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
When I arrived in New York, I was at the Drake hotel for five years; so, yeah, I really miss hotels. It's like having friends stay at your home. Every day you get to treat them, not only to dinner, but for breakfast, and everything throughout the day. Jean-Georges Vongerichten arrivebreakfastday 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
I love Sunday lunches with the family that start at 1 P.M. and finish at 5 P.M. Jean-Georges Vongerichten familyfinishlove Change image and share on social
For friends, I love to make bruschetta. I grill country bread with Frantoia olive oil and make toppings, like crab, roasted squash, mushrooms, whatever's seasonal. Jean-Georges Vongerichten breadbruschettacountry 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
