A plate of food has to have balance. For example, a mild fish like skate mustn't be overwhelmed by the side dishes. They should have personality and color, but they also have to be subtle. Geoffrey Zakarian balancecolordish Change image and share on social
I don't usually have time for TV. When I get home at night, I just want to fall asleep. Geoffrey Zakarian asleepfallhome Change image and share on social
I've been working in boutique hotels my whole life. Geoffrey Zakarian boutiquehavehotel Change image and share on social
Determine who you are and what your brand is, and what you're not. The rest of it is just a lot of noise. Geoffrey Zakarian branddeterminelot Change image and share on social
I've never missed a flight. And I don't see any reason in cutting it close because airports are pleasurable for me: You can go to the restaurant, get a massage, browse books, sit at a bar, check emails. Geoffrey Zakarian airportbarbook share on social
I love hospitality, and I love cooking. The kitchen is where I feel most at ease and where I feel most like myself. Geoffrey Zakarian cookeasefeel Change image and share on social
I still have the 'New York Post' delivered because it's so garrulous and nasty and wonderful when you read it in print. Some things just don't translate online. Geoffrey Zakarian delivergarrulousnasty Change image and share on social
Chestnuts are my favorite ingredient to use in the fall, especially for the holidays. I always find that they are meaty, hearty and have a mysterious refinement when cooked or roasted over sea salt. Geoffrey Zakarian chestnutcookfall Change image and share on social
I love hotel rooms, so I take pictures of the room and the way out and the lobby, the food and drink. Geoffrey Zakarian drinkfoodhotel Change image and share on social
When I entertain, I want to have fun. But I'm also a control person. I don't go in for those everyone-in-the-kitchen cooking scenes. So if I want to be with my guests, I have to do everything - or nearly everything - in advance. Geoffrey Zakarian advancecontrolcook share on social
