I adore going to a very, very fancy restaurant - as long as the spirit is genuine, like it's their pleasure to welcome you. Danny Meyer adorefancygenuine Change image and share on social
Steak and its accompaniments - wine, vegetables, potatoes and generous desserts - is a primal source of pleasure to which many people can relate. Danny Meyer accompanimentdessertgenerous Change image and share on social
At the base level, a burger is a piece of meat and a bun with something on it. It's simple but it seems to make a lot of people happy. Danny Meyer basebunburger Change image and share on social
Sometimes, early in their careers, chefs make the mistake of adding one too many things to a plate to get attention. If a chef is just coming up with wiz-bang gimmicks on their plate, that has nothing to do with bringing real pleasure to people. Danny Meyer addattentionbang share on social
Restaurants and chefs have become followed by such a broad swath of the public, in a way that used to be reserved for sports stars, movie stars, and theater actors. Restaurants are in the firmament of today's common culture. Danny Meyer actorbroadchef share on social
During one of his uncannily well-timed impromptu visits to my restaurant, Union Square Cafe, Pat Cetta taught me how to manage people. Pat was the owner of a storied New York City steakhouse called Sparks, and by that time, he was an old pro at running a fine restaurant. Danny Meyer cafecallcetta share on social
My dad gave me the gene to enjoy cooking, and to enjoy consuming good food and wine. Danny Meyer consumecookdad Change image and share on social
I gasp for air if I don't get to breathe Italian air once a year. Danny Meyer airbreathegasp Change image and share on social
