Quote by Bobby Flay

'The Food Network' was just starting in New York, and I was getting lots of attention from Mesa Grill. They had no money, so if you couldn't get there by subway, you couldn't be on. It wasn't like TV was something I really wanted to do - but I knew it would be great publicity for my restaurants.

'The Food Network' was just starting in New York, and I was

Summary

The quote highlights the speaker's experience during the beginning of 'The Food Network' in New York City. They mention receiving attention from Mesa Grill, a restaurant that had limited funds and only allowed those who could reach it by subway to be featured. Despite not having a personal desire to be on TV, the speaker recognized the opportunity to gain significant publicity for their restaurants. The quote conveys the pragmatic decision-making of the speaker, acknowledging the importance of utilizing television as a promotional tool for their business ventures.

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By Bobby Flay

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