I cook every day for six hours. It's my therapy. My love. Jean-Georges Vongerichten cookdayhour Change image and share on social
Spice Market was just a big investment on lots of different levels. Jean-Georges Vongerichten biginvestmentlevel Change image and share on social
I grew up in Alsace - in Strasbourg, by the canal; the family business was coal handling. It was still in the days when three generations would live under the same roof. There were 15 people for lunch, 20 for dinner. Jean-Georges Vongerichten alsacebusinesscanal share on social
No one can understand my accent! Jean-Georges Vongerichten accentunderstand Change image and share on social
My kitchen in New York City is in the Richard Meier building on Perry Street, so it's ultra-modern: white, glass and transparent. It's 180 square feet, with an induction stove. Everything's hidden, so you don't see the microwave or the fridge. Jean-Georges Vongerichten buildcityfoot share on social
The dish that changed my life was tom yum kum. You start with a pot of water, add lemongrass, lime leaves, lime juice, coriander, mushrooms, and shrimp; ten minutes later, you have the most incredible, intense soup. Jean-Georges Vongerichten addchangecoriander share on social
My father was in the coal and heating business, and he wanted me to take over his business, and I resented every moment of it. So I would never force my kids to do what I do. Jean-Georges Vongerichten businesscoalfather Change image and share on social
For people in London, Asian flavors are always part of the culture, more than in New York. Jean-Georges Vongerichten asiancultureflavor Change image and share on social
I grew up near Strasbourg in Alsace, where my family were coal merchants. Jean-Georges Vongerichten alsacecoalfamily Change image and share on social
Actually, I'd really love to do something in Bali, up in the mountains. A little restaurant with that scenery would be beautiful. Jean-Georges Vongerichten balibeautifullove Change image and share on social
