Having been to Europe and working and traveling there, the restaurants my wife and I remember were always off the beaten trail restaurants. So I tried to seek a little off the beaten trail, but cool area. – Todd English
I liked the energy of cooking, the action, the camaraderie. I often compare the kitchen to sports and compare the chef to a coach. There are a lot of similarities to it. – Todd English
Absolutely, there is a connection between food and love. I always say, when theres love in my heart or Im feeling particularly good, the food comes out that much better. And so I think Valentines Day is a special day. – Todd English
Some of the things I think I learned from that were very educational as far as just paying bills – the basics in dealing with a restaurant like that. It was just life – the education involved in running the organization, even on a small level. – Todd English