Shout out to @mpatrickriley for making me think of this on Twitter…
In case you want an overview…
I like to eat well, but some of my best meals have been simple and well prepared… steak and potatoes done correctly is a tough meal to beat, and you know Augusta would do a good job with that (and source good beef!)
I think having them try to stretch their skill set would blow up… I love GOOD BBQ, but I don’t think Augusta has a pitmaster… same with Asian food, I just don’t think they have the skillset to do it well.
Honestly, I think something simple like Fried Chicken would be fun, as it can be done really well and be exceptional and isn’t something I order often (also, it’s the south… so they better know how to fry a chicken!)…
Honestly, I think I’d go Caesar Salad, Fried Chicken or Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, Biscuits and then something fun for dessert (Key Lime Pie and Buttermilk Pie off the top of my head… traditional southern dishes that can be done well). I’d love to work with a chef who wanted to have fun and put their own twists on the meals.
Seems like it would be a fun thing to do! I just hope someone is on hand to cut DJs food for him, as I’m not sure he should be holding sharp objects before a major tournament (I’m kidding, MPR… mostly). Also, if you like food and cooking, check out Kenji Lopez Alt. His book is excellent.
