Among the faithful, in the great kitchens of the world, Escoffier is to Careme what the New Testament is to the Old.
Wine makes every meal an occasion, every table more elegant, every day more civilized.
Wine makes every meal an occasion.
Food without wine is a corpse; wine without food is a ghost; united and well matched they are as body and soul, living partners.
A man dies too young if he leaves any wine in his cellar.
Black coffee must be strong and very hot; if strong coffee does not agree with you, do not drink black coffee. And if you do not drink black coffee, do not drink any coffee at all.