August 02, 1991 • Page Image 57
…ness was simple: First, hard work. "Most people think you push a button and busi- ness just comes to you," he says. "That's not how it is. You've got to be there at 7 a.m., you've got to like what you do and you've got to be creative. "I had my finger in every part of the business: buying, selling, hiring. Of course, I didn't sleep much . . ." He and Alex — responsible for the restaurant's more than 100 salads —even helped cook. "We wore bow t...…

















































