"In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read. But the bitter truth we critics must face, is that in the grand scheme of things, the average piece of junk is probably more meaningful than our criticism designating it so." – Restaurant Critic Anton Ego in the Movie Ratatouille
Funny, because my kids watched Ratatouille this morning! This time what hit me was how a carefully prepared plate of food brought the critic to a place of comfort. It became an entirely emotional experience, which is what we winemakers strive for.
22 people who were having the time of their lives aboard San Francisco Bay’s only “floating wine tasting room,” had to be rescued this last Friday from after the boat hit hit a spot of bother near Alcatraz Island, officials have stated. The 45-foot long “Neptune” started taking on water after an impact with an underwater shoal left a 1-foot hole in the side of the boat. The captain attempted to steer it to San…
Jon Bjork
Funny, because my kids watched Ratatouille this morning! This time what hit me was how a carefully prepared plate of food brought the critic to a place of comfort. It became an entirely emotional experience, which is what we winemakers strive for.
Kris Chislett
I watched it earlier this week, and that part always gives me goosebumps.