Traditional versus modern Spaghetti Carbonara — which wins?

I've now had Spaghetti Carbonara prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises fresh basil in the way ingredient simplicity and quality are the guiding principles. The fresh and herbal character is more pronounced and direct.

The modern interpretation is technically impressive but loses something. The a family trattoria in Rome context for the traditional version adds meaning that plating alone can't provide. sparkling mineral water with the traditional version made more sense than with the modern. Traditional wins, but the modern is worth trying once.