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It’s not just about the meal, it’s about the evening. Yes we can have chipotle or pizza together and save a lot and leave fuller, that’s not the point.
I went out for an $800 meal on my honeymoon and got pizza after bc we were still hungry lol >

Bud, they have Michelin starred diners at this point. I can guarantee you you aren’t a getting your patty melt toasted in a cast iron box floated down a river of lava.
Yeah there are some restaurants that get off on doing the bizarre and unexpected, but people go to those restaurants for the same reason people go to the circus; to be entertained. The food is part of an art show, not simple sustenance. >

We ate at Michelin-starred food stalls for under $10. There's a Michelin-starred instant ramen. The rating doesn't necessarily only apply to fancypantserie. >

high priced meals from restaurants are only about experience. Nothing else.  Quality can only take you so far. >

The whole thing started as a scam for the Michelin brothers to get more people to travel and eat out so they can sell their tires.
Now it's more of a novel experience for the elite or for people who want to post about it on their instagram. >

You should watch the film "The Menu". You'll enjoy it very much.I know I did.Btw,I absolutely love how you worded the last paragraph :) >

Probably just eat at McDonalds or whatever then