People who have come to appreciate well-sourced and well-cooked food refuse to pay too much for food that they wouldn't want to pay anything for. Danny Meyer cookfoodpay 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
You cannot open a major New York restaurant today and not be aware that showbiz will play a role. Danny Meyer awaremajoropen Change image and share on social
Whole Foods has been brilliant at changing the way food is produced because they just won't buy it if it doesn't meet their standards. Danny Meyer brilliantbuychange Change image and share on social
Wearing a baseball cap or sleeveless shirt in a white-tablecloth restaurant is rude and makes other diners upset, just like someone on a cellphone. Danny Meyer baseballcapcellphone Change image and share on social
Comfort food is absolutely moving upscale. Danny Meyer absolutelycomfortfood Change image and share on social
My staff's job is to adjust to circumstances with technical precision and artful grace so that every patron has a wonderful experience. Danny Meyer adjustartfulcircumstance Change image and share on social
There are three things that people pick up on the instant they walk into your home on Thanksgiving. They will be able to feel the human energy. They'll smell the food. And they will see, instantly, the table. Danny Meyer energyfeelfood share on social
When the economy goes sour, there are three different kinds of restaurants that do well: the smaller-scale neighborhood restaurants that don't ask much of you; those that have banked enormous goodwill by offering great value during the boom; and those with proven records of excellence, a sure thing. Danny Meyer bankboomeconomy share on social