Eric Umali’s Reviews > Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook > Status Update
Eric Umali
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"It’s a central irony of fine dining that, unlike the waiters who serve their food, the cooks are very rarely able to afford to eat what they have spent years learning to make."
— Jan 08, 2026 08:30AM
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Eric Umali
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Yes, Alan Richman *is* a douchebag. Yes, giant tasting menus *are* dumb. And yes, Top Chef *is* the best cooking competition show.
— Jan 06, 2026 09:45PM
Eric Umali
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Warning: do NOT read or listen to the chapter titled "Lust" on an empty stomach. Food porn-induced cravings are no joke.
— Dec 30, 2025 11:17AM
Eric Umali
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Bourdain's advice for a self-assessment of a reader's potential for successfully becoming a professional cook is tough, but too honest to be ignored. Hope it's kept enough wannabes out of the pro kitchens.
— Dec 26, 2025 03:05PM
Eric Umali
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I'm an adventurous eater, no doubt about it, but... yeah, pass on the ortolan, thanks.
— Dec 22, 2025 05:19PM
