One thing I can't afford to get sucked up in is the trend formation of restaurants here. I've invested heavily. We have a ten-year lease. More importantly, the style, the feel and the décor of the dining room is vibrant.

I think pressure's healthy, and very few can handle it.

The level of jealousy and insecurity in this industry [restaurant] is far greater than ever before.

Push your limit to the absolute extreme.

I cook, I create, I'm incredibly excited by what I do, I've still got a lot to achieve.

I like finding talent. That's what really turns me on, I suppose.

Another person tattooed my face on their calf. When they tense, the face moves! That is messed up.