I like thick or middle (spaghetti). Thin for me is always overcooked by the time I'm eating it.
Mario BataliFind something you love, because if you love what you do, you'll never spend a day at work.
Mario BataliI don't think fine dining is dying, but I think those rare occasions when you really want the fanciness are diminishing... I think a lot of people are going to find simpler, more casual ways to enjoy an experience.
Mario BataliEvery Super Bowl, I do different food each quarter from each of the hometowns of the teams competing. So I’m always hoping for cities with a gastronomic soul—not so much Indianapolis or Denver, right? For halftime we have New York hot dogs from Papaya Dog. And at the end of the game I’ve chosen a dessert based on who I think is going to win.
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