The art of cooking is among the most intimate things that we can do for another.

You have to be critical of what you do every day, to analyze it and be willing to push it further.

My fantasy is to have a restaurant where there are no written menus, but where you just ask people, What are you in the mood for? Fish? Meat? White wine?

Always make stock in a large quantity and freeze it in plastic bags. That way, when you want to make a nice soup or boil veggies, you can simply pull the bag out of the freezer.

Excellence is about fighting and pursuing something diligently, with a strict and determined approach to doing it right. It's okay if there are flaws in the process - it makes it more interesting.

The art of cooking is among the most intimate things that we can do for another.

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