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“My restaurants are never opened on Thanksgiving; I want my staff to spend time with their family if they can. My feeling is, if I can't figure out how to make money the rest of the year so that my workers can enjoy the holidays, then I don't deserve to be an owner.”

Quote by Michael Symon

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Michael Symon is an American chef, television personality, author, and entrepreneur. Known for his unique culinary style and passion for food, he has appeared on numerous cooking shows. Born in September 1969, Symon's career began in the culinary industry in Cleveland, which later expanded to a national and even international stage. more

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