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“You sit down at Katz's and you eat the big bowl of pickles and you're eating the pastrami sandwich, and halfway through you say to yourself, I should really wrap this up and save it for tomorrow. But the sandwich is calling you: Remember the taste you just had. So fatty. It's what you want. It's what you are! I've never gotten home from Katz's with a doggie bag in my hand. A pastrami sandwich at Katz's is what's bad and good about food. It's the sacred and the profane.”

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Mario Batali, born in September 1960, is a renowned Italian-American chef. He is known for his innovative approach to Italian cuisine and has hosted several cooking shows. Batali has opened multiple restaurants worldwide, each showcasing his unique culinary style. more

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