When I'm on television, I think that I appeal to the everyday guy, 'cause that's who I am. The guys who go to the football games on the weekends are my viewers, for sure.

My partner and I are looking at several locations on Park Avenue South and Midtown for a new restaurant space.

Cooking is a subject you can never know enough about. There is always something new to discover.

In those days, the main requirement to be on the Food Network was being able to get there by subway.

Nothing goes perfectly, especially when you're opening a restaurant.

I can't grill vegetables, shellfish or steaks without tongs. Don't bother with those long-handled grilling tongs normally found in the BBQ section of your home store. Get intimate with your grill and opt for the regular stainless steel tongs.

Don't underestimate the importance of having enough room to work. Grilling is much more relaxing when you are not trying to juggle a whole collection of plates and bowls as you do it. If your grill doesn't have enough workspace - and they almost never do - set up a table right next to your grill.