The Great Mystery To Me Is How

Buying Stock Is Exactly The Same Thing As Going To A Casino, Only With No Cocktail Service.

It's Okay If You Finish Cooking Something Easy After Your Guests Arrive - Some Dishes Must Be Prepared A La Minute, As Chefs Say. Just Remember To Keep Talking.

The World Is Full Of People Who Would Like Nothing Better Than To Spend Six Hours On A Golf Course. I Would Rather Be Chopping Shallots.

The Great Mystery To Me Is How Restaurant Critics Think They Can Get Away With Doing Their Job Without Anybody Noticing Who They Are.

However, I Was A Restaurant Critic At Chicago Magazine Before I Worked At Esquire, And I've Been A Really Enthusiastic Home Cook For A Long Time. It's Just Something I'm Passionate About.