Recession Dining Goes Global

February 17, 2009 at 2:42 PM | by BS | Comments (0)

Finally, the US exports a food trend that doesn't suck.

Just about every high-end French resto in the States now has a "recession menu" or "permanent restaurant week" that aims to make foodie-friendly eats accessible to the poors and newly-poors.

As the financial crisis spreads far and wide, we're now seeing the idea of high-end recession menus show up further and further around the globe. Exhibit One is Auberge Micael, one of South Africa's only five-star restaurants. Set in Johannesburg's tony Sandtown neighborhood, this swank French resto is one of the country's best-reviewed eateries and a must-stop for any dedicated foodie passing through Jo'burg.

But apparently fewer foodies are stopping, because Auberge Michel has had to introduce a "gastro-recession menu," a three-course dining deal that lets you sample their unique SA take on classic French cuisine, like parmentier of deboned duck steeped in truffle jus; or a hamburger loaded with tiger prawns, mango chutney and pepper coulis.

At R225 ($22), this is still probably the most expensive meal you'll eat anywhere in Africa, but it's also likely the cheapest five-course French feast you can find anywhere in the world.

Keep spreading, recession pricing!

· Auberge Michel [Official Site]
· Auberge Michel Takes a Bite Out of the Credit Crunch [ArtZone]
· Recession Restaurants coverage [Jaunted]

Photo: [Auberge Michel]

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