Italian food is all about ingredients and it's not fussy and it's not fancy.
What I don't like is breakfast in the morning. I have a double-espresso cappuccino, but no food.
I grew up in Austria, and for me real comfort food is Wiener Schnitzel. Wiener Schnitzel and mashed potatoes because it reminds me of my youth... It reminds me when I grow up and it feels very comfort...
I believe that London is the most exciting food city in Europe.
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.
Everybody has to put purees underneath everything now. It's like people think we need the steak, and then we need some baby food with it.
A lot of restaurants serve good food, but they don't have very good service.
Television in the '80s was very limited. There was no Food Network.
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.
I grew up so poor in Austria that we never took a vacation with my family.
One thing I always say is being a great chef today is not enough - you have to be a great businessman.
