Food Scene Fan Prints

'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

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

'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 chose to stand up to special interest groups!"

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

The Coffee Shop Vats of New Jersey

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

Before/After

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

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

Kitchen Kapers

Important Food Groups

Benihana style of cooking.

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

The Streets - Night

Party time.

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

Burnt or Raw?

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

CAUTION: Creative genius at work

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

"We've misjudged the tapas again."

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

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

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

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

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

You're the sizzle in my roast!