I think the patterns are set very early when the kids are young. But at the same time, there are some flavors kids just don't like.

I think steak is the ultimate comfort food, and if you're going out for one, that isn't the time to scrimp on calories or quality.

I get angry when I think that people are blatantly incorrect on matters of fact.

Many of them have accomplished a lot before they ever get to 'Top Chef' although they're not well known. The show just provides them with a platform. There's just one winner and on some seasons you can get numerous chefs that are really good. Even if they don't win, they're all talented.

As a chef, I had started working with groups like Share Our Strength and various local food banks in New York, raising money for hunger-related issues. And not only me, but the entire restaurant industry has been very focused on this issue.

People are not hungry because we dont produce enough. People are hungry for political reasons.

I hate okra and grated mountain yam for the same reason. They're both slimy.