For the most part this is a place to find down-to-earth advice on everyday cooking, eating, food shopping, cooking equipment, and nice things to put on your table.

- Arthur Schwartz

I don't like to use 'gourmet' because it has become so overused and abused.

- Arthur Schwartz

I jokingly refer to the word 'gourmet' as the 'g' word.

- Arthur Schwartz

I'm a real food know-it-all.

- Arthur Schwartz

What I love about Brooklyn is there are more wonderful little joints than anywhere.

- Arthur Schwartz