The Main Course Has Been Silent Long Enough
Fine dining cannot keep asking entrees to carry the emotional risk of wine pairings without giving them procedural authority.
Topic
Restaurants
A recurring Juliard motif, gathered from the relevant desk files.
Dining Guide Adds Star for Restaurants That Let Main Course Approve the Wine
The guide formalizes a service standard requiring plated entrees to inspect pairings before diners are allowed to raise a glass.