I think a lot of times people design restaurants with flash in mind. I think you should design restaurants with function in mind. Make sure it's functional and works with what you're trying to accomplish. Design can come later.

Robert William "Bobby" Flay (born December 10 1964) is an American celebrity chef restaurateur and reality television personality. Chefography: Bobby Flay — Biography of Flay's life and career. He caught the attention of restaurateur Jerome Kretchmer who was looking for a southwestern style chef.

He is the owner and executive chef of several restaurants: Mesa Grill in Las Vegas New York and the Bahamas; Bar Americain in New York and Uncasville CT; Bobby Flay Steak in Atlantic City and Bobby's Burger Palace in ten locations. Flay is featured on the Great Chefs television series.