Trying New Cuisines Mugs

"I always buy American ... except with Indian food, where I buy Indian."

"This place is one of New York's best-kept secrets."

'We don't 'skimp' on the pour, sir; we're just generous with the glass.'

"Vindaloo hot enough?"

"Everything taste so divinely artisanal."

'It's my favorite.'

Gramma's Tators & Gravy...All You Can Eat!

"Charles didn't like tofu."

"The soup of the day is pineapple with a hint of rum."

'As a surprise I thought I'd give the new cookbook a try tonight.'

Pasta

"....And then chuck the whole lot in the dustbin and phone for a take-away."

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

And then in Italy. . . "But I really don't like bubblegum gelato."

An experimentalist alarms his guests by describing the appearance of the mushrooms in a dish they have just eaten.

"Was there a photo in the recipe book? I'd love to see what it's meant to look like."

"We succumbed to your hype."

'I told you not to order the chocolate cream surprise.'

"So, I went into this fancy new butcher shop and they were selling ostrich of all things!"

Culture clash

"What's cookin', Tia Carmen?"

"Our cook caught today's special. What makes it so special is that we have no idea what it is. We're coping it's edible."

"This is my first book, but if I like it I may buy another in the near future."

Hot Rinzelophtats

"Our chef specializes in atomic gastronomy."

Escargots to Go. 'I told you this would never work in the fast food market!'

"I'll get the onion soup... it's the only thing on the menu that I don't know why it's bad for me!"

'Uh yeah, it's supposed to be like that... it's a... it's a new invention.'

'So...they got you too.'

"For this dish we'll need to sauté the onion with the week-old, moldy, ant-covered French fry over medium heat. Then, we lightly flash boil our dehydrated mouse..."

"Before I die, I’d like to eat tofu."

"Mas agua for the gringos?"

'Trendy cuisine marches on..' 'How's the ostrich?' 'Tastes like swan.'

'Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday you like beans.' 'Now you don't.'

"The special tonight is Steak Teriyaki, which is seared, cubed, and expertly tossed into your mouth.”