“Restaurant Man is kind of the story, an unabridged story of what happened in my life, the good bad and ugly. Some people might glean some life lessons. It is honest, not written as a press release.” PeopleMenKindStoriesMightWrittenHappenedHonestLessonsPressesUglyReleaseRestaurantsLife LessonPress Release Author:Joe Bastianich
“He brought a sensibility and a hard-edged reasonableness to operating restaurants that had a lasting impact on me and still affects how I run all our restaurants today. The passing of 'Restaurant Man' - the original gangsta 'Restaurant Man,' my father - was the passing of an era. No one can replace him.” MenStillsHardRunningTodayFatherOriginalsImpactPassingPassingsErasRestaurantsLastingSensibilityGangstaReasonablenessLasting Impact Author:Joe Bastianich
“I prioritize in life. I like to work, I do TV shows, I do a lot of Iron Man training. I enjoy kicking back on a good night and drinking wine until I go to bed, and having fun with my friends. You just have to make time for it and keep it balanced.” MenShowsNightFunEnjoyTvsBedTrainingMy FriendsWineDrinkingHaving FunIronBalancedTv ShowsKickingGood NightMaking TimePrioritizeDrinking WineGoodnightIron ManHave A Good NightBest NightHad A Good NightKicking Back Author:Joe Bastianich
“Being general manager is like being the de facto owner. It's like wearing the crown of 'Restaurant Man' without being 'Restaurant Man.' You're trying to run the business, but you're running the ranch without riding the big horse.” MenTryingBigsRunningHorseManagersRestaurantsOwnersRidingCrownsGeneral Manager Author:Joe Bastianich
