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The Nitpicker's Perfect Restaurant: a curmudgeon's utopia where everything runs smoothly and there's nothing to complain about.
As the Nitpicker column turns three years old, Jason Kessler takes a moment to appreciate all the things he loves about eating
Jason Kessler
Poor Nitpicker: His beloved Korean rice-bowl joint, Chego, has moved to a new neighborhood. What's a lazy takeout addict to do?
Jason Kessler
Is there a more user-unfriendly vegetable out there? And why, if they're such a pain to eat, does the Nitpicker keep eating them?
Jason Kessler
What's the difference between a two-star Michelin restaurant and a New York Times three-star? Who knows anymore? Not the Nitpicker
Jason Kessler
Is there any greater miracle than ordering food to your door? And is there any greater tragedy than when it doesn't show up on time?
Jason Kessler
The Nitpicker is stuck in a rut, ordering the same things from the same places. Is he too lazy to switch, or just too cheap? You decide!
Bon Appétit
The dry turkey, the insufferable relatives, the leftovers. (Oy, the leftovers.) Can't we skip it this year (and next)?
Jason Kessler
Especially when paired with goat cheese
Jason Kessler
It's time to get rid of this sticky excuse for a Christmas treat
Jason Kessler
Despite the fact that sugar binges make me feel terrible, both physically and mentally, I still go back for more
Danielle Walsh
It's the Designer Imposter of the culinary world.
Jason Kessler
There's one seafood that I've never been able to get behind: mussels.
Jason Kessler
With Halloween quickly approaching, we're about to enter a very special time: special-edition candy season.
Jason Kessler
Welcome to our new column, The Nitpicker. Jason Kessler loves to complain almost as much as he loves to eat. Join him on his journey through the imperfect universe of food.
Jason Kessler