Food Scene Fan Gifts

'Coffee and Converstion' vs. 'Beer & Bullshit'

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

Counting ribs

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

"Yo, Cézanne, paint faster. I need those grapes for the Madeira sauce."

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

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

Careful, the plate's probably still hot.

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

"I chose to stand up to special interest groups!"

Kitchen Kapers

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

Important Food Groups

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

Benihana style of cooking.

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

Before/After

The Coffee Shop Vats of New Jersey

We are shaped by what we love! Especially pizza and doughnuts!

'You realize we're only having three people over...'

"Tia Carmen's not happy unless she can send people away with a plate of leftovers for the road."

The Streets - Night

Party time.

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

"Great job of acting! You really appeared excited about Aunt May's 'famous' green bean casserole."

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

Burnt or Raw?

CAUTION: Creative genius at work

"What time did you say you wanted me to start drinking?"

"We've misjudged the tapas again."

"They won't even try their palate cleansers!"

"I'll be glad when the television is fixed."

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

You're the sizzle in my roast!

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