In America, I would say New York and New Orleans are the two most interesting food towns. In New Orleans, they dont have a bad deli. Theres no mediocrity accepted. – Mario Batali
Everyone makes pesto in a food processor. But the texture is better with a mortar and pestle, and its just as fast. – Mario Batali
I like cast iron coated with enamel for longevity and forgiveness if I happen to take my eyes off the prize while pouring Chianti. – Mario Batali
There are pockets of great food in Spain, but there are also pockets of very mediocre food in Spain, and the same in Morocco and the same in Croatia and the same in Germany and the same in Austria. – Mario Batali