Tasting Menu (Menú degustación)

Follow me.

- Hi. - Hey.

I am so sorry. I don't speak any Japanese.

The interpreter couldn't make it,

but I'm sure you're going to love it.

Getting a table on the last night is almost impossible.

Yes, doctor, I understand.

It's just all so unexpected that--

Yes, of course. Fine. She's fine.

Sure. Does that mean that she can go to this dinner?

That is if she wants to, obviously.

Very well then. Thank you, doctor.

Goodbye then. Goodbye.

That's it. I'm going.

I see, madam. Shall I prepare the car?

Yes, but first fetch the ladder.

We're taking him along.

Yes, madam.

Well, do get a move on, Burton.

I mean, you've got to get me ready too

and do my hair and all that.

Honestly, I don't know why I pay you.

Yes, madam.

Mmm!

Good evening.

Hello.

Yoshio Takamura,

- Isao Kamikama-- - Kamiyama.

Kamiyama, sorry... are both very excited

to come here to dinner tonight.

Thank you so much for coming.

We're so pleased to have you here and we're so honored

that you've come all the way from Tokyo to enjoy our meal.

Ah.

The presents. The presents.

Um... and now we'll start you off with a cocktail.

- Matilda. - Darling.

I can't believe it. You came.

No, now don't go all mushy on me or I'm leaving.

- Max. - Countess.

Are you okay? What happened?

Oh, this? Oh, no, no, it's nothing.

Well, they went crazy doing tests.

So I'm a little anemic. What do they expect?

- Doctors. - Is that what I think it is?

He wouldn't want to miss this.

You know, he never changed his plans.

Stubborn as a mule.

Matilda, thanks so much for coming.

You don't know what it means to me to have you here tonight.

They should've closed this place down years ago,

- seeing how you cook. - Sure, sure.

Anyhow, what was I to do? Stay home?

Frankly, I'd rather make a fool of myself,

come here alone and dine alone.

At least that way it gives them all something to gossip about.

- Matilda, I have to go. - It's paid for, yes?

Yes, of course.

Oh, good.

The first to arrive, the last to be greeted.

My apologies. Max Barney, director of Chakula.

- Walter Reilly. - Of course. Mr. Reilly.

Well, welcome. I hope you have a wonderful evening.

Thank you.

I've been looking forward to this moment for a very long time.

Well, we're very glad to have you with us.

Please, if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask a member of our staff.

Don't worry about me. If I get bored, I'll let you know.

Ah!

- Do you need help? - No, no, no. No, thank you.

Well, yes. Would you mind holding this for a moment?

Sure, of course.

- Thank you. - Okay.

Ah, careful now. That's my husband.

Oh. Lovely.

Not to worry, dear. He's already dead.

I hope so.

Alive, he would've given you something to worry about.

Thank you. I'll... I'll take that as a compliment.

- Are you married? - Um... was.

- Oh, he died too? - No. No, we're, um... divorced.

Oh, divorced.

Well... make the most of it, dear.

Life is short.

Mmm!

Hello.

It's beautiful.

It's ringing, but nobody's picking up.

- You're killing me. - Man: Listen, they're not picking up.

Should I just get in the car and we leave?

Oh, I don't know. Yes!

All right, let's go. Come on.

- Diane, come on. - Thank you.

Thank you.

Ladies and gentlemen, for the last time,

welcome and enjoy.

Please.

Hold on now.

I... I don't need this huge table.

It looks like I'm expecting someone.

- Orders from up top. - This is where you park the old lady

so she doesn't cause any trouble.

And now we will follow up the cocktail by serving our tasting menu,

what we like to call the second act.

Afterwards, we will return to the terrace

for desserts and liquors.

And finally, tonight's surprise dish.

Sayonara.

Sayonara.

Please. Enjoy your meal.

Yeah.

Um...

Go for it, young man.

She's available.

Divorced.

I managed to reach the restaurant and told them

we're running a little late, so quit your pouting, Daniel.

Actually, do you want me to text her and tell her we landed safely?

No. Thank you. You know what I'd like you to do?

Keep your eyes on the road, drive a little faster,

So we don't have to be so damn late.

He's just jealous. Can't you tell he's dying

to be with a literary star ten years younger than him?

No, she's 20 years younger than me.

Twenty years. Now can we get off this now, please?

We've been on it since New York.

So... a toast. We need to toast.

To a wonderful evening

and to the success of your business,

your new business. Chin-chin.

Oh, in Japanese,

we don't use that word at the dinner table.

- What word? - Chin-chin.

- Why? - In Japanese,

it's something we have but you don't.

What?

Oh, I get it.

You mean a penis.

Chin-chin means penis in Japanese.

I love it. Penis-penis.

Mr. Reilly, the wine list.

Oh, please.

Finca Garbet, 2005.

- Finca Garbet. - I assume you have it.

Absolutely. Excellent choice.

I know what I like.

Um, is everything all right? Are you enjoying your food?

Delicious, thank you.

- Would you like to try one? - Oh, no, no, no.

Thank you very much. Those are for you.

Um...

The maître d' has been telling me that you've been discussing the menu.

He's very impressed with your knowledge of gastronomy.

I know very little.

I have a passion for fine cuisine, that's all.

I'm intrigued by the process.

Well, perhaps you'd like to come and visit our kitchen later.

That won't be necessary.

Of course.

- Mr. Barney? - Yes?

Excuse me.

Um...

I knew you'd end up being demoted to waitress.

- Serves you right. - Mind if I sit down?

Oh, if you insist.

Thank you.

Okay.

Don't you like the table I chose for you?

When you get to my age you'll know what it feels like.

There's nothing worse than being pitied.

How's the count doing?

Well, you know, so far he hasn't sent anything back.

Please don't spread the ashes around here.

You could use them as an ingredient.

That'd be something new for you.

Don't you have some work to do? I don't need a babysitter.

Matilda, there is nothing wrong in missing him.

- I miss him too. - Go to work.

Go boil an egg or do something useful.

Go on.

Bon appétit.

Yes, yes, yes.

Yes.

Yeah, yeah.

Hidalgo, hey, it's Max.

Look, it's really very busy right now.

I have to go.

I'm liking where this is going.

What are you doing here? Are you crazy?

This is a surprise. Do you like my surprise?

- What are you talking about? - We just sat in a table

in New York and said it was a bummer

we couldn't be here together at this thing.

Well, here we are, we're together.

We're not exactly together, because you gotta deal with him,

- but still-- - I don't understand, okay?

How long have you had this planned?

I didn't plan this.

Diane had a friend who got pregnant and she couldn't fly,

so I just took her spot.