I am very proud of Jim Leiken. He has worked with me for six years and has been patient enough to learn the ropes. He's now matured into a true chef and is working on building his team. Daniel Boulud buildchefjim Change image and share on social
I had a lot of fun creating some restaurants with a casual note to it, such as DBGB, for example, where it was about bangers and beers, being a very casual brasserie with very affordable food but very interesting homemade program. Daniel Boulud affordablebangerbeer share on social
Le Cirque at first was one of those general French restaurants in town, which were cooking more or less the same food. At Le Cirque, I wanted to do something different while respecting the foundation of the restaurant. I did that through the menu. Daniel Boulud cirquecookfood share on social
After six years at Le Cirque, I decided to start my own business. I opened Daniel at 76th Street in May '93. Daniel Boulud 76thbusinesscirque Change image and share on social
I try to come to Asia twice a year. I also go to Europe - to London as well as to France to see my family - four or five times a year. Daniel Boulud asiaeuropefamily Change image and share on social
I have no pretension that I belong in D.C. I mean, I have to be cautious on how we do our restaurant. Daniel Boulud belongcautiouspretension Change image and share on social
I try to pack light with a folding leather suit bag. Anything more than five days, I need to check in my luggage. What takes the most space? Chef jackets, aprons and tools. Daniel Boulud apronbagcheck Change image and share on social
For me, the food I like to make is the food I can enjoy all the time anytime. It's not too calculated or technical. Daniel Boulud anytimecalculateenjoy Change image and share on social
It's not good to thicken sauce with too much butter because it can cause heaviness. You don't want to avoid butter, but you also don't want to put too much - add it slowly. Daniel Boulud addavoidbutter Change image and share on social
I think fine dining should be part of the community where it is, more than just for the people who are going to make a special occasion. Daniel Boulud communitydinefine Change image and share on social
