Pete Wells, former New York Times restaurant critic, joins us to look back on his most infamous reviews, plus why he blasted Guy Fieri’s Times Square restaurant but loved Señor Frog’s. Photojournalist Kate Medley reveals why some of the best food in the South is served at the gas station; we make Cantonese Stir-Fried Black Pepper Beef and Potatoes; and Chris and Sara Moulton answer listener calls.

Questions in this episode

"What constitutes a real Monte Cristo sandwich?"

"Can you help me with my homemade pad Thai recipe?"

"What do I risk when I lower the amount of sugar in a cookie recipe?"