“The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”
“The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”
Let’s take a moment to analyse what we’ve just read. “The way…” suggests it is the only method and the most successful too. “Man’s heart…..his stomach”, two very vital organs used everyday; to circulate blood with its composites to provide for the body’s needs. Admittedly the entire phrase is a indication on how to nab a guy, so to speak. How to keep him interested, alert and receptive. But is it the man that requires food or is it the woman?
Lets think about this a little further, a little deeper to understand, just how much food plays a role in the animal world of dating and partnership. Food is seen to be desirable by all. There are certain groups of food that become easily accessible, some are considered aphrodisiacs, others fatty junk food and alternatively a need for survival. Whether you are the one making it or consuming it, you never really get away from the source of this phrase: Food. Perhaps because of its relatable nature, to all homo-sapiens, it naturally becomes a easy solution to bond over. If our palates are entertained by the mourish flavours and visually we are stimulated by the aesthetically pleasing beings, we are thus more likely to enjoy the experience as a whole. Creating a sense of ease, a level of comfort and opening a portal of conversation to allow for bonding to occur.
Now we return to this gender rivalry of whom exactly is most pleased from consumption and whose heart is the one being reached to. Typically and traditionally speaking, though women may quite rightly do so too, men ask women on a date; classically over dinner. It’s important to see both sides of the coin or spoon in this example. Men have come to believe that dinner is a polite way of getting to know someone. Woman have reciprocated and acknowledged the advantage of “free” dinner over the years. Why shouldn’t they? Men have always been seen to be the bread winners; to be seen as a stable providers has proven to be advantageous through out the animal kingdom, not just us two legged mammals. Wouldn’t that formula equate to the suggestion “The way to a woman’s heart (or what ever the man may desire at the opportune time) is through her stomach”. With me so far? let us take out the factor of restaurant dinning. Let us picture a suburban home, with a home made, meal being prepared. The woman will go out her way to produce the best blends of flavours to please the opposite gender. In return she gets great satisfaction from his approval and her ego is boosted. Again another positive; they say flattery will get you anywhere. Whist eating, she gets full enjoyment of her hard labour and again feels at ease. conversation will now continue. Her senses are heightened and hormones can take charge to do the rest.
In our generation men tend to believe less and less in monogamy, (“a society made rule; to imply the exclusive nature of a relationship between man and woman. And them two alone”), indicating a date over dinner really implies the true nature of the evening from a male perspective (not all), is to have their “cake” censored for obviously reasons. So this again relays the idea, woman require the food to be pleased and become attainable. Men require food to attain the woman. So tell me now, who’s heart is being won? his or hers?
Where exotic meats MEET!
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Playing with words is one thing our generation has successfully mastered and playing with meat is something majority of homo sapiens (us; taste bud matured, survival of the fittest, beautifully capable people) have conquered. Carnivorous at heart; there are plethora of dishes to try and salivate over, and this is how the best dinner of my life came about…
ARCHIPELAGO #LEGGO, a hidden island of its own near Warren Street Station. Why an island? Well I’m glad you’ve asked. Like most people I find great pleasure in learning weird facts and roots of words in different languages, just in case I get a opportunity like this to tell you! You are very welcome #nerdgloat. So, the name of the restaurant means a cluster of islands. Cleverly the establishment has done precisely that.
Its decor; an amalgamation of many cultures incorporated in a small yet sufficient space! who knew you could fit so many beasts (hungry people) into one place harmoniously. No two are the same, meaning your iris, retina and light refraction images are simultaneously stimulated alongside your taste receptors. The music soothe the hairs inside your ears sending you to the land of calm.
Now for the tantalizing part, dish explanations and menu review!
1)The top right hand corner of the picture, would be our starters. Each individually grilled to perfection CROCODILE meat in vine leaves with plum sauce on a heated rock that looks like the logo for superman #supercroc.
Dish name: Caymen Islands Score 9/10, where did it lack the one point? simple: they only gave me three pieces. I know right?! the fat child in me wanted more.
2) Middle green picture; CRICKETS dish name:love bug salad #stayhealthy. This has to be the one time falling in love has all the right advantages. Initially the thought was rather unsettling but the taste cleared any inhibitions of the dish. Strongly recommend. Score 10/10.
3) Main course is middle right square, now it feel like we’re playing food battleship. That my friends were FROGS & KANGAROO dishes. Personally the frogs were jumping at me alot more than the ‘Roos. Skippy didn’t win me over entirely, though I have had this meat many times before. Strange fact no.2: “I’ve consumed more kangaroo than lamb in my lifetime”.
Dish names: Swamp Fever & Hot Marsupial -Score: 8.5 & 7.
4) Bottom middle and right boxes; dessert. All I will say “Piece of white chocolate with a BUMBLE BEE drenched in sweet honey accompanied by the rose water creme brulee” I would live off this, if humanly possible.
Dish name: Baby Bee Brulee Score: 10/10
5) Important Liquids- Drinks: Middle left and bottom left squares, a fantastic champagne infused with floating GOLD pieces #memorizing.
How can one person talk so much about food? I don’t understand how people don’t talk about food. Places like this are a rarity and need to be shared. Not to mention it rekindled my yelp review days! So, if I’ve managed to tempt you into being Katy Perry like adventurous, hope to hear you ROAR back with your thoughts!
Enjoy being carnivores.
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