We closed the restaurant in New Orleans and brought the entire staff to San Francisco. But we had to go home.

I don't think life is to be taken too seriously. Take it too seriously, and it'll getcha.

I didn't want to do just another set of recipes. I think that's useless.

When you've got a great business going, you go open another and take the risk of losing the whole thing. It's fun!

We closed the restaurant in New Orleans and brought the entire staff to San Francisco. But we had to go home.

When I travel I normally eat club sandwiches or I bring my own food. When you go into a new town, it's very had to find a good place to eat.

I think the most wonderful thing in the world is another chef. I'm always excited about learning new things about food.