When it ceases to be fun, I'll stop and just stay in my restaurants.

I had these recipes that say do this, do that. Who MAKES these rules?

Soups are a great way to introduce a lot of vegetables to kids. Stir-fries, too, because they contain so many different shapes and colors.

You have to be cautious of eating continuously the same thing. Beef comes to mind right away, and there's nothing wrong with beef, but you've got to do whatever you're doing in moderation. So try to break it up a little bit. Eat some fish or some shellfish at least a couple of times a week.

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 ended up turning down a full scholarship of music at the conservatory to pay to go to cooking school.

If you think big, then it's going to be big.