Top chef Gordon Ramsay has dished out the inside scoop on his dining do's and don'ts - revealing what he swerves when eating out. Spilling the beans to Town and Country, Gordon unmasked the dreaded 'soup of the day' as his no-go option, often a ploy for kitchens to offload leftovers or yesterday's unsold specials. He said: "Ask what yesterday's soup du jour was before today's special.
It may be the case that it's the soup du month." Tapping into local knowledge is Ramsay's trick for discovering a restaurant’s hits – simply ask your server for advice. With most servers well-versed in the menu's nuances, they're primed to guide you towards the chef's latest concoctions or customer favourites.
Speaking of his own experience, he said: "It depends on the restaurant, but servers tend to taste most of the dishes on the menu and can give you insight into what the chef has added and what the locals have," gleaning some "great recommendations" along the way. The renowned chef spoke of on the dish he usually avoids when dining out and dished out tips on spotting "red flags" at restaurants. He pointed out the dubious tactics some restaurants employ, cautioning diners about establishments that "boast" about their offerings with claims like "world's best," "famous," or "best in the country.
" Another warning sign, according to the chef, is a lengthy list of specials on the menu, suggesting that they might not be as tempting as they appear. Gordon explained: "Specials are there to disapp.