He took seriously the obligations of ostensible noblesse and used his abilities, his power, his position, and his wealth to serve some serious version of the public good, on a world-historical scale.
They were all very clear about why they do what they do, which involves some version of serving a purpose greater than ourselves.
I have been served some fiery versions of ma-po tufu in restaurants, but I am not fond of that so-hot-it-hurts feeling.
To Gutman and his generation, diners were simply built into the fabric of American life, though their design would often serve as a gateway into some version of tomorrow.
In Zwiesel, the Pfefferbräustüberl pub serves a version of Schweinshaxe, or pork knuckle, that has been roasted in Dampfbier, or "steam beer," another local delicacy that comes from the Pfeffer brewery across the street.
The shophouse vendor Hong Aharn Boon Ek (33/16 St Louis Soi 3) serves an exemplary version of this dish, unadorned by distractions such as noodles or curry.
And Jerry-San's serves a respectable version of tako su, a salad of sliced octopus mixed with shreds of seaweed and served in a vinegar broth.
Jazz Standard remains, and now serves a limited version of Blue Smoke's menu.
Mostly, Kreuther serves an impeccable version of the international style that might be called post-nouvelle, sporadically molecular, architectonic cooking.
Dessert is normally fruit and/or ice-cream, although each household and restaurant serves its own version of a sponge cake.
