I always think, after the second glass of wine, you should be putting something in your stomach.

All chefs are like Jewish mothers. They want to feed you and feed you and impress you. It's an eagerness to please.

I always think, after the second glass of wine, you should be putting something in your stomach.

I've always thought the back is one of the most beautiful parts of a woman.

I have great empathy for all the contestants that come on 'Top Chef,' whether they go home right away or they make it to the finish line. It's a very vulnerable position they put themselves in and I feel for them.

If any chef ever tells you they're not inspired equally by the truck-stop barbecue as they are by the four-star Michelin restaurant they are lying.

I think a great classic watch is the first staple every woman should invest in.