I've never really had a problem with people.

I can't tell you enough about cinnamon. Cinnamon is an awesome spice to use and it goes great with something like apples in the morning or in a mixture of fruit or in your oatmeal or even in your cereal.

You gotta have good olive oil. You should have a cooking olive oil and you should have a finishing olive oil, like an extra-virgin olive oil.

Mom ran the house, so we grew up Portuguese.

I'm working harder than ever now, and I'm putting on my pants the same as I always have. I just get up every day and try to do a little better than the day before, and that is to run a great restaurant with great food, great wine, and great service. That's my philosophy.

Many of my staff have been with me for over 20 years. I have a great team, and I make sure they feel respected and appreciated.

I like to keep things simple. It's really about the wine, food and the beach view. Nothing can beat that.