Why are the same people who criticize these modern more experimental chefs for borrowing dishes not criticizing every Thai restaurant they go to for serving so many of the same dishes? I'm serious. The problem is not copying. The problem is that we have started to judge food as we judge couture or popular music.

Posted on June 8, 2006

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