SAN FRANCISCO, CA—In an effort to promote his signature style and encourage diners to try something new, local chef and owner of the Blue Plate Restaurant, Jeff Talbot, reportedly offered free lunch to anyone who could name all five of his favorite ingredients.

“All you have to do is tell me what my five favorite ingredients are, and you’ll get a free meal on me,” said Talbot, who added that he would also award a $50 gift card to anyone who could tell him what his favorite seasonings were.

“I’m not going to make this easy for you, though. You’re going to have to think outside the box and really dig deep into your culinary knowledge. I’m talking about things like capers, fresh herbs, and a splash of sherry vinegar. But if you can’t name them all in under two minutes, then you don’t get anything.”

At press time, Talbot had reportedly shut down the restaurant after an angry patron had failed to correctly identify his favorite cooking utensils.

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