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    By The Surly Gourmand • March 12, 2010 12:00 am

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    This is your God now. Worship Him or face His wrath.Are you
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    “Thank you, Dana, for defending my honor–even though I’m a total asshole!”There’s
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    Legendary asshole Ferran Adria. Not pictured: the $500 plate of AIR he
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    Do you want to be a pony for a day?I love Chinatown.
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    By The Surly Gourmand • February 19, 2010 12:00 am

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    By The Surly Gourmand • February 16, 2010 12:00 am

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