In a lot of ways I think food is starting to take the place in culture that rock and roll took 30 years ago.

I don't go to McDonalds, but when I was working for Gourmet magazine in New York City, my daughter liked to go there. I was completely paranoid that someone would recognize me there and say, 'Gourmet critic spotted at McDonalds! Buying a Happy Meal!'

Even though my entire writing persona is prefaced on me not being an expert, I kind of am an expert. I know a lot.

In a lot of ways I think food is starting to take the place in culture that rock and roll took 30 years ago, in that eating has become incredibly political. And just as the street has always dictated fashions on music and other things, it’s starting to happen that way in food.

I write mostly positive reviews. I don't write about places that don't interest me.

In a lot of ways I think food is starting to take the place in culture that rock and roll took 30 years ago.

Everybody talks about the internet being the ultimate repository of cooking knowledge. But it's not. It sucks.