「見知らぬ人たちとディナーパーティ」（１）
Summary
Ueda describes a dinner party he went to after returning to America from Japan saying it involved a Cuban meals at the New York condo of a Latino Chef. According to Ueda, each person paid about 60 dollars and brought a bottle of rum. He says he participated in the event through a website that connects dinners with chefs who want to test recipes or polish their skills.
Collins:
Hi, Shota I hear you had a great reunion with your family back in Japan. What have you been up to since you go back to the States?
Ueda:
I did something I've wanted to do ever since I arrived in this country. I had dinner with four total strangers.
Salmans:
I once paid 500 dollars to have dinner with a famous economist together with half a dozen people I'd never met before. Some of their money went to charity, though. Was your dinner something along those lines, Shota?
Ueda:
No, it wasn't anything as high-profile or expensive as that. It was a small dinner party featuring a fantastic Cuban meal held at the Manhattan condo of a Latino chef. Each guest paid about 60 dollars and was asked to bring a bottle of rum.
Collins:
How very cool! How did you hear about the party?
Ueda:
I found a website that connects with adventurous eaters with chefs who want to test recipes or hone their skills at private dinner parties.
Collins:
Oh, yes. I've heard about that. A very clever idea. You know, in today's digitally interconnected world, you can have literally thousands of friends on social media. But still find yourself eating dinner out of a soup can by yourself on your couch.
