Interviews
Friday, 09 October 2009 02:10
Written by Jalean Wong
Sales representative, CZC Trading
It’s been a rather scattershot life for J.P. Neal – bartending, corporate training, script writing for MTV, steel sourcing, beer importing. But he’s now found his calling: meat. That’s right, if you’ve had a great steak in this city then chances are JP had something to do with it (he probably had something to do with the oysters, seafood and Iberian ham you ate, too). And judging from his bucket list, it’s a labor of love…
1st course
A side of white truffle mushroom sauce layered over fresh, slightly grilled asparagus lightly buttered and drizzled with vinegar, with blue cheese mashed potatoes and a heaping plate of Iberian “Bellota” ham… My dining partner: Seth MacFarlane (creator of American series The Family Guy). The man is an absolute genius. I couldn’t step into the void without knowing what happens next season.
2nd course
Turducken! And yes, there is such a thing. For those of you who have never had the distinct pleasure, picture this: a gigantic turkey stuffed with a duck which is, in turn, stuffed with a small chicken. Then, wherever there is room, they cram in sausage meat! I think I would have to invite ‘filmmaker’ Michael Moore for this course, but only so I could actually see what it looks like when a man’s heart explodes… and then I could laugh about it. I know it’s crass and obnoxious, but hey, so is he.
3rd course
I don’t have much of a sweet tooth, so how about a double dirty martini made with Chopin vodka – accept no substitues. Then I’d have to wash it down with a steak. A friend of mine once took me to an upscale (and freakin’ expensive!) restaurant in NYC. Their filet mignon was so damn good it actually got me physically aroused. I’d love to have this Viagra-type course with Heidi Klum just so I could pretend I had a chance at riding that tunnel of love before my soon-to-be fate of riding the lightning.
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