Maitre d's are at the financial spigot of the restaurant, meaning they control who gets in and who doesn't, but aside from that, they don't do anything. And yet they get paid as much as the highest-paid people in the place. Joe Bastianich controlfinancialhigh share on social
There are many things I'm looking forward to in 2013, both personally and professionally. Plans for new restaurants in the U.S., including Eataly Chicago, are underway, and I'm gearing up for the 2013 Ironman world championships in Hawaii - if I'm lucky enough to get a spot! Joe Bastianich championshipchicagoeataly share on social
In Italy, food is an expression of love. It is how you show those around you that you care for them. Having a love for food means you also have a love for those you are preparing it for and for yourself. Joe Bastianich careexpressionfood share on social
Being a cook doesn't necessarily mean you are a competitor. Joe Bastianich competitorcooknecessarily Change image and share on social
At home, I make a large batch of tomato sauce and freeze it in meal-size portions in freezer bags. Joe Bastianich bagbatchfreeze Change image and share on social
'MasterChef' is the search for America's culinary amateur talent, so this is a search for the best home cook in America, and it's our job to figure out who that is. Joe Bastianich amateuramericacook Change image and share on social
Most people who open restaurants will fail, because they lack the fundamental understanding of restaurant math. Either they think they're superstar cooks or they think they're superstar hosts. Joe Bastianich cookfailfundamental Change image and share on social
Your pantry is your first line of defense against food-borne illness and things like high blood pressure and cholesterol. Joe Bastianich bearbloodcholesterol Change image and share on social
You can enjoy a $15 bottle of wine as much as you can enjoy a $100 bottle of wine. Joe Bastianich bottleenjoywine Change image and share on social
