I dont think any other holiday embraces the food of the Midwest quite like Thanksgiving. Theres roasted meat and mashed potatoes. But being here is also about heritage. Cleveland is really a giant melting pot – not only is my family a melting pot, but so is the city. – Michael Symon
My goal in Live to Cook is to make great food more approachable for home cooks. – Michael Symon
Its not always possible to sit down and eat at home in this day and age of fast-paced living, but if you are going to eat out, do so as a family and support all the great local places in your areas. Ill still eat at the same diner I did as a kid with my parents. – Michael Symon
My restaurants are never opened on Thanksgiving I want my staff to spend time with their family if they can. My feeling is, if I cant figure out how to make money the rest of the year so that my workers can enjoy the holidays, then I dont deserve to be an owner. – Michael Symon