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

My philosophy from day one is that I can sleep better at night if I can improve an individual's knowledge about food and wine, and do it on a daily basis.

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

I'm not impressed with presidents. I have met a few, but I'm not impressed with them.

If kids can learn how to make a simple Bolognese sauce, they will never go hungry. It's pretty easy to cook pasta, but a good sauce is way more useful.

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.

I think many cooks are afraid of undercooked meats. A good thermometer is a cook's best friend.