Tuesday 1:00pm How uncomfortable seeing your face on a building while walking down the street in NYC...but I'll take it! This is where my latest restaurant is located—Impero Caffè—at 132 West 27th Street.

Tuesday 1:15pm It's an all-day Italian spot with a focus on housemade pastas & antipasti. Current dinner (top) and lunch (bottom) menus, however dishes will continue to evolve as we grow in the upcoming months.

Tuesday 2:00pm Sending out plates for new staff members to try...this is the Paccheri with pork ragu & caciocavallo cheese.

Tuesday 3:45pm Meeting with my corporate chef Dan, we're running down a list of seasonal products that just came in.

Tuesday 4:30pm Checking in on the team prior to dinner service.

Tuesday 5:00pm Impero Caffè pre-shift. I want to emphasize the importance of guest happiness, that's the starting point and end goal of what we do.

Tuesday 5:30pm A glimpse into the main dining room before we open. Signing off for the night as I head back to the kitchen…

Wednesday 6:45am Quick selfie on the way to film Beat Bobby Flay. I'm not much of a morning person.

Wednesday 2:30pm After shooting for most of the day, I need to check in with my assistant Maria. She keeps me on track and organized.

Wednesday 3:15pm Followed by a much needed espresso break.

Wednesday 3:30pm Finalizing images from last week's photo shoot. I love this one of the Torchio with porcini & sausage ragu.

Wednesday 4:15pm A surprise visit from the family! Nothing beats a hug from one of my daughters before getting back to the grind.