I always request a king-size bed, and if I can't, I try to work that out right after I land. I unpack immediately so the clothes don't get wrinkled. I go the gym. I adjust the temperature; I like the room kind of warm. And then turn on CNBC. Geoffrey Zakarian adjustbedclothe share on social
If we have meetings, I try to schedule the meetings at different restaurants I want to try - so I always suggest the restaurants. Geoffrey Zakarian meetingrestaurantschedule Change image and share on social
I do not believe in eating fish hot. People always insist on hot fish, but that leaves it dried out. Geoffrey Zakarian dryeatfish Change image and share on social
When I step into the kitchen in the morning, I go for the scrambled eggs with pine nuts and minced lamb. When I finish at night, it is hard to resist the burger. Geoffrey Zakarian burgereggfinish Change image and share on social
Undercook swordfish, and you get rubber. Overcook it, and you lose the fat and succulence. Geoffrey Zakarian fatloseovercook Change image and share on social
When you have a chef that wants to be in the spotlight, maybe after one or two appearances on a show, they think they're at a certain level that they haven't reached yet in the kitchen. Shows like 'Top Chef', 'Hell's Kitchen' have helped bring attention to the culinary world. Geoffrey Zakarian appearanceattentionbring share on social
If you cook chopped tomatoes with all of their juices, it takes a long time for the sauce to reach the right consistency. By then, the freshness is gone. Geoffrey Zakarian chopconsistencycook Change image and share on social
Comfort food is really anything you want at that time. That said, I really love Naple-style pizza. Geoffrey Zakarian comfortfoodlove Change image and share on social
Everyone could use instructions on every aspect of cooking: pantry, storage, refrigeration, cooking, what to buy. Everyone that I come into contact with could use help. Geoffrey Zakarian aspectbuycontact Change image and share on social
How you treat the quiet, shy types is the most important. If you leave them to sit in a corner, they will be noticed, and it will affect everyone's time. I instantly spring on them and treat them as royalty, showing them around and introducing them to everyone so they seem special. Geoffrey Zakarian affectcornerimportant share on social