The September 3rd, 2008, Geek Dinner at Privé was an interesting and good time. We had a smaller crowd but were treated like kings (I botched the geek dinner invite by sending the venue announcement only a few days in advance, so it was low turnout – that’s what going on vacation and unplugging from geekdom gets me!)
The folks at Privé set us up in our own room. It was unintentional, but to me it was amusingly appropriate – privé translates to private.
The chefs are budding, potential future superstars. Table Talk describes prior Buddakan and Brasserie Perrier experience. While dining we learned of Le Bec-Fin experience as well. The foods here are exotic and fun just to hear described – influenced by countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea, with inspiration from chef Peter Karapanagiotis.
Steven Wells of Philadelphia Weekly accompanied us, camera in tow, and geeked right in. While we typically geek out on the latest technology and Internet trends, Steven added new topics everyone ate up. Some of the things I remember Steven bringing up: geneology, HD video, security and anonymity (on the Internet), the value of Twitter, and implants (not those kind) for human enhancement (not that kind)… Honestly, it was us who brought up Twitter – Steven raised the question of it having any value. Good challenge!
Breakdown of what we consumed, mostly on recommendation from Mr. Edwards, our water – everything was fantastic…
- Karpouzi
- Shrimp Orzo
- Lollipop Lamb Chop
- Rabbit Risotto
- Exotic Mushrooms
- Cheese Boureki
- Lobster Makaronia (pictured)
- Beet Salata
- Walnut Puff (pictured)
- Octopus Duet
- Potelle (wine) – Kevin selected a couple wines that went along nicely with the menu.
- Fiano (wine) – same as above.
Le Bec experience indeed! If you heard that conversation I had with the guy, he was badmouthing Georges like it was going out of style. It's just me, but if I heard one of my employees laying into a peer/competitor/legend like that, I might give him a talking to next to the knife rack. Fun evening, though…hope to see more folks out next month.
Damn, I missed that part of the conversation! Would have liked to heard the gossip… I like to hear interesting news, but am likewise disgusted by someone slamming something without evidence.
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