On a calendar candle, the printed dates on the candle cover some 10% of the circumference of the candle or so. Why is it then, that the wax always runs down at just those 10%, and only there, covering all the numbers with melted wax? And when you try to remove the wax, the numbers will of course come off as well – always. How am I now supposed to know when it’s Christmas?
A colleague of mine told me that the Cariocas aren’t too worried about getting high quality food; they’ll go for the whole dinner experience instead. As long as the food is ok, the set up, the company and the concept of the restaurant is the primary thing. Last Friday, I think I managed to get it all though. Beautiful seafood and lots and lots of it, excellence service at one of the most different and cool restaurants I’ve ever been to. (Marrakech kitchen on Valkendorfsgade in central Copenhagen would give them a good fight for the trophy though.) Marius Crustáceos on the Copacabana beach front is like nothing I’ve ever seen or experienced before.
The whole place has got this piracy and ship kind of feeling about it and the seafood buffet is bigger than anything. Every now and then the owner showed his face, quietly walking through the restaurant, making small comments to the waiters and taking notes. Have also heard that if you’re lucky, you’ll see him throw plates around the place – maybe next time. It’s not very often you can honestly claim that using the ladies room is an experience itself, but in this case it’s true. The floor is covered with stones and the ceiling and walls are totally covered with stuff - vases, dolls, marine details, glasses - just pure stuff. Apparently the male version isn’t less impressive…all as of my French colleague, and company for the evening, of course.
Only comment for improvement came from my colleague about half way through the dinner. He concluded that some waitresses would have made the experience even better, but I can’t really see the big deal with that. This 100% male staff concept suits me just fine and who doesn’t like having pirates pouring you wine and serving you fresh cooked lobster at the table? So those of you, who consider coming and visiting, make sure to put some dinner money aside for Marius. I’d love to take you there – all of you.
http://www.marius.com.br/
http://www.marrakech-kitchen.dk/
A colleague of mine told me that the Cariocas aren’t too worried about getting high quality food; they’ll go for the whole dinner experience instead. As long as the food is ok, the set up, the company and the concept of the restaurant is the primary thing. Last Friday, I think I managed to get it all though. Beautiful seafood and lots and lots of it, excellence service at one of the most different and cool restaurants I’ve ever been to. (Marrakech kitchen on Valkendorfsgade in central Copenhagen would give them a good fight for the trophy though.) Marius Crustáceos on the Copacabana beach front is like nothing I’ve ever seen or experienced before.
The whole place has got this piracy and ship kind of feeling about it and the seafood buffet is bigger than anything. Every now and then the owner showed his face, quietly walking through the restaurant, making small comments to the waiters and taking notes. Have also heard that if you’re lucky, you’ll see him throw plates around the place – maybe next time. It’s not very often you can honestly claim that using the ladies room is an experience itself, but in this case it’s true. The floor is covered with stones and the ceiling and walls are totally covered with stuff - vases, dolls, marine details, glasses - just pure stuff. Apparently the male version isn’t less impressive…all as of my French colleague, and company for the evening, of course.
Only comment for improvement came from my colleague about half way through the dinner. He concluded that some waitresses would have made the experience even better, but I can’t really see the big deal with that. This 100% male staff concept suits me just fine and who doesn’t like having pirates pouring you wine and serving you fresh cooked lobster at the table? So those of you, who consider coming and visiting, make sure to put some dinner money aside for Marius. I’d love to take you there – all of you.
http://www.marius.com.br/
http://www.marrakech-kitchen.dk/
Sounds great! Good seafood restaurants are always the best!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I am impressed with your prolific posting rate - good work ;)