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Recreating the eerie dish served at the Black Banquet culminated in a tactile experience, previously foreboding yet captivating. The 'patina with jellyfish', though presented without the bleak themes it once bore, instilled curious feelings toward the ancient preparation. The flavors of fish mingled with garum created an enhanced taste experience that echoed with textures difficult to embrace fully—a gastronomic challenge reminiscent of dining with a man of such terrifying reputation.