"Entertaining and unpretentious." -- The Cut
"I love this book so much." -- Drew Barrymore, The Drew Barrymore Show
"This is the best cookbook...it will inspire you." -- TODAY with Hoda & Jenna
"An entertaining book...a guide to wining and dining...I love the book." -- Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show
"Highly anticipated...It's not just a collection of recipes, it's also a manual for throwing a great party -- a topic that benny takes very seriously." -- Sporkful
"[OPEN WIDE] is full of innovative recipes that are intended to be shared amongst groups." -- Tasting Table
"Many chefs have been called rock stars of the culinary scene, from Anthony Bourdain to Keith Floyd, and benny blanco seems next in line for the distinction. . . . His knack for churning out hits in the studio is undeniable, but this talented Virginia native is also renowned for his work in another area: The kitchen. . . . Whether you thrive on compliments from dinner party guests or simply crave the perfect late-night munchies, [OPEN WIDE's] recipes were created with you in mind." -- Mashed
"While Blanco's creativity in the kitchen has been on full display in the past on cooking shows like Eat Out America, his new book should offer fans (and especially friends) some culinary fun in the written word this time around." -- PEOPLE
"benny is the best cook I've ever met. His food tastes like true love." -- Matty Matheson, star on FX's "The Bear" and author of Home Style Cookery
"benny is the real deal in the kitchen. Prepare to love this cookbook. These are the recipes you want when you're hosting friends or looking to have fun again with your cooking. Each dish is full of yumminess and is beyond creative." -- Tieghan Gerard of Half Baked Harvest
"This book is a perfect example of benny's passionate energy bleeding into maybe the best place it could have gone--incredible food that will have you impressed with yourself for making it." -- Joshua Weissman, author of Texture Over Taste
"Just what the world needs: another celebrity publishing a cookbook. In all seriousness, though, what a beautiful book. I know what benny truly dreams of becoming is a top chef. With Open Wide, he's stepping into our world." -- René Redzepi, chef and co-owner of Noma
"Who knew this guy could bring as much fire to the kitchen as he does to the studio? Trust me, this cookbook is the next big hit." -- David Chang, founder of the Momofuku restaurant group
