Splurging on a premium cut of beef at a restaurant can be both exciting and somewhat anxiety-inducing when you're trying out a new place. You want to be confident in your choice, but you also want to verify that the meat will be worth its money. For us regular folks, it's not always natural to know exactly what to ask the waiter when trying to get clarity on the quality of the restaurant's prime rib offering.
Martínez emphasized the significance of stepping outside routine. "Most of the time, when I go to speak to my chefs, it's hard to get away from the chaos of the restaurant...let's go to Valencia, and try some of these restaurants we've been hearing about." This statement underscores his belief in the value of culinary exploration for inspiration and collaboration.