http://foodandwineblog.thefoodietraveler.comQuick Blogcasthttp://foodandwineblog.thefoodietraveler.com/2010/11/27/unknown-and-amazing-molecular-gastonomy-experience-in-orange-county-anqi.aspx#comment-4068534Hi Kevin,<br /> <br /> I tried in vain to find much on the place.&nbsp; The only thing I know is that Elizabeth An is very much into fashion, glamor, image, drama, etc.&nbsp; I can only speculate and observe that the molecular gastronomy twist makes for an amazing and unique fashion accessory to Anqi proper. <br /> <br /> Let me know if you decide to go!<br /> <br /> AndreaFoodie Traveler2010-12-04T06:24:00Zhttp://foodandwineblog.thefoodietraveler.com/2010/11/27/unknown-and-amazing-molecular-gastonomy-experience-in-orange-county-anqi.aspx#comment-4067825Great timing on this post. I was thinking of heading over here too (interestingly, because of that very same Gayot article).<br /> <br /> The consensus is that Anqi's standard fare is subpar, so it's curious that we have this "restaurant within a restaurant"--reminds me of Minibar. Any insight as to why Anqi was set up this way?kevinEats2010-12-04T01:42:49Zhttp://foodandwineblog.thefoodietraveler.com/2010/07/11/thoughts-on-the-traveling-restaurant-trend-in-la-hatchi-at-breadbar-ludobites-etc.aspx#comment-4033607Hi Minty,<br /> <br /> Sorry I am so late in responding, your comment got stuck in my spam folder and I just found it.&nbsp; Good to know that I was not crazy, that food was awful!<br /> <br />Foodie Traveler2010-11-28T18:08:00Zhttp://foodandwineblog.thefoodietraveler.com/2010/07/11/thoughts-on-the-traveling-restaurant-trend-in-la-hatchi-at-breadbar-ludobites-etc.aspx#comment-4033599Hi Sinosoul,<br /> <br /> Sorry for my late reply - just found this in my spam folder.&nbsp; Thanks for the support, I am glad to hear I am not the only blogger who is not happy with this whole popup trend.&nbsp; The eaterla votes were a disgrace.&nbsp; Winners are Chefs without restaurants,&nbsp; restaurants without chefs.&nbsp; I am finally going to test kitchen tonight (have not gone yet) just so I can speak to it from a personal perspective.<br /> <br />Foodie Traveler2010-11-28T18:02:32Zhttp://foodandwineblog.thefoodietraveler.com/2010/11/27/unknown-and-amazing-molecular-gastonomy-experience-in-orange-county-anqi.aspx#comment-4033595thanks!Foodie Traveler2010-11-28T17:58:19Zhttp://foodandwineblog.thefoodietraveler.com/2010/11/27/unknown-and-amazing-molecular-gastonomy-experience-in-orange-county-anqi.aspx#comment-4033590Very nice and loved the Photo'sLou Reginato Jr2010-11-28T17:56:43Zhttp://foodandwineblog.thefoodietraveler.com/2010/07/11/thoughts-on-the-traveling-restaurant-trend-in-la-hatchi-at-breadbar-ludobites-etc.aspx#comment-3600635Absolutely agree. It's a huge case of cognitive dissonance along with exhibition crowd mentality; "Everyone's here, it must be good". "It's a $100/pp dinner, it must be good". "The room is packed, everyone's boisterous &amp; drunk, the meal must be great". Nay man. The restaurant fare served by the same chef tends to taste better, more congruent, with far superior service, laxed and proper pacing, ad nausea.<br /> <br /> This "trend" needs to end. Testing Kitchen's entire concept is a falsehood. If the chefs are so good, get a space ,and a real reservation system, so we can enjoy tranquil meals at our own discretion.Sinosoul2010-09-13T15:41:54Zhttp://foodandwineblog.thefoodietraveler.com/2010/07/11/thoughts-on-the-traveling-restaurant-trend-in-la-hatchi-at-breadbar-ludobites-etc.aspx#comment-3313299u r not alone! I also felt bleh after attending one of the ludobites. I thought there must been something wrong with my unique experience that i didnt like it cuz it seemed like everyone else raves about them! I am glad to find out I am not alone in this!shihfan2010-07-13T22:49:48Zhttp://foodandwineblog.thefoodietraveler.com/2010/07/11/thoughts-on-the-traveling-restaurant-trend-in-la-hatchi-at-breadbar-ludobites-etc.aspx#comment-3312612Thank you so much for your confidence in us. Suzanne and I are really looking forward to doing the Hatchi dinner. We hope (hope!) we can learn from the other chefs and make it a special event.Rachael2010-07-13T16:35:22Zhttp://foodandwineblog.thefoodietraveler.com/2010/07/11/thoughts-on-the-traveling-restaurant-trend-in-la-hatchi-at-breadbar-ludobites-etc.aspx#comment-3309464Hello, we were the ones you gave the flatbread to. I am sorry to say we did NOT like the it. Granted, it had been sitting with you for 20 minutes but I know how that flatbread should have been. I've seen Walter demo it. If you read my blog, you can watch the video I've taken previously. <br /> <br /> Like you, I am frustrated by foodies who act like sheep. Service was very bad that night and always has been for these Hatchi pop ups. Most people I talked to did not like the ravioli. <br /> <br /> As for the light box at the Royal/T Ludobites popup, I have told Ludo I didn't want to use it because I didn't like the sterility of the photos. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://theminty.com/2010/07/02/hatchi-around-the-world-with-walter-manzke/">http://theminty.com/2010/07/02/hatchi-around-the-world-with-walter-manzke/</a>the Minty2010-07-12T16:40:13Z