I love San Francisco, it's very hard to compete with San Francisco when it comes to availability of product, but one thing you can't replace about La…

- Michael Mina

Food is all about balance; it is all about taste.

- Michael Mina

I'm passionate about pleasing people.

- Michael Mina

What I've learned over the years is it's so much better to surround yourself with real talent and hire real chefs. I learned more from the chefs I ha…

- Michael Mina

Chefs become attracted to being able to get product and then clientele - those are the two things that attract you as a chef.

- Michael Mina

When your parents are Middle Eastern immigrants, you have three choices. You can become a doctor, a lawyer or an engineer.

- Michael Mina

I don't know if you call a burger recession food. It's comfort food.

- Michael Mina

You have to always remember who your guest is, and thats who we cater to.

- Michael Mina

I believe what makes cooking in Las Vegas different from cooking in most other cities are the guests that dine with you in Las Vegas.

- Michael Mina