'Fine casual' means taking the cultural priorities that fine dining, at its best, believes in. Danny Meyer believecasualcultural Change image and share on social
A great restaurant is one that just makes you feel like you're not sure whether you went out or you came home and confuses you. If it can do both of those things at the same time, you're hooked. Danny Meyer confusefeelgreat Change image and share on social
I've been in love with Washington ever since renting my very first apartment there many years ago while working as a Senate intern. Danny Meyer agoapartmenthave Change image and share on social
In order to encourage the cattle farmers to raise a herd of all-natural cattle, which is a several-year process, they have to know that it's not just Shake Shack that wants to buy it. They have to have other buyers who are willing to pay more for all natural. Danny Meyer buybuyercattle share on social
If someone said, 'You've got to eat your next two meals at American fast-food restaurants,' I would do one meal at Chipotle and one meal at Popeyes fried chicken. Danny Meyer americanchickenchipotle Change image and share on social
A delicious meal cooked by a colleague for many others nourishes not only the body but also the soul. Danny Meyer bodycolleaguecook Change image and share on social
One great worker equals three not-so-great workers, so it's worth paying terrific people not just for today but to find people that we think have upward mobility to become tomorrow's leaders. Danny Meyer equalfindgreat Change image and share on social
Restaurants are like kids. You hope you understand their innate gifts, and then you let them realize their aspirations. Danny Meyer aspirationgifthope Change image and share on social
Be aware of textural elements throughout a party, like silverware, stemware, and linens. But the biggest element is metaphorical: it's your own touch. How are you making people feel? Danny Meyer awarebigelement Change image and share on social
I trust that McDonald's can find a way to sell all-natural chicken without raising their prices; we did that at Shake Shack. It is more expensive, and we took a slight margin hit, but we did it. And if we can do it, I know that much bigger companies can. Danny Meyer bigchickencompany share on social
