I'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.

It's funny how everyone has a bizarre relationship with Google. The knowledge is there, but no one knows how to use it right.

I think every culture is passionate about food; some are just passionate about food and the food is shitty.

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.

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

When it's done properly, taco should be a verb.

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!'