In actuality, there was casting for the show and it was pretty difficult.

Because the show is popular, people do recognize us on the streets.

I had a really good time with Martha Stewart, who also is somebody I really admire a lot. I've learned a lot from her and I think all of America has, about attention to detail and using fresh ingredients and making things beautiful and special.

I cook everything. I love Mediterranean cooking, I love Asian cooking. I do lots of Japanese noodles.

The great mystery to me is how restaurant critics think they can get away with doing their job without anybody noticing who they are.

My place in Chicago is a 105 year old house, but I really like contemporary spaces too, so it's refreshing and fun to be in a space where you can do contemporary things.

The world is full of people who would like nothing better than to spend six hours on a golf course. I would rather be chopping shallots.