The Theory of the Perfect Bite

This is something thought up by the Pretty Lady, and it's turned out to be a very good way to test a chef's skill. The theory runs thus:

• A Perfect Bite is when all elements in a dish are assembled onto a single forkful or spoonful.
• If a Perfect Bite tastes, well, perfect, the chef has executed the dish well.
• If one of the ingredients is off, or doesn't match the others, then it will show up in the Perfect Bite test.

As one might imagine, it works best for haute cuisine, Modern European, or fusion food, where the chef assembles components on a plate. The principle can be applied to dishes from most other cuisines too - I've tried it on a thali meal, for example.