Michael graduated from the CIA in Hyde Park. He then studied in Italy with Slow Food for over a year before working under Scott Conant for six years. Another six years in and out of restaurants in New York finally led him out west to settle down. 

Homestate

Arizona

First Restaurant Job

Pointe South Mountain

Last Restaurant Job

Piora, NYC

Alternate Universe Career

Architect

Favorite Late Night Snack

Grilled Cheese

Best Meal Ever

La Betulla, Italy

After Work Hangout

New to Seattle

Secret Ingredient

Salt

Restaurant Pet Peeve

Cleanliness

Favorite Place In The World

Home

What's On The DVR?

Game of Thrones

What's On The iPod?

Depeche Mode, Foster the People, Red Rider, Metronomy,

What Have You Learned?

Listen. Love. Repeat. Yes Chef!