Working at the Food Bank with my kids is an eye-opener. The face of hunger isnt the bum on the street drinking Sterno its the working poor. They dont look any different, they dont behave any differently, theyre not really any less educated. They are incredibly less privileged, and thats it. – Mario Batali

My last meal? The food would be much less significant than the company. – Mario Batali

The passion of the Italian or the Italian-American population is endless for food and lore and everything about it. – Mario Batali