In America, there might be better gastronomic destinations than New Orleans, but there is no place more uniquely wonderful.

I've seen zero evidence of any nation on Earth other than Mexico even remotely having the slightest clue what Mexican food is about or even come close to reproducing it. It is perhaps the most misunderstood country and cuisine on Earth.

Sometimes the greatest meals on vacations are the ones you find when Plan A falls through.

Without new ideas success can become stale

Free time is my enemy. I recognized early on I'm not a guy who should have a lot of time to contemplate the mysteries of the universe. I need to stay busy... That's just the nature of my demons.

My mom had Julia Child and 'The Fannie Farmer Cookbook' on top of the refrigerator, and she had a small repertoire of French dishes.

My house is run, essentially, by an adopted, fully clawed cat with a mean nature.