Thirty-five years ago, being a cook was the same as being a used-car salesman.

Only you can judge your life. You have to live up to your own expectations.

I think the time of the formal dinners is over.

I've discussed this with many doctors, and it is just so imperative that people learn how to properly cook food to get those vital nutrients out of them.

Italian food is all about ingredients and it's not fussy and it's not fancy.

I fell in love with food because of my mother. So, I will definitely be sharing and expanding more recipes from my culture (as well as many other cultures), and will be sharing recipes that I have experienced from my whole culinary life.

One thing I always say is being a great chef today is not enough - you have to be a great businessman.