A lot of people prefer to be alone. They would rather be a palm tree on an island. I don't get it.

— Jose Andres

As a chef and father, it kills me that children are fed processed foods, fast food clones, foods loaded with preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup.

— Jose Andres

As legal residents, immigrants would contribute more in taxes, spend more at our businesses, start companies of their own and create more jobs. Immigration is not a problem for us to solve but an opportunity for America to seize.

— Jose Andres

Chefs are at the end of a long chain of individuals who work hard to feed people. Farmers, beekeepers, bakers, scientists, fishermen, grocers, we are all part of that chain, all food people, all dedicated to feeding the world.

— Jose Andres

Cotton candy is the most amazing form of caramelization ever invented by man.

— Jose Andres

Dorado Beach's rich history provided amazing inspiration to put forward a bold menu celebrating the legacy of the people and cuisine that shaped this unique destination and to push me to share some of my own stories.

— Jose Andres

Even today with the public's growing interest in food and diet issues, politicians rarely include food as part of their political platforms.

— Jose Andres

Food and the way we grow it and produce it are a major cause of environmental degradation.

— Jose Andres

For food to be romantic, it should be light. Too many times people plan a romantic meal, and the food is too heavy.

— Jose Andres

If what I have to do is share a sandwich to lift someone's spirits, put a smile on their face - the worst thing that happens is I go broke!

— Jose Andres