The Contrast blog quotes chef Gordon Ramsey in a short piece about what the details mean and what they stand for:
“It doesn’t matter how amazing the steak is, if it’s served on a cold plate it’s crap. If it’s served with a dull knife it’s crap. If the gravy isn’t piping hot, it’s crap. If you’re eating it on an uncomfortable chair, it’s crap. If it’s served by an ugly waiter who just came in from a smoke break, it’s crap. Because I care about the steak, I have to care about everything around it.”
I have a habit of missing details if I’m in a rut. This is a good reminder of why they always matter, even if he seems like a prick.
