The Food Section: Quotable: March 2008 Archives

"If you read Edmund Wilson writing about Don Quixote, you understand the book in a way you didn't before. The critic has the ability to make it something new. That's what the best food writers will do."

Jonathan Gold on Food Critics

Posted by Josh Friedland on Mar 26, 2008 in Media | Link | | |

"You could have a big pile of garbage in front of you, and you sprinkle some sesame seeds and sea salt on it and it's fantastic."

Moby on Sesame Seeds

Posted by Josh Friedland on Mar 19, 2008 in Eating | Link | | |

"Don't get me wrong, that chefs have the opportunities they have now is nothing short of wonderful and being a 'celebrity' has opened doors for me that I never thought possible. My only hope is that the next generation of chefs realize what they are in for and that if they ever hope to be a 'celebrity' they must first be a chef."

Michael Symon on Celebrity Chefs

Posted by Josh Friedland on Mar 12, 2008 in Chefs | Link | | |

"I might call my style 'When a Jew Relaxes He Can Cook Okay.'"

Isaac Mizrahi on Cooking

Posted by Josh Friedland on Mar 5, 2008 in Cooking | Link | | |