Fancy Food Fanatic Gifts

Young Professional Recipe Test

"Sous vide hot dog round, dehydrated generic bun dust, sweet relish foam, ketchup tuile."

Counting ribs

"The menu just says fried fish, but may I give you a more compelling, surprisingly lyrical description?"

'Why, of course I remember our first date -- I had filet mignon, potatoes au gratin, sauteed....'

'It's the chef's special. His wife just had a baby.'

Self Service Restaurant: 'Where do you keep the eggs?'

'Now that's what I call a kebab... a skewer with whole pies!'

"I forgot to take a pic of the tacos."

Kitchen Kapers

Important Food Groups

'He doesn't ask for a menu... he asks for an estimate!'

Benihana style of cooking.

"Fee-fi-fo-fum, I smell Thursday's gluten-free lasagna!"

'No, I'm not the sommelier; in fact, I don't even work here - I've just always wanted to try this wine.'

The Streets - Night

"Spoiler alert! If you read the specials, you'll find out the Chef's Surprise!"

"How sweet, your hand is trembling."

Burnt or Raw?

Would you be willing to sign something regarding the fat content of your burger? Like what? My colon.

CAUTION: Creative genius at work

"We add an eighteen percent gratuity for parties of six or more."

'You want to eat out tonight? -- What if we get addicted to good food?'

"Nice try, Mom, but I'm going to go with a caterer."

'Shall we turn the extractor fan down a bit...?'

North Fork, the town too tough to diet.

"As you can guess, Rico is my role model."

"Can you reinvent the classic grilled cheese for me?"

"Is the garbage fresh?"

Will work for Food Network.

A convenient attack of swine flu...

"How did I find my lamb chop? Well, I lifted up a roast potato and there it was."

Tomorrow we'll cheer the fourth of July! Picnics with families mean hot dogs to buy! Flags will be waving so proudly up high! And fireworks displays will light the night sky which Frank will miss due to way too much pie! Pie Eating Contest!

"More croutons, sir?"

'I would kill for a truffle.'