The Quotable Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain muses on the legacy of The Spotted Pig: "Who in the New York of 2004 needed a 'gastro-pub' anyway? What sector of potential customers was yearning for 'British' food? Who cared that Fatboy Slim, Michael Stipe, and Jay Z were on board as partners for this knuckleheaded venture called the Spotted Pig? Apparently, we did. For the past decade it's been a favorite of bold-faced New Yorkers looking for a casual, surprisingly democratic, and at all times fun and delicious hangout." [VF]