Cuisine is only about making foods taste the way they are supposed to taste.

One must know combinations, one must have a true knowledge of food to be in the moment.

Students need to learn how to think critically, how to argue opposing ideas. It is important for them to learn how to think. You can always cook.

Chefs, as a whole, say yes to any project, fundraiser, or tasting because they have such a generous spirit.

A jazz musician can improvise based on his knowledge of music. He understands how things go together. For a chef, once you have that basis, that's when cuisine is truly exciting.

I wasnt using college as a stepping stone to law school or some other career. I just wanted a liberal-arts education.

I’m all about making money. It’s the greatest thing, because it means you get money to spend.