When you have the arrogance, the confidence and you can't cook, then you're only going to look stupid.

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

There's a bond among a kitchen staff, I think. You spend more time with your chef in the kitchen than you do with your own family.

It has always stood for f***ing great food.

Rude staff, bad lighting, and dirty bathrooms are all signs of a bad restaurant and a good reason to leave a restaurant!

In any situation, location is crucial.

The secret is to make sure the business is running to perfection, with or without me.