Introverted Epicure Mugs

A single man can be seen through the front window of the "ME Only Restaurant".

The wonderful world of cheese.

To do before Saturday...

"I read somewhere that truffles are a gateway fungus."

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

"To be honest, I don't mind the cold, and being an introvert, and slightly antisocial, I really treasure the quiet time when the others have flown south..."

Recipes from The Lying Gourmet

The Origins of Everything

"May I recommend our Seared Filet with Lobster Cream Sauce? It's very photogenic."

" . . . and white, not yellow. Block, not shredded. Aged, but not too aged that it doesn't slice well."

'I'll have the 'All of the above.''

Waiter: 'Your Tossed salad Ma'am.'

'Leeks can disappoint you and garlic will break your heart, but only onions make you cry.'

'Our five-course dinners start with denial, followed by anger, bargaining, depression and finally acceptance.'

'If that is a toenail, it is a French toenail.'

"To be perfectly frank, I much prefer the solitude of the desert to the busy city life..."

"Well, I don't care if it is some kind of fancy-schmancy restaurant...if I want ketchup, I'm gonna get ketchup!"

"Putting a steak, chicken wings and potato chips on a salad kind of negates the eating healthy concept."

Survival of the Foodiest

Nick's Greek Restaurant: Special - Nick's own translation of the Odyssey

'My doctor said I'm digging my own grave with a spoon and fork. It'll take longer if I use only a fork.'

"...First, we'll have to get you out of your shell...."

"The floor is any human contact."

"Home school class reunion"

'I'll leave it entirely to you...as long as it's a red...for exactly $20...from Napa...made from Merlot...2006 vintage...'

Hiding in a cupboard for a few hours helped Tom survive the festive season.

'Does this restaurant allow substitutions?'

"Not just a wheel, Trog, but a wheel of aged Parmigiano Reggiano!"

"I'm ok, thanks anyway. . . all is good here!"

"Best served at street temperature, delicious served with dustbin chipsor gutter squashed, half eaten kebab..."

Treat at the Colinderies.

"Excuse me for a moment. I have to go and refinance this dinner bill."

Munch in Manhattan

Another way to keep an empty seat beside you on the train.

"The best hot dogs in the city should be hard to get."