“The menu should be part of the entertainment, part of the dining experience. It's kind of like reading the 'Playbill' when you go to the theater. It should be an alluring and interactive document. Does it have burn marks on it from the candle? If you ever get a greasy menu with food stains on it, it's time to run like hell.” IfsShouldKindDoeRunningReadingHellMarkTheaterEntertainmentCandleDocumentsStainsDiningMenusInteractiveAlluring Author:Joe Bastianich
“There are many things I'm looking forward to in 2013, both personally and professionally. Plans for new restaurants in the U.S., including Eataly Chicago, are underway, and I'm gearing up for the 2013 Ironman world championships in Hawaii - if I'm lucky enough to get a spot!” IfsWorldEnoughPlansLuckyIncludingSpotsRestaurantsChicagoChampionshipHawaiiLooking ForwardIronmanGearing Up Author:Joe Bastianich
“It's one thing to execute dishes on your own time for family and friends, but quite another to perform and be judged in a competition. And that's what cooking in a high profile restaurant is. It's a competition. You're up against every other three-star restaurant in your city, and if you want to stay in business, you'd better deliver.” IfsWantThreeStarsCitiesOne ThingCookingCompetitionRestaurantsJudgedDishesFamily And FriendsProfileHigh Profile Author:Joe Bastianich
“Take the time to shop for yourself and cook. All of this is an investment in yourself, and if you're not going to invest time and money in what you put in your body, then what are you going to spend money on? It's kind of the most important thing.” IfsKindImportantBodyImportant ThingsInvestmentYour BodyCooksShopsTime And Money Author:Joe Bastianich
“No matter what it is you are cooking, buy the best ingredients you can afford. I don't care if it's a simple salad or Beef Wellington. A quality product stands alone and won't need any dressing up.” IfsNeedsMatterCareSimpleQualityProductsNo Matter WhatCookingDon't CareI Don't CareIngredientsChefDressingsSaladBeefStand AloneDressing UpWellington Author:Joe Bastianich
“If you eliminate the junk food, you don't really run the risk of gaining weight if you've got a good workout routine.” IfsRunningRiskWeightRoutineGood WorkWorkoutJunkJunk FoodGood WorkoutGaining Weight Author:Joe Bastianich
