34 Quotes by Graham Elliot

You are defined by your ingredients, by the way you touch them, by the flavors you draw from them.

I tried to start my own religion in high school. I was very eccentric. I've always loved attention.

Chicago's always been known as this meat and potatoes place, and a lot of restaurants play that up. They try to outdo each other by adding another 10 ounces, so their 80 ounce steak becomes a 90 ounce steak with 10 pounds of mashed potatoes on the side.

Any time you can involve fake mustaches, things are just better.

I only wear red socks in the kitchen. They bring me luck.

I'm inspired by artists who use a limited palette, like painter Piet Mondrian, and the White Stripes, two musicians who create an incredible sound. Our food is starting to go back to a 'less is more' style.

I'm a traditionalist, so for me, black coffee is cool.

Dining should be something that isn't always taken extremely seriously.

Even though I live in and love Chicago, I can't stand deep-dish pizza. I'm a New York-style pizza person.