunch At The Fat Duck Restaurant - View from the Wing — Sat, 15 May 2010 22:06:56 +0000

[...] since my meal at El Bulli in 2008, I’ve wanted to try the Fat Duck. At the time of the meal, only Heston Blumenthal and his [...]

By: Extra grease. No charge. « Bleed Scarlet

Extra grease. No charge. « Bleed Scarlet — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:22:44 +0000

[...] terminology comes into play. It can also be science and leisure. If you’re not familiar with elBulli, and have some time to kill, you should be. Go ahead. I’ll wait. It has a mad ingenuity and [...]

By: TED « James Tang

TED « James Tang — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:44:22 +0000

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By: Lucy

Lucy — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:05:06 +0000

Hello – Our son was 18 months at the time of our trip to Spain when we were lucky enough to secure a last minute lunch reservation at El Bulli. Given the timing, we were not sure if we would be able to find a babysitter for our son. The restaurant said that many children have a tough time given the length of the meal, but if we needed to bring him with us, it would not be a problem.

We did get a sitter at our hotel for our son, but when we arrived at the restaurant, they very graciously had put us at a table that would have accommodated our son had we had him with us. So… this is my roundabout way of saying that if your kids are ok with upscale restaurants and long meals, the restaurant would likely be ok with it.

The service was fantastic and the meal memorable. Given the unique nature of the dishes, most patrons take photos. However, the tables are quite spread out and most don’t use flash, so it isn’t distracting.

It really is a wonderful experience!

By: Colin Andrews

Colin Andrews — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:30:12 +0000

Hi,

What is the situation regarding children, I’ve seen a few photos of ElBulli with children sitting down to dinner is that allowed?

I ask because (should we get a reservation) we are planning on taking our 2 who are 7 and 9. They know how to behave in such places (having been to the Fat duck/Gordon Ramsays etc). but some restaurants have a no child policy.

By: Michael Buitron

Michael Buitron — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:53:06 +0000

Thanks for a great post! It’s interesting to see some seasonal changes, and subtle variations in the dishes. Thanks to your post I asked for the cookbook to be signed early in the meal!

http://imoralist.blogspot.com/2008/07/dinner-at-el-bulli-experience-part-2-of.html

By: Gary

Gary — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:15:45 +0000

At least half the tables were taking photographs. How do I know? Because they were using the flash. I take photos often, so am well-practiced at being discrete. I don’t use the flash.

No one seemed to object or was uncomfortable, it wasn’t distracting to anyone. The tables aren’t bunched closely together as at so many restaurants.

Sorry you are offended…