A couple of months ago, I was down in Florida for the Food and Wine Festival. And this journalist grabbed me and said, 'How does it feel to be a TV guy? You're no longer in the restaurant business.' And I laughed. I asked him, 'How long do you think it takes me to do a season?' He said, 'Well, 200 days.' And I was like, '200 days? Try 20!'
Tom ColicchioPeople are not hungry because we dont produce enough. People are hungry for political reasons.
Tom ColicchioEvery season we try to do something new. And not for gimmicks. We feel the show has to evolve and keep changing.
Tom ColicchioI 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.
Tom ColicchioI 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.
Tom ColicchioWe're adults. We're the ones who should teach the kids what's good to eat. I don't think the government should ever regulate what we eat at home, but we're feeding them in school with tax dollars. Quite frankly, if my tax dollars are being spent to feed kids, I'd rather feed them better food.
Tom Colicchio