Everywhere in the world there are tensions - economic, political, religious. So we need chocolate.

Failure is enriching. It's also important to accept that you'll make mistakes - it's how you build your expertise. The trick is to learn a positive lesson from all of life's negative moments.

I have a very modern way of thinking; the chef is there to lead the team and not just to sit behind the piano.

Nowadays, food needs to be healthy, local, sustainable and not filled with too much fat, salt or sugar. It should be slow-cooked and seasonal. That's my vision.

Everywhere in the world there are tensions - economic, political, religious. So we need chocolate.

It is impossible to remain indifferent to Japanese culture. It is a different civilisation where all you have learnt must be forgotten. It is a great intellectual challenge and a gorgeous sensual experience.

The Asian airlines have the best wine programs.