I think every culture is passionate about food; some are just passionate about food and the food is shitty.
Jonathan GoldI'm lucky to be in food at the moment, because we're living in a time where so many people are obsessed with it. People will go to food festivals now, and argue over the merits of a taco for hours. It's about the people who deeply care, and want that exchange of ideas.
Jonathan GoldIt's funny how everyone has a bizarre relationship with Google. The knowledge is there, but no one knows how to use it right.
Jonathan GoldAs a writer of criticism, the consumer thing is the least interesting thing, but as a critic, the single worst thing you can do is send a reader to waste time and money on something - even if it's something you personally love. You have to indicate the reasons why you love it and they'll hate it.
Jonathan Gold