The turkeys that most Americans eat for Thanksgiving are turkeys - losers that are mass produced and bland.

- Marian Burros

The biggest problem with Bill Schutz's food is his timidity with herbs and spices and some bizarre primeval fear of salt.

- Marian Burros

Fish sticks and beef stew that millions of children love to hate.

- Marian Burros

It may not be possible to get rare roast beef but if you're willing to settle for well done, ask them to hold the sweetened library paste that passes…

- Marian Burros

Someone is putting brandy in your bonbons, Grand Marnier in your breakfast jam, Kahlua in your ice cream, Scotch in your mustard and Wild Turkey in y…

- Marian Burros

If Broadway shows charge preview prices while the cast is in dress rehearsal, why should restaurants charge full price when their dining room and kit…

- Marian Burros

Americans may be drinking fewer alcoholic beverages, but they are certainly eating more of them than ever before. Wittingly or un.

- Marian Burros

Today's restaurant is theater on a grand scale.

- Marian Burros

This has got to be the most expensive food ever laminated.

- Marian Burros