I think the goal of 'Chef's Table' is that you are so moved by the story that you want to go and eat that person's food at their restaurant. But I wanted the takeaway from my show to be that you go and cook the thing.

I always turn to Wendell Berry for inspiration on food, community, agriculture, and, well, just being a human.

I could probably go on for a long time about the differences between Northern California and Southern California Mexican food.

My mom, who left Iran in 1976, steeped us in the smells, tastes, and traditions of Persian cuisine.

I take, like, 9,000 supplements every morning. I don't know if it's completely placebo or not, but I'm super committed to these supplements: like, I can't face the day without them.

Chex mix is this wonderful crunch that you just can't get enough of.