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Sunday, January 18, 2026



Top Toolbag's Table Manners

Top Toolbag's Table Manners
While we all anxiously await the forthcoming Magnificent Bastard Dining Guide, Top Chef host Tom Colicchio demonstrates some really bad table manners.

Top: Lift your goddamn arm off the table.

Bottom: Don't lick your goddamn fingers.

And this guy is the host of Top Chef...

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  • 2 shots cognac (or high-quality brandy)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • hot water to taste

Put this all in a warmed glass and stir until the honey dissolves. Garnish with a twist of lemon.


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