Christine wrote:

>> I think my way sounds more fun. You're not anti-fun, are you?
>
> No, but sometimes adding something more is overkill and doesn't add to
> the dish. As you have heard me say before, I am tending to subscribe
> to the philosophy of David Kinch these days. He says he starts
> subtracting things until nothing else can be removed.
> I sorta think he might know a few things..

Having eaten at Manresa in the not-too-distant past, I can tell you that he
does *not* follow that philosophy. Even a cursory glance at a Manresa menu
will tell you that.


>> I really don't think wrapping with lettuce would add a competing flavor.
>> Moreover, I see nothing wrong with "quite a few flavors" as long as the
>> flavors either (1) are distinct and compatible or (2) blend into a
>> harmonious gestalt.
>
> Just because you can add stuff, doesn't mean you should.

Just because a simple thing is good doesn't mean that it can't be made
better, and sometimes the way to improve is to add.

Bob