One of the things that may get lost among all the hubbub when a company is 'going public' is that the business can now be owned, in part, by its greatest fans. Danny Meyer businesscompanyfan Change image and share on social
Gramercy Tavern appeared on the cover of New York Magazine the day we opened, and it was five deep at the bar with people who were not necessarily here to dine. They just wanted to kinda sniff out the hot, new restaurant. Danny Meyer appearbarcover share on social
A cocktail done right can really show your guests that you care. Danny Meyer carecocktailguest Change image and share on social
I don't think there's going to be sustainable demand for restaurants that force you to spend hours there. Danny Meyer demandforcehour Change image and share on social
It is sad that the more 'successful' a neighborhood becomes, the more it gradually takes on a recognizable, common look, as the same banks, drugstore chains and national brands move in. Danny Meyer bankbrandchain Change image and 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
I opened Union Square Cafe when I was just 27 years old, and my first hope was simply that it would stay in business. My higher hope was that in its lifetime, it might grow to play an essential role in the lives of its stakeholders. Danny Meyer businesscafeessential share on social
In the restaurant business, as opposed to the theater, center orchestra is an 8 P. M. reservation. Orchestra on the side is 7 or 8:30. Mezzanine is 6 and 9. But people don't take it personally when they call the theater and can't get what they want. Danny Meyer businesscallcenter 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
