I don't know if you call a burger 'recession food.' It's comfort food. Michael Mina burgercallcomfort Change image and share on social
The part that I know I enjoy most is the restaurants. You can't do everything, you know? For me, the priority has been being deeply involved in my restaurants and figuring out different ways to make them run better. Michael Mina deeplyenjoyfigure share on social
Food feeds both the body and soul - there are clear reasons to eat a balanced diet, but there are also reasons you cling to your mom's secret chicken noodle soup recipe when you're sick. Michael Mina balancebodychicken Change image and share on social
When designing a kitchen, always keep in mind the social aspect. Michael Mina aspectdesignkitchen Change image and share on social
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
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
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