What I go for in my cooking is sinful, bold and real.

Cooking is so popular today because it's the perfect mix of food and fun.

I've never really had a problem with people.

I wouldn't ask any of my employees to do anything I wouldn't do. And I work as hard, if not harder than the rest of the staff, to set an example. I also believe in giving my employees a lot of room to be creative and to express themselves.

When I first decided to open a restaurant, I was turned down by several banks. It was the late 80's and many restaurants were failing. I refused to give up because I knew I had a good concept.

A lot of parents ask me how to get kids to eat more vegetables. The first thing I say is that it starts from the top.

Those other 10 o'clock shows that come on, all you get from them is headaches and nightmares when you go to bed! At least we give you food, know what I mean?