The Roger Scruton Restaurants in Budapest
The right-wing philosopher Roger Scruton (1944-2020) is perhaps best known as a wine critic (in the New Statesman). Boris Johnson noted on his death that ‘we have lost the greatest modern Conservative thinker’.
References to Scruton’s favourite foods (clearly matched with wine) are limited but judging by a chain of three Roger Scruton restaurants that have opened in Budapest foie gras may have been one.
The restaurant’s menu changes weekly and Scruton’s name is associated with one dish each week. It is reported that memorabilia from Scruton decorates the walls. The general idea seems to be that as Hungary has a hard right Government then Budapest is the ideal location for Scruton themed restaurants.
Perhaps it will create a trend. Engels for example was known for his lobster salad recipe. Perhaps its time for Engels themed fish restaurants in Manchester and North London?
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