Dinner Quote by Dorothy Parker
““The dinner itself might well have been planned by the same mind that had devised the décor: black bean soup, crab meat and slivers of crab shell done in cream, roasted crown of lamb with bone tips decently encased in little paper drawers, tiny hard potatoes, green peas ruined by chopped carrots, asparagus instead of salad, and the dessert called, perhaps a shade hysterically, Cherries Jubilee.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Little Girl Who Lived in the City”, 1930s
A lavish, over‑engineered dinner illustrates excess and pretentiousness in high society dining.
In simple terms: The dinner is overly fancy and absurd.
Key Takeaway
Beware of overcomplicating simple pleasures.
Themes
food
society
excess
Mood
wry
critical
Type
satirical
humorous
When to use this quote
- fine dining
- event planning
- menu design
- hospitality industry
Key Concepts
culinary art
social satire
gourmet culture
Questions to Reflect On
- Is extravagance always negative?
- When does sophistication become absurd?
A Different Perspective
The description mocks pretentious culinary trends.
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