I believe that using the table top to plate the dessert shows the skills and originality that all judges look for in these type of competitions. I will not sit here and pretend to know why they have such competitions, but I thought it showed the true skill of the chef. If he can do this on a larger scale, imagine what he can do on a plate? Also, he paired his food very well. Adding coconut to a chocolate dish is very exotic and brings the cacao flavor out of the pudding and the sauce.

I think people don't understand how much time and effort went into the preparation of the ingredients. I'm not sure why anyone thinks it looks like a mess, it's obviously well presented and the concept is to have it laid out on the table.

It's not only about the food and how it tastes... it's about the experience as well. This is something completely different; they're taking a "plated dessert" to a another level. Many of you guys don't understand this... And how are you supposed to eat this? Come on... don't see it as a table... think of it as a huge plate... I mean, what's on a typical plated dessert: the main dessert component, couple smears of sauce, and a garnish. Is this not the same?

The dishwasher called in late with some excuse about missing his bus.

I think people are just more accustomed to seeing a dessert classically plated...on a plate. I never would've known there were restaurants that served desserts directly on the table if it had not been for my chef instructor who told me so. It was definitely a new concept for me, but I like it.

@blairzel Actually this combination seems pretty good to me. The hyssop seems a bit weird, but everything else seems very good. It's also quite cool to have it given to you like that as well. So besides the hyssop, for me it seems great.

I am highly impressed how ppl here have missed point. It's so sad to see such ignorant criticism towards Grant's truly amazing work and creativity. If you don't like or don;t understand something why would insist being so unrespectfull with other ppl's work.

woah those coconut cream or w.e turned to squares whaaat?

I think if you viewed it from a bird's eye view it would look good. At the end of the day if they take a lot of time and effort to prepare each ingredient, they're obviously going to want to present it in an artistic light. Sure it's pretentious, but the upper end of fine dining has to be - bear in mind, this is one of the highest rated restaurants in the world. They have to find an edge and an angle in their presentation.

Genius

so, how do you eat it? ...

@guitarbumx That very often you do get to eat communally and it doesnt cost $300 pp o and you get plates at a BBQ.

Not to mention his restaurant in the video has 3 Michelin Stars... assuming you know what that these stars are.... you must know they're a pretty big deal, especially if he was able to obtain 3.

i want my 4 minutes back ASAP!!!!!!!

Edible artshow, plain and simple. People pay to go to designer art shows and collect the art. This doesn't strike me as being much different. Pretentious? Perhaps, but isn't most "art" pretentious to one degree or another? If this interests you and you live close by, you may consider going to a dinner event the same as you would take in a high level production. I find this fascinating as to how I can combine the flavors and structure on a more contemporary scale to more "homestyle" cooking.

That'll be $974 for 2 people. It's good, but nothing in a restaurant of any level is worth $1,000 imo.

I want to see what it looks like after it's eaten.

I'm surprised how many haters there are. It's kind of sad.

with a spoon. you put the food on the spoon in your mouth and chew. Then you swallow and repeat the process till all the food is gone or you are no longer hungry

I wouldn’t mind eating at Alinea, but I usually like to lick the plate after I’m done eating., well that’s me.🤷🏻‍♂️

O.O OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

everyone go to a molecular gastronomy resto and say no coconut wipes out half their techniques

Ok, a plate isn't really needed for food but you can't eat little drips of sauce.

I experienced more delight, wonderment and enjoyment upon seeing my first mini oreo than watching the waiter strew food around a bare table.

no you just use a spoon like a normal person

I love the "trained chefs" saying it's "bullshit" or "plain stupid".There's a difference between a 'trained' chef and a 'great chef'. You may think that it's stupid but it doesn't stop it being one of the best restaurants in the world. Instead of sitting on youtube slating other chefs work go and actually train to be a 'great' chef; work towards having three michelin stars and being headchef at one of the best restaurants in the world and get some respect. If you don't like it, don't watch it.

this is a test ...

@scooobasteve169 omg dont knock pepermint patties! they're whats needed to wash the foul taste of your food outta my mouth!!!

everything else in the restaurant looks good, then this finale dessert on the table trashed it. Eating off the table is just barbaric.

I could buy SO MUCH FOOD for $275. This upsets me.

You eat it with a spoon...

its exactly the same as eating off a plate..exactly the same

What are you supposed to do, get up and lick the table? How pointless - I bet this was pretty expensive as well. The chocolate mousse looks nice, though.

Re-read my comment and try again.

Scott...go back to the cheesecake factory and stay there

Looks interesting, but looks like it's had to eat/plate, and the waiter isn't much of an entertainer, wayy too monotone

y the fuck wood u eat on the table if im seein this right? that shit better be clean!

Excuse me, wtf are you doing?

lol , all those people who cant appreciate this kind of food. I think the american people just cant have any respect for gastronomic food. only for fast food....

but why, what´s wrong with normal plate.

...... no taste like this cook lol well if that's the case... explain to me why his restaurant is number 7 in the world....

what the fuck lol

barbaric?? be careful with those big words...its exactly the same as eating off a plate..you have a spoon and a fork..just because its served on a table you think you dive in head first or eat with your hands?..those who talk to much leave themselves to the mercy of the listener...so dumb. Barbaric seriously?

what is the point of this???? complete waist of chocolate!!

The word is disrespectful.

point less!!! but if he can find people to pay that much for the crap, far play. im 1st year commie could do that easy money!!!!

omg! get the MENTAL out of that chocolate that must be gross!

Art? this isn't art - it just saves on washing up. If you think art is serving dessert onto a table i feel sorry for you. It isn't an art experience either, that would be having protein sugar and fat injected straight into your stomach or something. Eating off the table is just stupid, you must be very easily impressed. - Quote from chef ' i got the idea when we run out of fuckin dishes and the kid that washes-up wanted to knock-off early'

I've always enjoyed cuisine art, but this doesn't look like food or art. I'm sure you paid a lot for this as well. What a waste, you can't even eat it. Dabbing your pinky into some coconut milk and then it's gone.

You miss the point and sound like a communist. Is life just survival at the lowest point? Because some people have no shelter does that mean great architecture is meaningless and we all should be living in shanties and huts? In a free society we are free to chose how we spend our money. Having just eaten there I would humbly say that $275 is a bargain.

what a waste. It looks like my 5 year old brother spilled everything out of the kitchen cabinet again...except these people are paying for this.