Petrini was a well-established food critic, and when McDonald’s opened its doors, he distributed bowls of penne to the crowds of protesters and founded a group called Slow Food. The organization’s manifesto declares, “We are enslaved by speed and have all succumbed to the same insidious virus: Fast Life.” The group encourages people to enjoy the process of preparing food, of tasting every bite, of enjoying conversation with others at the table.
