--- title: "4 Chefs Quotes By Michael Mina" description: "4 Chefs quotes by Michael Mina. Plus more from Michael Mina and more Chefs sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bc4/michael-mina-17277_able_chefs-become-attracted-to-being-able-to_169315.jpg" --- > [Chefs become attracted to being able to get product and then clientele - those are the two things that attract you as…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/chefs-become-attracted-to-being-able-to-get-product-and-then/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bc4/michael-mina-17277_able_chefs-become-attracted-to-being-able-to_169315.jpg) > [With chefs, the problem is we have to be very confident because people are looking at us for that. So pretty soon,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/with-chefs-the-problem-is-we-have-to-be-very-confident-because-people/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/090/michael-mina-17277_accountant_with-chefs-the-problem-is-we-have-to-be_770093.jpg) > [What I've learned over the years is it's so much better to surround yourself with real talent and hire real chefs. I…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/what-i-ve-learned-over-the-years-is-it-s-so-much-better-to-surround/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f06/michael-mina-17277_able_what-i-ve-learned-over-the-years-is-it-s_1610752.jpg) > [When I first went to Las Vegas, I thought I would never go to Las Vegas; you can't get anything. But then…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/when-i-first-went-to-las-vegas-i-thought-i-would-never-go-to-las/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0c8/michael-mina-17277_actually_when-i-first-went-to-las-vegas-i-thought_2350376.jpg) ## Other authors on Chefs - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b010/author-gordon-ramsay-39056.jpg) Gordon Ramsay 11 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/chefs/gordon-ramsay/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b007/author-daniel-boulud-26386.jpg) Daniel Boulud 11 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/chefs/daniel-boulud/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b016/author-marco-pierre-white-63262.jpg) Marco Pierre White 7 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/chefs/marco-pierre-white/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b003/author-alain-ducasse-10221.jpg) Alain Ducasse 7 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/chefs/alain-ducasse/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b023/author-tom-colicchio-91372.jpg) Tom Colicchio 6 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/chefs/tom-colicchio/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b017/author-michael-symon-67481.jpg) Michael Symon 6 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/chefs/michael-symon/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b004/author-anthony-bourdain-14044.jpg) Anthony Bourdain 6 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/chefs/anthony-bourdain/) - [ ![](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/wp-content/uploads/sms4s/authors/processed/b009/author-ferran-adria-34990.jpg) Ferran Adria 5 quotes ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/chefs/ferran-adria/) ## More by 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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/i-believe-what-makes-cooking-in-las-vegas-different-from-cooking-in/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) > [I loved growing up in Washington, but I have been a diehard, 100 percent 49ers fan since I was 11.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/i-loved-growing-up-in-washington-but-i-have-been-a-diehard-100/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/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.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/chefs-become-attracted-to-being-able-to-get-product-and-then/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) > [Bringing your kids into the kitchen doesn't require you to be a top chef; only time and maybe a willingness to get a little…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/bringing-your-kids-into-the-kitchen-doesn-t-require-you-to-be-a-top/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) > [I'm passionate about pleasing people.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/i-m-passionate-about-pleasing-people/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) > [I like complicated dishes but also appreciate simple foods.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/i-like-complicated-dishes-but-also-appreciate-simple-foods/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) > [Guests love to be 'wowed' in Las Vegas. They enjoy and embrace new tastes, new flavors, and they come to expect the unexpected in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/guests-love-to-be-wowed-in-las-vegas-they-enjoy-and-embrace-new/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) > [If I'd never gone out and done more than one restaurant, my food wouldn't be as good as it is today. I've learned a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/if-i-d-never-gone-out-and-done-more-than-one-restaurant-my-food/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) > [You have to always remember who your guest is, and thats who we cater to.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/you-have-to-always-remember-who-your-guest-is-and-thats-who-we-cater/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) > [I'm not a big breakfast eater.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/i-m-not-a-big-breakfast-eater/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) > [With chefs, the problem is we have to be very confident because people are looking at us for that. So pretty soon, you think…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/with-chefs-the-problem-is-we-have-to-be-very-confident-because-people/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) > [I look at each one of my restaurants, and I want my personality to come out. Some are serious, some are intense when it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/i-look-at-each-one-of-my-restaurants-and-i-want-my-personality-to/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) > [When your parents are Middle Eastern immigrants, you have three choices. You can become a doctor, a lawyer or an engineer.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/when-your-parents-are-middle-eastern-immigrants-you-have-three/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) > [I don't know if you call a burger 'recession food.' It's comfort food.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/i-don-t-know-if-you-call-a-burger-recession-food-it-s-comfort-food/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) > [Food feeds both the body and soul - there are clear reasons to eat a balanced diet, but there are also reasons you cling…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/food-feeds-both-the-body-and-soul-there-are-clear-reasons-to-eat-a/) [Michael Mina](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/michael-mina/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/chefs/michael-mina/#itemlist", "name": "4 Chefs Quotes By Michael Mina", "numberOfItems": 4, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "Chefs become attracted to being able to get product and then clientele - those are the two things that attract you as a chef.", "creator": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Michael Mina" }, "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/michael-mina/chefs-become-attracted-to-being-able-to-get-product-and-then/", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bc4/michael-mina-17277_able_chefs-become-attracted-to-being-able-to_169315.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bc4/michael-mina-17277_able_chefs-become-attracted-to-being-able-to_169315.jpg", "url": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bc4/michael-mina-17277_able_chefs-become-attracted-to-being-able-to_169315.jpg", "width": 1080, "height": 1080, "caption": "“Chefs become attracted to being able to get product and then clientele - those are the two things that…” — Michael Mina", "creditText": "SMS4Smile Quotes", "creator": { "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/#organization" } } } }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "With chefs, the problem is we have to be very confident because people are looking at us for that. 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