Not to worry. These animals are not endangered. The game is raised on a Kenyan ranch, like cattle. A hint of eucalyptus from the steaming towels given to each diner mingles with the smoke and husky smell of the roasting meat. Carnivore makes no show of embracing the familiar restaurant rites of passing out menus and waiting patiently for guests to place their orders.
Diners simply take their seats on the zebra-striped chairs, and the movable feast begins.
First comes the soup of the day, then a sizzling cast-iron plate is placed in front of each guest, along with a plate of bread and butter. The feeding frenzy doesn't stop until defeat is declared. The signal that enough is enough is the lowering of a white paper flag perched atop a revolving tray stacked with salads, side dishes and exotic sauces. The flag is down,'' a frustrated Martin Dunford, the owner, scolded a waiter during a recent meal. For dessert there's a choice of apple pie, cheesecake, strawberries or ice cream.