My favorite place is whichever sidewalk is beneath my feet because I am just constantly fascinated by walking and looking and learning. If I've already walked a street five times, then the next five times I walk it looking up, and I learn something about the cornices. Danny Meyer beneathconstantlycornice share on social
I just think the best way for me to be greedy is long-term greedy. Danny Meyer greedylongterm Change image and share on social
The only thing I hate is when bad food is paraded as something great, and people are charging a lot for it. Danny Meyer badchargefood Change image and share on social
Shake Shack started off as a summer hot dog cart in Madison Square Park. It was not meant to be a company - it was completely accidental. It started off as an expression of community building. Danny Meyer accidentalbuildcart Change image and share on social
Service is how product is delivered - the technical aspect. Danny Meyer aspectdeliverproduct Change image and share on social
Diners are upset that restaurants aren't honoring reservations, and a lot of restaurants help bring this on by overbooking. Danny Meyer bringdinerhonor Change image and share on social
I learned that you shouldn't take your most esoteric concept and fit it into the largest space with the highest fixed costs. It puts too much pressure on the restaurant to hit grand slams every day when there just aren't enough people who want to watch that sport. Danny Meyer conceptcostday 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
Museums are like sports stadiums, hotels and hospitals: they are in the category of captive-audience dining. Danny Meyer audiencecaptivecategory Change image and share on social
Restaurants with small courses that give the customer choices, and that don't obligate them to spend a fortune, are going to do very well. Danny Meyer choicecoursecustomer Change image and share on social
