I think people are more savvy about cooking, food and dining. I notice they are looking for more value for their money – not in larger portions but more in terms of healthier, fresh, farm-to-table dishes with a nice presentation. – Cat Cora

Its fun to pick a cuisine and say Im going to research Ethiopian food, and see what its all about. You find that there are a lot of similarities in cuisines from around the world and a lot of similar flavors. – Cat Cora

I like to abide by the seasons and let the natural flavor in food speak for itself. I use quick cooking techniques of high heat with very little fat, such as quick saute or wok stir-frying. – Cat Cora