Food reviewer told he has 'no class' after 'rude' act at The Ritz
A food reviewer on Instagram who regularly films his unique dining experiences across the country has been told he has "no class" after visiting The Ritz. Toby Inskip, known on social media as Eating with Tod, headed to the world-famous hotel to dine in its stunning restaurant, which was recently awarded a second Michelin star.
But commenters on his latest Instagram video were not interested in the impressive array of dishes he was served during his visit and could only talk about one thing - his table manners. They claimed one thing he did while tucking into his lavish meal was so "rude" that it put them off the video, with others stating he has "no respect" for the "high-class restaurant".
The Ritz is a five-star luxury hotel in London, and its two-Michelin-star restaurant is considered to be one of the most beautiful dining rooms in the world, complete with marble columns, chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook nearby Green Park.
When Tod visited the restaurant, he tucked into a seven-course tasting menu that cost £221 per person. He started with a selection of canapés and a wine list that he claimed was 73 pages long.
He filmed himself tucking into pâté that he described as the best he'd ever had before moving on to a "sublime" dish of turbot, followed by truffle pasta. During this segment of his video, he praised The Ritz for their impressive sauces, and was seen drinking the last drops directly from the gravy boat he was given.
Next was the "star of the show" - chestnut-fed pigeon. This dish involved several trolleys that were wheeled to Tod's seat, where restaurant staff could be seen making the sauces for his dinner right in front of his eyes.
He said: "Every bite literally booted my tastebuds for six. I was not wasting anything. Who needs a dishwasher when the food tastes this good?"
At this point, he made the faux pas that had people in the comments reeling - he licked his plate.
One person commented: "Sorry, but you have no class here. Licking the plate at such a high-class restaurant is totally uncalled for. No respect." Another added: "Looks incredible. Your table manners, not so much. Why? Just why?"
While a third posted: "Licking the plate and knife and eating with your hands? In the Ritz? Showing as much class as a school summer holiday."
The meal didn't end there, though. Tod was served "the best cheese board" he had ever eaten, coupled with port from 1896 and topped off with a delicious chocolate soufflé for dessert.
It seemed that The Ritz staff didn't mind his plate-licking antics either, as the restaurant's Instagram account responded in the comments with a heart-eyes emoji.
And as many other commenters pointed out, licking the plate or miming the action is part of Tod's branding. He does a similar thing in many of his videos to show his appreciation for the food, and it isn't meant to be rude.
One person stated: "I really appreciate how descriptive this was. Sometimes I'm a bit grossed out by the videos when you do kind of stuff your face, but licking a plate is very fun and feels like what I'd do. I know it's probably all branding. Also, as someone who'll never be able to afford the Ritz, thanks for sharing inside it."
Another defended Tod's table manners, writing: "Why are so many people being so mean ... he's having the time of his life! Good on him, I'm so jealous!"
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