“ 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. ”

“ A lot of chefs are traditional and do it very well. But the ones who are the most successful are the ones who change things. That is why someone like Heston Blumenthal is a genius. ”

“ A good chef has to be a manager, a businessman and a great cook. To marry all three together is sometimes difficult. ”

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