One great worker equals three not-so-great workers, so it's worth paying terrific people not just for today but to find people that we think have upward mobility to become tomorrow's leaders. Danny Meyer equalfindgreat Change image and 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
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
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
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
You cannot open a major New York restaurant today and not be aware that showbiz will play a role. Danny Meyer awaremajoropen Change image and share on social
Earlier in my career, I needed to be the writer, casting director, set designer, leading man, and producer. I've been eliminating a lot of those jobs. I'm an executive producer right now. I still get to pick the best screenplays. Danny Meyer careercastdesigner 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
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 run in London, in San Francisco - any city that's got a waterfront or park. Danny Meyer cityfranciscolondon Change image and share on social
