Risk-taking Gourmet Gifts

'So what's it to be, Indian cuisine, Chinese take out or are you going to do the usual Russian Roulette?'

'That's funny... I could have sworn I saw the chef put him on the platter.'

'I enjoyed the deviled ham, the deviled eggs and the devil's food cake, but we need a menu more in tune with our mission.'

Anthony Bourdain with Chopsticks

'Yes, all our flambe dishes come with injury, liability insurance.'

'Sorry, but we're going out for dinner.'

Salvador Deli

"I'm texting my compliments to the chef!"

"The Corned Beef Cappuccino needs work."

"All the adventure is gone since the bred out all the Trichinosis."

"My husband and I have decided to share each other's interests. He's at home burning the dinner."

Lunch Broker

'I vote we throw caution to the wind.'

'The 89's are very forward with meat on the nose and a lingering marrow-bone finish.'

"The Chef's Special is to die for. If you order it, you'll need to sign a waiver."

"You'll find out what the chef's surprise is when you get your bill."

'Don't give up hope - Anthony Bourdain is bound to show up sooner or later.'

"Actually, I recommend the lobster. . . because it's starting to spoil!"

"This recipe turned out awful despite me substituting every major ingredient."

'I'd appreciate it if you'd order the Chef's surprise. We don't get all that much excitement around here.'

"Hmmmm...What am I in the mood for?"

A vampire about to use mayonnaise on his new victim.

"I highly recommend going for the gusto."

'The recipe called for a half teaspoon on cinnamon...But I used two tablespoons to give them some oomph!'

'I see you've dined with us before.'

"I thought that we were going to eat something exotic tonight - not just a traditional English meal."

"Be right with you, folks."

"This is how it works. If you burn the fish it's "blackened cajun delight". And if you can't be stuffed cooking it, it's called Sashimi!"

Frying sausages by the sea.

"It's right when you think it's done, but it's not done, that it's most dangerous."

"Okay - This is your last chance to back out."

'What'll it be - one large risk or several small ones?'

"Once the animal has been rendered lifeless, the rest is quite simple."

'Did you see how she just threw caution to the wind and ate it?'

'Most accidents happen in the home... and the men usually have to eat them!'