What better way to stand out in the competitive industry of the restaurant business than to go nuts with a Michelin-esque presentation. Is that a single meringue served on a levitating pillow? Did we get charged an extra $10 because they served our butter on a posh-looking rock?
The world of wannabe fine-dining restaurants, of course, is not a new phenomenon. Throughout the years, we've written about it enough times to know that we shouldn't be expected to get this instead of a pea soup like we've ordered. And so, in honor of this peculiar trend, Bored Panda has curated a collection of the most outrageous fine-dining experiences out there.
#21 Ate At Three Michelin Star Restaurant Alinea In Chicago. Dessert Painted On The Table, Edible Balloons, Table Fires… It’s An Experience

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90points
#22 Rocks And Potatoes Painted To Look Like Rocks At Michelin-Starred Restaurant

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89points
#24 Recently Sat Through A 44-Course Meal At The Atelier In Ottawa, Canada

But this one was a freaking star: “cook” at the table in liquid nitrogen, dunk into hot spicy squash soup.
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85points
#26 At A Michelin-Starred Restaurant In Amsterdam, My Cocktail Arrived In A Plastic Bag

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81points
#29 Lab By Sergi Agola, Sintra, Portugal - Some Highlights In No Particular Order

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78points
#31 This Free Birthday Cake At A Fancy Restaurant
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