No Bones at Supper

April 16, 2003 Jordan emails regarding an unfortunate experience last night at perennial Below 14th fave Supper: "I needed a lamb or veal shank bone to briong to my parents' Passover seder. I called around to a few places to see who was serving veal chops. After some places said no, I called Supper and was informed that the lamb special was being served. "This may be a weird question," I said, "but is there a bone in that?" "Yes, there's a bone in that," she answered, with a touch of attitude. So, off to Supper we four trekked. We were seated quickly (a relative rarity) and our waitress read the specials. When she described the lamb, she made a point of saying, "No bone." I was crestfallen. After we ordered, I asked "Is there any way I can get a bone?" After the entendre sunk in and then passed, I explained that I needed a bone for the seder plate. She told me there were no bones to be had. Couldn't the chef just give me one? No, there are no bones in the restaurant. I found this hard to believe, but let it pass. Then she offered the bone from the orata (fish) special, which I politely declined. And the melting pot continues to bubble.... Incidentally, I had the smoked trout appetizer and the veal scallopine. Both were excellent."

Jordan, enlighten us: Did you ever find a bone?

Posted by: Lock at April 29, 2003 01:35 PM

I ended up cooking a ribeye the next afternoon, in addition to finishing the veal from the night before. It was a big lunch.

Posted by: JMD at April 29, 2003 10:46 PM

Jordan, my friend, I've got to hand it to you. I don't know how you do it.

Posted by: MOP at April 30, 2003 11:48 AM