In America I would say New York and New Orleans are
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“In America, I would say New York and New Orleans are the two most interesting food towns. In New Orleans, they don’t have a bad deli. There’s no mediocrity accepted.”
Mario Batali
This is a collection of quotes about food from Mario Batali.
The passion of the Italian or the Italian-American
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“The passion of the Italian or the Italian-American population is endless for food and lore and everything about it.”
Mario Batali
You have to be generous if you want to spend your time
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“You have to be generous if you want to spend your time making someone else dinner. Even if you’re charging, you’re still giving.”
Mario Batali
The Gulf Coast has the potential to create a culinary
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“The Gulf Coast has the potential to create a culinary raw ingredient paradise that smart cooks can capitalize on.”
Mario Batali
Protein has been intensely over-represented on
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“Protein has been intensely over-represented on the plate. Now, the garden should be the main drag for main courses.”
Mario Batali
Shop often shop hard and spend for the best stuff
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“Shop often, shop hard, and spend for the best stuff available – logic dictates that you can make delicious food only with delicious ingredients.”
Mario Batali
If you want your kids to listen to you don’t yell
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“If you want your kids to listen to you, don’t yell at them. Whisper. Make them lean in. My kids taught me that. And I do it with adults now.”
Mario Batali
Close your eyes and place your finger on a map
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“Close your eyes and place your finger on a map. Wherever it lands, that’s the theme of the evening. So many times we settle for routine dishes. This forces you to try new cuisines.”
Mario Batali
Although the skills aren’t hard to learn finding the
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“Although the skills aren’t hard to learn, finding the happiness and finding the satisfaction and finding fulfillment in continuously serving somebody else something good to eat, is what makes a really good restaurant.”