QUOTES FROM DEAN
"JT you're doing it all wrong - you have to sprinkle it like fairy dust."
"Triple A, I have a seven year old boy that cleans up better than you!"
"When in doubt... SEASON!"
Saturday, July 5, 2008 Dean on the line discussing flavors with Alan the fish cook
“I couldn’t have fallen into a bigger pot of honey.”
Food Arts Magazine (Oct, 2007)

Dean discusses his team of Chefs.
“No Rules”
Originally stated (June 2007)
 
The new Mantra; no jacket required/no dress code.  “Elevated American Cuisine, Bold Flavors, No Borders”
“I wanted to Blaze new Trails. I wanted to be FREE.”
Food Arts Magazine (Oct, 2007)

Discussing the development and design for Fearing’s.
“Keep it clean Triple A, this is a show kitchen.”

As Quoted from Fearing, at the restaurant (Dec 2, 2007)
“I get more great ideas in dives, because you can see where you can spin it.”
Food Arts Magazine (Oct. 2007)

When Dean is asked about serving Onion Rings and Heirloom Tomatoes @ Fearing’s.
“Can I tell you what….. They are loving it!”

Fearing talking to Joel Harrington, Chef de Cuisine, about the first night of business (Aug 15, 2007)
“Oh Lordy”

A common saying
“Are these not beautiful?! I’m not kidding! I’m just in Love!”
Food Arts Magazine (Oct. 2007)

Dean admires his custom glass-front stainless-steel wall cabinets.
“I wanted to throw the coats away. The problem is everybody got scared.”
Ft. Worth Star Telegram (Aug. 2007)

In noticing a trend on the downplay of people wanting to dress up.
“We work as a team, and I am right there with them.”
Dallas Morning News (Sep. 2007)

Talking about the creativity and development of menu items @ Fearing’s.
"Too bad, buddy boy, that's a half a million dollars right there. I'll take it."
D Magazine (Nov, 2007)

Referring to John Tesar, Current Executive Chef @ the Mansion on Turtle Creek, removing the Tortilla Soup from the menu.