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

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

I live in New York and I'm in New York basically all the time. I spend a lot of my time in my restaurants, and I feel like that's why they're successful.

Take risks and you'll get the payoffs. Learn from your mistakes until you succeed.

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

Charcoal or gas. Both give excellent results, so choose the one that best suits your style of cooking.

Go vegetable heavy. Reverse the psychology of your plate by making meat the side dish and vegetables the main course.