The qualities of an exceptional cook are akin to those of a successful tightrope walker: an abiding passion for the task, courage to go out on a limb and an impeccable sense of balance.

There's way more pressure cooking for cooks than rowing at the Olympics.

The quality of food is in inverse proportion to a dining room's altitude, especially atop bank and hotel buildings (airplanes are an extreme example).

I know a viscous butter sauce when I eat one, and that was one indeed!

I never underestimate our listeners. When we put out the call they tend to do some amazing things. If we don't hit the goal by March 6, it doesn't mean we will go dark, but we are going to have to change some things.

Cheese steaks are the gastronomic icons of this ethnic city.