I Don't Limit Myself.

Spice Is Life. It Depends Upon What You Like... Have Fun With It. Yes, Food Is Serious, But You Should Have Fun With It.

Scatter Soaked Hardwood Chunks Over Your Coals For A Quick And Easy Way To Add A Smoky Nuance To Your Grilled Foods.

Everyone Needs A Mentor.

I Have A Lot Of Influences. I'm American-schooled. I'm Classically Trained. I'm A Pretty Universal Student, If You Will. I Have A Lot Of Degrees, Which Really Don't Pay The Rent. I Have Two Doctorate Degrees, I Have A Bachelor's Degree, But I'm Still A Cook.

When I First Decided To Open A Restaurant, I Was Turned Down By Several Banks. It Was The Late 80's And Many Restaurants Were Failing. I Refused To Give Up Because I Knew I Had A Good Concept.