More and more, museums will look at restaurants and chefs differently - as if they are curating art. Danny Meyer artchefcurate Change image and share on social
Essentially what's going to determine how you succeed in New York is how people feel about the space, how delicious the food is, how they perceive the value and, most important of all, how they feel treated. My understanding is Stephen Starr is exceptionally good at all of this and his ability to create a transporting experience. Danny Meyer abilitycreatedelicious share on social
The great thing about capitalism is that it's a system that works. Danny Meyer capitalismgreatsystem Change image and share on social
I'm a big believer that you can try to change the world based on philosophy, doctrine, and belief. But I think the thing that really drives the world is hedonism, the pleasure factor. Danny Meyer basebeliefbeliever 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
I couldn't sit in a chair in an office all day. Danny Meyer chairdayoffice 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 think that Shake Shack wouldn't exist had it not been for Twitter. I don't think you would have gotten a hundred New Yorkers to stand in line for an hour if they couldn't have made their time really productive and organized snowball fights, ordered free hot chocolate, and, you know, Instagrammed photos. Danny Meyer chocolateexistfight share on social
You wouldn't have the same art on the walls at every restaurant or the same waiter uniforms. Neither should you have the same service style at every restaurant. Danny Meyer artrestaurantservice Change image and share on social
I run in London, in San Francisco - any city that's got a waterfront or park. Danny Meyer cityfranciscolondon Change image and share on social