As a writer of criticism, the consumer thing is the least interesting thing, but as a critic, the single worst thing you can do is send a reader to waste time and money on something - even if it's something… — Jonathan Gold Copy Share Image
I don't go to McDonalds, but when I was working for Gourmet magazine in New York City, my daughter liked to go there. I was completely paranoid that someone would recognize me there and say, 'Gourmet critic spotted at McDonalds!… — Jonathan Gold Copy Share Image
I think every culture is passionate about food; some are just passionate about food and the food is shitty. — Jonathan Gold Copy Share Image
As a writer of criticism, the consumer thing is the least interesting thing, but as a critic, the single worst thing you can do… — Jonathan Gold Copy Share Image
I'm lucky to be in food at the moment, because we're living in a time where so many people are obsessed with it. People… — Jonathan Gold Copy Share Image
Everybody talks about the internet being the ultimate repository of cooking knowledge. But it's not. It sucks. — Jonathan Gold Copy Share Image
Even though my entire writing persona is prefaced on me not being an expert, I kind of am an expert. I know a lot. — Jonathan Gold Copy Share Image
In a lot of ways I think food is starting to take the place in culture that rock and roll took 30 years ago,… — Jonathan Gold Copy Share Image
Cooking is what makes us human. For example, Chimpanzees spend eight to ten hours trying to feed themselves, they are occupied by it, eating… — Jonathan Gold Copy Share Image
I think the point of obsession with food means we're healthy as a species. When we're hungry, everything tastes good, hunger is the best… — Jonathan Gold Copy Share Image
It's funny how everyone has a bizarre relationship with Google. The knowledge is there, but no one knows how to use it right. — Jonathan Gold Copy Share Image
I don't go to McDonalds, but when I was working for Gourmet magazine in New York City, my daughter liked to go there. I… — Jonathan Gold Copy Share Image
I write mostly positive reviews. I don't write about places that don't interest me. — Jonathan Gold Copy Share Image
