Balance is a big part of that. I'm always playing with the five tastes (sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami) to maximize the sensation and flavor we get in a dish, whether that's the welcome plate I would send out at Cyrus to stimulate the appetite and tease what would come, or the tang of acid in a simple ponzu sauce to compliment the umami in a perfect piece of chicken.
I hope that people will leave their fears behind when it comes to food. We don't have to like everything, but at least trying it opens us up and we might learn something. We might even really like it.
In the end, we're here to do something good and appreciate life. To be compassionate and live a balanced life. That's why working with dogs speaks to me so much. I try to give a voice to these very loyal animals that don't have one, but they also help me stay grounded in what's important, no matter what life brings.
— Douglas Keane