Some of the best cooks that I've cooked with, whether it's in New York or Chicago or even here in Philadelphia, are actually Ecuadorians. And there's something about their palates that really just inspires me, and has a really deep sense of flavor.

I studied cooking in Spain after college.

I'm a huge fan of burgers, and they're not my wife's favorite, so we don't cook them at home.

Positivity, that's one of the things I try to spread throughout my company and really anyone I come in contact with. Because as you know, life's too short. You got to keep it positive and keep it fun.

Well, you know, for me, I think Spanish food is festive.

Chicago is a lot of my background as a chef.

I spent several years cooking on a line.