I believe that London is the most exciting food city in Europe.

Television in the '80s was very limited. There was no Food Network. When I opened Spago, I had the kitchen in the dining hall. It was probably the first restaurant to do so. The dining scene became more casual. All these cooking shows have transformed our profession one-hundred percent.

For me, I don't expect to have a really amazing meal each time I dine out. Having a good meal with your loved ones - that's what makes the experience.

I really love Paris. It's my favorite city.

There's a lot of processed food in America and I know that can make some tourists who're used to fresh food feel sick.

Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colors, there are only so many flavors - it's how you combine them that sets you apart.

Food television opened the eyes, and palates, of our guests. They became more adventurous.