Eating out
Performa in October: Ribs, honey rain
It’s all about the atmosphere, right?
I seem to just miss attending any of the Futurist dinners that seem to be popping up here and there. And there. And there. It’s interesting that this sort of sub-edible genre is finding an audience – with interpretations that seem to actually work.
OPENfuture at SFMOMA from eatmedaily on Vimeo
the source
F.T. Marinetti’s take on eating didn’t quite work – at least in his reviews of his own dinners, they were more about shock. About changing how we eat. His La Cucina Futurista (1932) was an elaborate joke, with recipes that don’t quite lead to palatable dining experiences.
Some years back, the great Rick Tharp had foil wrapped Ding Dongs, Ho Hos and sauteed Spam at a very modernist Western Art Directors Club awards evening – served with black tablecloth and even more black-clad attendees – though I will admit, I went out for real food after.
sfmoma and the cow
SFMOMA’s recent Futurist dinner included a butchered cow on display (video above), not sure what to make of it – but that’s the point.
Shock and awe.
Antipasti at the Performa Futurist dinner in February, via NYT
performa: running with it
In NYC this past Halloween eve, Performa’s Opening Dinner went a bit farther. They had already had an actual Futurist banquet back in February (image above). Sort of a teaser.
October’s feast was an involved experience – featuring a huge pile of peanuts, ribs in honey rain (drizzled on from the ceiling) and chocolate Jeff Koons sculptures destroyed by hammer. Among other things.
Read Ashley Simko’s complete review here. Or just watch the video on her blog.
Eating out is getting interesting.
Stemware at Perfoma’s dinner in October
