The passion of the Italian or the Italian-American population is endless for food and lore and everything about it.

Protein has been intensely over-represented on the plate. Now, the garden should be the main drag for main courses.

I think any way of getting people into the field by lowering the threshold of the cost to get them to play, is great. That said, there's all these restaurants around that are very popular that have one menu. And they don't even have tables, and they don't even have backs on their chairs. It's not really the experience I'm after, but I'm happy they exist.

I like cast iron coated with enamel for longevity and forgiveness if I happen to take my eyes off the prize while pouring Chianti.

Unlike curing cancer or heart disease, we already know how to beat hunger: food.

Any simple but delicious dish that celebrates the season and locality is what I want to be known for.

Finishing food is about the tiny touches. In the last seconds you can change everything.