Word: dinner
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...elicit real emotion—horror, disgust, pity—but these are few and far between. One scene in which Joon excitedly goes to feed his pet dog the leftover bones from an exceptionally good meal, only to discover that his father has just served the dog for dinner particularly registers the family’s desperation in a way that is genuinely painful. But the movie as a whole would benefit from a paring down of its overly dramatic scenes. Its inherently emotional storyline—compounded by the fact that this is a dramatization, not a documentary?...
...wonder if the people fighting for the right to bring guest to dinner have ever asked their guests if they actually want to eat in Lowell. With that tiny servery and hidden cereal bar, it’s a pretty big downgrade from all the other river dining halls...
...five-course menu changes for each twice-weekly dinner, according to seasonal availability and the wines being showcased. Menus are never repeated, making each experience unique. At one dinner, a fresh, flowery Alsatian Riesling accompanied seared scallops with tomato fondue and Parma ham. At another, a voluptuous Australian Pinot Noir highlighted the flavors of crispy pigeon breast with fennel puree and saffron-vanilla sauce. Three mystery glasses are served with the main course - a fun guessing game for beginners and oenophiles alike...
...dinner leaves you thirsting for more of the resort's 10,000 bottles of wine, head to the Wine Bar, where you can enjoy informal tastings with sensational cheeses selected by the maître de fromage or, even more tantalizingly, various types of chocolate. Forget the beach and sun this Maldivian holiday, and give your taste buds a buzz instead...
...underground Wine Cellar restaurant, up to 12 guests can meet around one table for a lively, informative degustation dinner hosted by the head chef and the executive sommelier. Video screens pop up from the table to serve as occasional teaching aids. The wines lining the walls were originally selected by Ron Georgiou, one of just 264 Masters of Wine in the world, and the restaurant regularly attracts special guests who put their own twist on the wine list - celebrated German wine-maker Egon Müller popped in last year...