Anchovies and Croutons...in a Caesar Salad? That's crazy!

[Ali Gator]

This video cracks me up. The customer doesn't want fish or croutons in his Caesar Salad, but he does want an egg. Huh ?

Every so often when I order a Caesar Salad, I'm asked if I want anchovies which I reply 'no' (though last night at a fine-dining restaurant, they didn't ask and none came on it, so I guess this is a 'Chef's choice' ?). Croutons are a must, so I'm surprised he was shocked by those on his salad.  Egg in a Caesar ?  Never heard of it, myself. 

I love 'Bitchy Waiter' inserting himself into the video and his responses. Too funny. 

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[pubic_assistance]

4 minutes ago, Ali Gator said:

I'm surprised he was shocked by those on his salad. 

Don't you just love when low-class people act all indignant when they eat in a real restaurant and are upset when everything doesn't taste like McDonalds ? 

[MikeBiDude]

There’s Julia Child lore that the original Caesar in Tijuana never put anchovies in his namesake salad. He did use Worcestershire sauce - which if you look at the ingredients has anchovies in it. Julia’s theory was that subsequent chefs added anchovies as personal improvements.

People are often surprised the salad originated in Tijuana, Mexico.

Of course a table-side prepared Caesar has egg! Again referring to Julia’s recipe it a “coddled” egg, so very mildly cooked, but basically raw. If you’re just getting bottled dressing you won’t see egg.

[ericwinters]

I was happily shocked recently when anchovies arrived in my Cesar just before my prime rib.😲

[Ali Gator]

Years ago, I dated a younger guy (5 years younger) like this. Whenever we went into a 'fine restaurant' he honestly didn't know how to behave - especially with the servers. He thought because he was handsome and studly, he could get away with his 'bad behavior' and entitlement. Fact was, he didn't really understand fine dining, wasn't used to trying new foods, and was more focused on calories, protein and sodium levels entering his beautiful body than he was in just relaxing and enjoying a nice dinner with me. After wasting money on him a few times one summer taking him to upscale establishments, I realized he was much more comfortable at Panera or Jersey Mike's where he could 'build his own sandwich' of proteins and low cal ingredients. One day, nearly a year later, he asked why we weren't going to the 'nicer restaurants' any more. I told him point blank, 'You don't seem to enjoy yourself in those places. Everything seemed to be a challenge to you - from the menu to the service'. He didn't respond. 

[pubic_assistance]

3 minutes ago, Ali Gator said:

Whenever we went into a 'fine restaurant' he honestly didn't know how to behave -

I am thankful that my blue-collar/ middle class parents insisted we behave at our own dinner table the same way you would behave at a guest's house or in a fancy restaurant.  This way your behavior at any occasion is seamless and natural. You don't have to think about it. These days I understand that many families dont even sit down together for meals. Very sad. 

[+ poolboy48220]

Working at a restaurant in my teens, they held a Caesar Salad making demonstration. The chef said "even if they say no anchovies, put them in, or it won't taste right". One busboy asked "So what if they're allergic to anchovies?"

[ericwinters]

49 minutes ago, poolboy48220 said:

Working at a restaurant in my teens, they held a Caesar Salad making demonstration. The chef said "even if they say no anchovies, put them in, or it won't taste right". One busboy asked "So what if they're allergic to anchovies?"

CHEF IS GOD! no questions. 

[pubic_assistance]

1 minute ago, ericwinters said:

CHEF IS GOD! no questions. 

I know a lot of chefs in NYC. The term is more acurately: "egomaniac". 

[ericwinters]

16 minutes ago, pubic_assistance said:

I know a lot of chefs in NYC. The term is more acurately: "egomaniac". 

Fair. I manage a lot of chefs. I've managed to eliminate most of the egomaniacal and god-like personality traits.

[pubic_assistance]

1 hour ago, ericwinters said:

Fair. I manage a lot of chefs. I've managed to eliminate most of the egomaniacal and god-like personality traits.

Please share your secrets....😉

[ericwinters]

2 hours ago, pubic_assistance said:

Please share your secrets....😉

T I M E  and lots and lots of patience for the good ones I've been lucky enough to be connected to. 

[Nightowl]

I don’t mind the taste or essence of anchovies; I just don’t want the whole eyebrow in my salad.

[pubic_assistance]

1 hour ago, Nightowl said:

I don’t mind the taste or essence of anchovies; I just don’t want the whole eyebrow in my salad.

Funny but true.

Love the taste / hate the texture.

[jeezifonly]

12 hours ago, poolboy48220 said:

Working at a restaurant in my teens, they held a Caesar Salad making demonstration. The chef said "even if they say no anchovies, put them in, or it won't taste right". One busboy asked "So what if they're allergic to anchovies?"

Say, "Honey, I'll bring you the mayo coleslaw instead" 🤣

My home-made Caesar is very garlicky and very Anhovy forward (1 can + oil) made with one raw yolk. Served w large GF croutons, lots of Pecorino Romano and an optional garnish of additional anchovies for the deep fans. It's magnificent. Tickle my taint, and you'll get grilled chicken added for free. 😎

Edited August 25 by jeezifonly

[+ MikeThomas]

I always have anchovies in my Caesar salad. If I’m dining with a friend who doesn’t want anchovies, I have his. But I want the dark anchovies, not the pale, white anchovies.