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Don’t even think about asking for your favorite condiment at Mad Fresh Bistro in Fort Myers, Florida, if that condiment happens to be ketchup. There’s a strict no-ketchup policy instituted by chef Xavier Duclos, and the Internet is not pleased.
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One example of Duclos’ master creations is a Parisian burger with bacon, brie, caramelized onions – and a tarragon aioli. The Spaniard version has Manchego cheese, Serrano ham and a roasted red pepper aioli.
“When I developed these burgers two years ago, I wanted to do something that nobody else did. I’m in between an Outback and a Carrabba’s, and I don’t want to compete with them,” Duclos explained. “We use high-quality beef, very good buns, very good sauce, watercress instead of plain old lettuce, and it’s conducive to a really good, juicy burger.”
We have a restaurant (hamburger and hotdog joint) where I live that for a long time didn't allow any ketchup to be used on their food. They finally had to start keeping some on hand, to please the kids (and some adults) that complained about it, and now refer to it as "sissy sauce".
I think a "we don't have ketchup" would go over better than "no ketchup for you". I run into this all the time when I ask for malt vinegar for my fish and chips. Now, I'd eat a burger without ketchup but I'd also like the option to add it. If I'm paying for the meal, what's the big deal. Sounds like an ego trip.
Maybe he saw people pouring ketchup over everything he cooks, and he thought it has the stop.
I saw people doing it even in fine restaurants (or asking for ketchup) to their order of filet mignon.
I think salt should be banned too... Lots of people don't even taste their food before putting an ungodly amount of salt on the top. That is an insult to the chef. Sadly their palates and their brains are not fine tuned...
My wife makes a perfect meatloaf - the flavor and texture are outstanding. However, my child and I always douse it with ketchup. My wife finally got irritated one day and said "My meatloaf does not need ketchup!" I responded with "No, but the ketchup does need your meatloaf."
I can see where someone might be offended when their culinary creations are corrupted by a one-note sauce.
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Lots of people don't even taste their food before putting an ungodly amount of salt on the top. That is an insult to the chef. Sadly their palates and their brains are not fine tuned...
