The Japanese have perfected good manners and made them indistinguishable from rudeness. – Paul Theroux

Japanese food is very pretty and undoubtedly a suitable cuisine in Japan, which is largely populated by people of below average size. – Fran Lebowitz

Without bread, without wine, love is nothing. – French proverb

Eat, drink, and love; the rest’s not worth a fillip. – Lord Byron

Eating takes a special talent. Some people are much better at it than others. In that way, it’s like sex, and as with sex its more fun with someone who really likes it. I can’t imagine having a lasting relationship with anyone  who is not interested in food. – Alan King