Nonchalant Foodie Pillows

"I quit worrying. I've gone 100% non-non and completely free-free."

Counting ribs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gaston's Gourmet Truckstop

Important Food Groups

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

Benihana style of cooking.

Kitchen Kapers

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

The Coffee Shop Vats of New Jersey

"Hmmm ... you're right — I forgot the brie."

The Streets - Night

Party time.

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

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."

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

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

"Your meal sounded nice."

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

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

You're the sizzle in my roast!

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

Thermidor Dali