Filed under: Mario Batali @Mariobatali by Raphael Brion Jul 17, 2014, 6:15am EDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: @Mariobatali Pocket Flipboard Email "Don't chefs have as much right as a 'critic' to air their POV?" — Chef Mario Batali shares his thoughts on John Tesar's response to a critic. [Twitter] More From Eater Sign up for the Sign up for Eater's newsletter The freshest news from the food world every day Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email (required) Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe The Latest Leave Prue Leith Alone By Heidi Lux In ‘Les Troisgros,’ a Restaurant Documentary That’s Well Worth Watching By Elissa Suh 9 Food Gifts on Sale for Black Friday and Cyber Monday By Monica Burton Why Do All Chefs Cross Their Arms in Photos? By Tiffany Leigh Filed under: Make It Look Nice How Modern Taper Candles Took Over Every Tablescape By Rebecca Flint Marx In Providence, Thanksgiving Comes on a Pizza By Julie Tremaine