Local Flavors Quotes

Triple D is all about three things: Food, story and character.

For my first restaurant, I wanted to do something very special and close to my heart. Nashville felt like the place.

The rich diversity of the cuisine in Nashville is something that I'm incredibly proud of, and I think Tansuo will find a worthy place in Music City's culinary landscape.

Each city should have its own type of restaurant.

I think New York is truly unique in its singular combination of the quality of both the talent it attracts and the ingredients it grows. There are plenty of other places in the world with wonderful natural resources, but the people who come here to pursue their passions for food and cooking - they are one of a kind.

I don't want to live in a world without the diner and the coffee shop and the mom and pop places, the ethnic restaurants.

For me, cooking is an expression of the land where you are and the culture of that place.