Quote by Calvin Trillin
When it comes to Chinese food I have always operated under the pol

When it comes to Chinese food I have always operated under the policy that the less known about the preparation the better. A wise diner who is invited to visit the kitchen replies by saying, as politely as possible, that he has a pressing engagement elsewhere. – Calvin Trillin

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I dont cook. I dont know anything about food. Ive never reviewed a restaurant. – Calvin Trillin

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The food in such places is so tasteless because the members associate spices and garlic with just the sort of people theyre trying to keep out. – Calvin Trillin

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We all know funny people who cant get it down on the page – even funny writers who cant get it down on the page. – Calvin Trillin

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If you are ever at a loss to support a flagging conversation, introduce the subject of eating. – Leigh Hunt

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