Jonathan Gold Quotes

#1. 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 you personally love. You have to indicate the reasons why you love it and they'll hate it.

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#2. I think every culture is passionate about food; some are just passionate about food and the food is shitty.

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#3. It's funny how everyone has a bizarre relationship with Google. The knowledge is there, but no one knows how to use it right.

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#4. In a lot of ways I think food is starting to take the place in culture that rock and roll took 30 years ago.

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#5. I write mostly positive reviews. I don't write about places that don't interest me.

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#6. Even though my entire writing persona is prefaced on me not being an expert, I kind of am an expert. I know a lot.

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#7. Everybody talks about the internet being the ultimate repository of cooking knowledge. But it's not. It sucks.

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#8. When it's done properly, taco should be a verb.

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