Benihana

I could understand them coming back with any amount on the award. But to find that Benihana's not responsible, I don't get that.
~Jacqueline Colaitis, after losing a $16 million lawsuit claiming that Benihana was responsible for her husband's death 10 months after he had dined there

I didn't cook tonight because I had a late holiday business lunch at Benihana. Mmmmm...

Food Thoughts

I hadn't been to a Benihana for years. The food is still excellent - is there any better fried rice anywhere? - I had the chicken, it was delicious (albeit a little over salted). Everything, really, was as as tasty as I remembered.

The thing that seemed different was the service. It was kind of... lackluster compared to what it once was. The chef did a great job preparing the food, but he may as well have been on his own in a kitchen.

Maybe it's the "Flying Shrimp" lawsuit?

I don't know.