I take after my mother more than my father in terms of personality. My mother's a worrier, and I'm a worrier. Both were very good with numbers and mathematics, so I kind of got that from both of them. Michael Mina fathergoodkind Change image and share on social
Even in fine-dining restaurants, you have people that say 'I want to be out in half hour', 'I want to be out in 45 minutes.' It happens. Michael Mina dinefinehalf Change image and share on social
People love steak all over the United States. Michael Mina lovepeoplestate Change image and share on social
Of course you do things differently in your 30s and 40s than in your 20s. Michael Mina 20s30s40s Change image and share on social
Chefs become attracted to being able to get product and then clientele - those are the two things that attract you as a chef. Michael Mina attractchefclientele 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
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
If I'd never gone out and done more than one restaurant, my food wouldn't be as good as it is today. I've learned a lot from people who work for me. Michael Mina foodgoodhave Change image and share on social
I believe what makes cooking in Las Vegas different from cooking in most other cities are the guests that dine with you in Las Vegas. Michael Mina citycookdine Change image and share on social