Mom ran the house, so we grew up Portuguese.

Get up every day and try a little harder than the day before.

The most interesting thing I've ever heard about myrself that isn't true is that I'm not a nice guy.

The world has changed, and it's almost been 11 years. I have 975 employees. I have six restaurants. We haven't opened any new ones in almost three years.

I spent a lot of time on farms when I was young. My uncle and my dad owned a big farm.

My food is Louisiana, New Orleans-based, well-seasoned, rustic. I think it's pretty unique because of my background being influenced by my mom, Portuguese and French Canadian. There's a lot going on there.

I grew up in Fall River, Massachusetts. My background was modest, and I worked at a Portuguese bakery in town.