Was this really necessary?

https://shop.officialpais...experience

I think it is a good idea. People are going to be there and need to eat and it will hopefully expose many of them to new foods and give an insight into his preferences/tastes they wouldn't have otherwise had. It is better than going out to McD's and supporting Corporations. I would hope everything is Vegan and sorced (hence supporting) the local community. It would be nice if they would offer somethng simple, nutritious and cheap too. For example, simple beans and rice for people who come with their families and can't afford that option.

wildwickedwanton said:

I think it is a good idea. People are going to be there and need to eat and it will hopefully expose many of them to new foods and give an insight into his preferences/tastes they wouldn't have otherwise had. It is better than going out to McD's and supporting Corporations. I would hope everything is Vegan and sorced (hence supporting) the local community. It would be nice if they would offer somethng simple, nutritious and cheap too. For example, simple beans and rice for people who come with their families and can't afford that option.

Then have a vegetarian or vegan menu. This seems an exploit, it's weird and wrong. Will they be selling identical clothes to his next?

It is an odd decision, and seems a little invasive, exploiative, even creepy. But, saying that, if I went to Paisley Park I know my curiosity would wind out and I'd try it.

MMJas said:

thisisreece said:

As I say, this supports the community locally. I don't understand the belief that it is "creepy" or invasive. Would people rather they sell junk food or make money selling tacky knick-knack plastic toxic crap made in China? People have to eat. This, is providing a healthy educational/insightful option. I personally wish it was all vegan to be 100% ethical and cruelty free but it seems you can call ahead and request that. I am sure it is better than any other eating option nearby (especially fast food which is toxic and does not support the local community). With this choice you are supporting PP because until it gets up, running, & at least breaking-even, people should be aware it might fail. It would be nice if people would get behind supporting Prince's legacy especially in sound community oriented ethical business ventures like this one.

Tasting plates........... so.......... you get to just sample what he ate?

wildwickedwanton said:

As I say, this supports the community locally. I don't understand the belief that it is "creepy" or invasive. Would people rather they sell junk food or make money selling tacky knick-knack plastic toxic crap made in China? People have to eat. This, is providing a healthy educational/insightful option. I personally wish it was all vegan to be 100% ethical and cruelty free but it seems you can call ahead and request that. I am sure it is better than any other eating option nearby (especially fast food which is toxic and does not support the local community). With this choice you are supporting PP because until it gets up, running, & at least breaking-even, people should be aware it might fail. It would be nice if people would get behind supporting Prince's legacy especially in sound community oriented ethical business ventures like this one.

i think its classy. ppad parties always had healthy food options, so it seems like something Prince would like -- probably expose some people to the deliciousness of healthy food for the first time. vegan options would be awesome. hope they have this on the day i go there

It's sad to me, seems like they are making his passing all about money.

How's it creepy to have foods he ate available for tasting, again? To be a bit blunt, I think zone fans are being a little too overzealous here. It's just a tasting menu, it's not like they're inviting you to do something grozz, like... I dunno, think of something grozz. And if I recall correctly, Glam Slam had clothing that was identical to stuff Prince wore for sale. Prohibitively expensive, but it was available before. It's no different now that he's no longer with us. Come on, now, this is not a copyright infringement, and Prince didn't own those dizhez. Many, many non-famous people ate those types of dizhez, and still do.

That t-shirt looks awful. What I'd probably pay for is the top he was wearing for the P&M Tour - the one with the moons.

As for the site/page - it's rather amateurish.

Latin said:

Let's hope they also sell those delicious pancakes that he loved to eat and frequently served to guests at Paisley Park!

luv4u said:

Tasting plates........... so.......... you get to just sample what he ate?

Ya, seriously, 'tasting' is a sampling menu - this is tacky. I hope to god its not some small paperplate with purple rain tacos and darling nikki bean dip....

A book, with recipes - though cheesy would be a better long term solution I think...

Latin said:

I don't know why they would choose 'that' to promote the food they will be offering. This is more like a headline for a artiicle, not a concession stand.

Besides from that, if the sampling only offers vegetarian option(containing dairy, honey)...then i might have to pass on that and eat at a local vegan place before going to PP

The Darling Nickki bean dip sounds like a lawsuit waiting to happen

terrig said:

luv4u said:

Tasting plates........... so.......... you get to just sample what he ate?

Ya, seriously, 'tasting' is a sampling menu - this is tacky. I hope to god its not some small paperplate with purple rain tacos and darling nikki bean dip....

A book, with recipes - though cheesy would be a better long term solution I think...

1Sasha said:

Agreed!

1contessa said:

It's sad to me, seems like they are making his passing all about money.

I think its odd to offer it as its own 'experience' persay. I wouldn't find it as creepy if there was a little section on the menu called 'Prince's favourites' or 'Prince loved these!'. Not as odd.

It's the same thing they do at Graceland for Elvis fans. The same people have Paisley Park now right?