“Receiving the president of the United States in your restaurant is a big thing. Obama came three times. There's a sense of pride when you're one of few who has had a chance to spend an evening with the president of the United States. Despite if he's Republican or Democrat, we accept them all. Also, I remember days when I had Julia Child coming, with close friends. I had a great relationship with Julia. So those moments are more of affection and admiration than of fancy pride.” ChildrenMomentsRememberPresidentChanceAcceptingPrideRepublicanDemocratAffectionAdmirationClose FriendsJuliaGreat Relationship Author:Daniel Boulud
“Loyal customers, or customers who recommend their friends, give me the most pride. I think that is the biggest compliment I can get. I think in the restaurant business, it takes patience from the customer to spark up a relationship with the restaurateur, but it takes also work from the restaurateur to spark up a relationship with his customer.” ThinkingGivingPrideComplimentLoyal Author:Daniel Boulud
