5 Questions With Brian Landry Of Borgne And Matt McCallister Of FT33

The Daily Meal: What is your best piece of advice?

Brian Landry: Work hard and play hard.

What are you most excited about this year?

The opening of Willa Jean Bakery where I get to cook with chefs Kelly Fields and Lisa White. It's going to be a pretty cool spot.

What is the best thing you have eaten or drank this week?

Smoked tea duck from Masterpiece located on Buford Highway in Atlanta.

If you were a float in a parade, what would you be?

A pool, clothing optional, with a wet bar.

What is standing in your way right now?

Nothing is in my way.

The Daily Meal: What is your favorite magazine or blog to read?

Matt McCallister: Food + Wine always (Matt was selected as Best New Chef in 2014 by Food + Wine).

What is the best thing you have eaten or drank this week? [pullquote:right]

Red beans and rice by chef Michael Gulotta from MoPho in New Orleans (at the Atlanta Wine + Food Festival), and Four Roses bourbon in a solo cup.

What is standing in your way right now?

Permits (Matt is about to open a new restaurant in Dallas called Filament).

What's your take on using Instagram while dining: yes or no?

I'm fine with it but hate flash.

What is your best piece of advice?

Shut up, put your head down, and cook your ass off. Don't worry about what other people are doing.