Pound Ridge is about five miles from our country house. When you go every weekend for the last ten years without fail, well, that starts to feel like a home. Jean-Georges Vongerichten countryfailfeel Change image and share on social
I think food is getting lighter and healthier because people eat out so often. It's about quality ingredients because that is the root of good food. Jean-Georges Vongerichten eatfoodgood Change image and share on social
If we put a vinaigrette together, every part of it is weighed. For the burger, we do a bit of arugula, olive oil - everything is weighed. To the gram. Jean-Georges Vongerichten arugulabiteburger Change image and share on social
I landed in 1980 in Bangkok, and I stopped to eat ten times between the airport and the hotel. It was all lemongrass and ginger and chilies. Jean-Georges Vongerichten airportbangkokchily Change image and share on social
At home, I never plate. Things go in the middle of the table, and you serve yourself. In the restaurant, every day I plate things, but at home, I want to enjoy my company. Jean-Georges Vongerichten companydayenjoy Change image and share on social
When I went to London, they told me I spoke with a funny accent - English with a Chinese accent. Jean-Georges Vongerichten accentchineseenglish 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
Our best hits are real-estate stories, going back to our first, JoJo in 1991. Jean-Georges Vongerichten backestatehit Change image and share on social
I think, as a chef and restaurateur, that you have to take care of your business. Otherwise, you're only as good as your last meal. You have to watch if your food costs are too high, or you could be out of business in no time. Jean-Georges Vongerichten businesscarechef share on social
You don't do a business for pleasure: You have to make money. Jean-Georges Vongerichten businessmakemoney Change image and share on social