Your tip
Your tip
RadarOnlineRadarOnline
or
Sign in with lockrMail

Fancy French Chef Promises That His Fish Won't Make You Crap Your Pants

Oct. 27 2008, Published 7:07 a.m. ET

RadarOnline CommentsLink to FacebookShare to XShare to FlipboardShare to Email

This morning New York City dining blog Eater took note of our story on butterfish—the consumption of which has proven to have unfortunate side effects for some diners—and mentioned that the colon-disturbing morsel was served at Le Bernadin, one of that city's finest restaurants ("Four Stars"—New York Times). Quicker than you can say "amuse-bouche" (particularly if you're anything like us, with our laughable French pronunciation skills), head chef/seafood golden god Eric Ripert responded, claiming that the fish's Dockers-destroying properties were "more akin to say, an allergic reaction versus something that is coming about due to environmental issues," and observing that "at Le Bernardin it's served as an appetizer so it's not a concern since the portion size is limited." We asked A.J. Daulerio, the article's author, to address these points. A.J.?

Article continues below advertisement

"My issue is not with the portions, it's with what the fish does to you. And your pants. I don't think it can be likened to an allergic reaction because there seem to be —as you know as well—way too many adverse reactions to this fish. I'm sure Eric Ripert serves his escolar in such a way that it doesn't make people shit orange oil. He's good like that."

Et voilà.

Radar Logo

Never Miss an

Exclusive

Daily updates from the heart of Hollywood, right to your inbox

By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you’re agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

READ MORE ON Celebrity

Opt-out of personalized ads

© Copyright 2025 RADAR ONLINE™️. A DIVISION OF MYSTIFY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK INC. RADAR ONLINE is a registered trademark. All rights reserved. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Offers may be subject to change without notice.