A biography for Joel Robuchonhasn’t been written yet.
“New York in spring and autumn is absolutely beautiful, but the winter is absolutely depressing.”
“When I was young, they said in the future that you'd just take a pill and never have to eat. That will never happen.”
“When you cook, you take a life. When you eat fish, or meat, you take a life. And you must be very respectful of the ingredients and that is very important.”
“I've never thought of myself as having that much of a temper. But it's true that I can't stand it when things are not done properly. When that happens, I cannot control my reaction.”
“I think I grew up with the idea that there was something comforting about preparing food.”
“I've never followed a vegan or vegetarian diet in the past, but I think I could do it. It would not be easy. I have worked with nutritionists who have said a vegan diet is not necessarily all positive for your health, because you need nutrients you only find in meats. I believe in a balanced diet.”
“Las Vegas is amazing because of the clientele you have here. People come from all over the world; it really is a melting pot.”
“A few years ago, kids from poor areas in France were asked to draw items of food. For a chicken, they drew a drumstick. For a fish, they drew a fish stick. Those are extremes, but there is a lot that needs to be done to help children discover good food.”
“In France today, people no longer eat as much heavy food and fat as they did 15 or 20 years ago. These days, French cooking, through the influence of 'grande cuisine,' has become a bit lighter. And we are beginning to discover the original flavors of our produce.”
“I love Vegas. It really has the most wonderful shows, the greatest performers.”