For my 16th birthday, my family took me to L'Auberge de L'Ill, which was family-run but had three Michelin stars. It was a revelation. After that meal, I realised this is what I want to do. Jean-Georges Vongerichten 16thaubergebirthday Change image and share on social
The day of the week changes, but one day in the week I eat vegetarian. Jean-Georges Vongerichten dayeatvegetarian Change image and share on social
Food for me has to pop, and at Spice Market, the food really pops. Jean-Georges Vongerichten foodmarketpop Change image and share on social
Cooking at home is easier than cooking in the restaurant because you don't have to write a menu or try to please everybody. Jean-Georges Vongerichten cookeasyhome Change image and share on social
I am a huge supporter of the Waxman foundation. Jean-Georges Vongerichten foundationhugesupporter Change image and share on social
There is so much more vegetable use in Thailand, India and China than meat. Yes, when you go to the markets or buy street food, you see shrimp or chicken - but mostly vegetables. Jean-Georges Vongerichten buychickenchina 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
You don't do a business for pleasure: You have to make money. Jean-Georges Vongerichten businessmakemoney Change image and 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
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
