"I think the anti-carb fad is ridiculous. I like Mexican food a lot but could never really get into Thai food."

Ryan pauses to order a drink from the bar. All this food talk is starting to make him hungry.

"Uh, cozze, literally are black mussels. I really like "impepata di cozze" which is very spicy black mussels. It's not rare but it's easier to get on the east coast because they have a larger supply of clams and mussels."