Quotes About Hospitality

How many Americans having "surfed" all the channels and, bored by it all, wouldn't like to slip on a jacket and walk down to the corner and have a cold one with the neighbors? Ah, but we've made sure there's nothing on the corner but another private residence . . . indeed, nothing at all within easy walking distance.

We are an open mixing place for the general public, but we are strongly committed to bringing together people who may not normally spend time together in the hope that they will become friends, seeking deeper relationships with each other and with the community. A sign I once saw in an old café window proclaimed, "There are no strangers here, just friends who haven't met," and that pretty much captures what we're about.

For, after all, put it as we may to ourselves, we are all of us from birth to death guests at a table which we did not spread. The sun, the earth, love, friends, our very breath are parts of the banquet.... Shall we think of the day as a chance to come nearer to our Host, and to find out something of Him who has fed us so long?

People don't use Airbnb overtly to trust people more. They use it because they want to get a better sense of the culture and to save money. A by-product was that they live in someone else's shoes.

Canada is one of the best countries. There's so much to see here.

In Canada, good waitresses are tipped well. I learnt that the harder you work, the more money you make.

I feel like Canada's almost a second home at this point.

Tell people you're a Canadian or a Kiwi when you travel and they'll adore you.

I'm drawn to Canadian people for some reason.

I like Canadians. Who doesn't like Canadians? It's amazing! They're the friendliest people on earth.

What I like the most about Indore is its people, they are so caring and loving. Also, the city is culturally and economically rich.

Alternative accommodations is a $100 billion-plus category.

I love to go to the bar close by for a good espresso and have a chat with the bartender.

If I wasn't an actress, I'd be a chef. I'd love to open a restaurant.

I'm not a TV guy. I'm a restaurant chef and a businessman.

When I'm in L.A., I go to Spago because the chef is a friend of mine.

Essentially, for me, the whole point of being a chef is to have your own restaurant.

Chefs become attracted to being able to get product and then clientele - those are the two things that attract you as a chef.

I have experience more on the front-of-house side of things, but I've always had a strong reverence and a respect for chefs... they've always been sort of like my rock stars.

Chris Corso became a friend several years ago, I've always loved his restaurants.

Like my dad, I have a Christmas party most years. I like to celebrate and see as many people as possible.

I really love the combination of Israel and England. They are completely different. The British are very private and keep things to themselves, while Israelis aren't that way. In England, I couldn't make friends with people in the supermarket or people who work at my bank or post office, but in Israel I can, and I like that.

Remember, restaurateurs are only shopkeepers; that's all we are. It's no different from the supermarket down the road.

And if strangers come to supper they shall be served with more according as they have need.