Distinctive.

The truffle in question—which resembles the charred remains of a cold fireplace log, but also, from the right angle, kind of looks like a cat—is about a foot long. It is unclear whether the “guest of honor” was seated at a prominent table and sort of glowered at everyone, or instead taunted them from another point in the restaurant, flanked by security guards. Presumably the truffle made its presence known, since even a small black truffle can perfume a room. Here’s how Thackeray describes that distinctive smell …

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