If you aren't nervous about your passion, you aren't passionate about it.

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

I think a lot of times people design restaurants with flash in mind. I think you should design restaurants with function in mind. Make sure it's functional and works with what you're trying to accomplish. Design can come later.

I think New York has the most diverse and best quality representation of so many different cuisines at all levels.

I still love making hamburgers on the grill. I guess whenever I eat them childhood memories come up for me.

You have to have your face in the food. These days people think a tattoo and a bottle of Sriracha equals success.

I don't have a long family history of good cooks in my family.