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 like tuna when there's a definite streak of deep pink in the middle, medium rare so to speak, and it comes out best when it's not cut too thick. Geoffrey Zakarian cutdeepdefinite 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
Undercook swordfish, and you get rubber. Overcook it, and you lose the fat and succulence. Geoffrey Zakarian fatloseovercook Change image and share on social
It's important to salt the tomatoes before draining them because that helps pull out the water. Fresh herbs, some garlic and pepper will also enhance the flavor. Geoffrey Zakarian drainenhanceflavor 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
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
Confit is not something that comes to mind for summer. Usually it means duck confit, made by cooking the legs and thighs in duck fat to preserve them for winter. Geoffrey Zakarian confitcookduck Change image and share on social
Days off are few and far between in the restaurant business. But on an hour off, I like to have a glass of wine with my wife. Geoffrey Zakarian businessdayglass Change image and share on social
I begin my day online and end my day online. I like to prepare myself for the next day and have a sense of closure before I go to bed. Geoffrey Zakarian bedbeginclosure Change image and share on social
