I love San Francisco; it's very hard to compete with San Francisco when it comes to availability of product, but one thing you can't replace about Las Vegas or Miami is people are walking in the door and they want to have a good time. Michael Mina availabilitycompetedoor share on social
With chefs, the problem is we have to be very confident because people are looking at us for that. So pretty soon, you think you're a plumber, you think you're an electrician, you think you're an accountant. Michael Mina accountantchefconfident share on social
I look at each one of my restaurants, and I want my personality to come out. Some are serious, some are intense when it comes to food and wines, some are meat masters supreme. I enjoy all my guests. Michael Mina enjoyfoodguest Change image and share on social
I'm passionate about pleasing people. Michael Mina passionatepeopleplease Change image and share on social
From a young age, I understood the idea of balanced flavor - the reason you put ketchup on a hamburger. I was that kid who wouldn't eat something if there was something missing. I never really understood it until I began cooking professionally, balancing acids, sweets, spicy flavors and fat. Michael Mina acidagebalance share on social
I don't know if you call a burger 'recession food.' It's comfort food. Michael Mina burgercallcomfort Change image and share on social
Bringing your kids into the kitchen doesn't require you to be a top chef; only time and maybe a willingness to get a little messy. Michael Mina bringchefkid Change image and share on social
You have to always remember who your guest is, and that's who we cater to. Michael Mina caterguestremember Change image and share on social
I like complicated dishes but also appreciate simple foods. Michael Mina complicatedishfood Change image and share on social
I'd rather have Daniel Boulud have 20 restaurants than some restauranteur. It's going to make the food in our country better. Michael Mina bouludcountrydaniel Change image and share on social