In one respect, it's easier to open a restaurant in New York because you get more media attention than anywhere else. Almost everyone will try a new place once, irrespective of the reviews, because it's a spectator sport. Danny Meyer attentioneasyirrespective 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
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
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
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
A restaurant is a compendium of choices that the owner has made. If you look around a restaurant, everything represents a choice: the kind of salt shaker that's on the table, the art on the walls, the uniforms on the waiters. Danny Meyer artchoicecompendium 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