As a former bar owner and line cook, and now owner of Midgley Catering in Stockton CA, this is one chef who has the experience and personality to grab attention. He credits his grandmother as one of the chefs that he admires most.
Michael likes to joke around with just about everyone, but when he is in the kitchen, he is all business. Michael is hysterically funny, extremely open, and so alarmingly blatant that it is hard to believe he ever gets serious.
Michael has attended the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco and "TOP CHEF" Season Two Contestant
Chef Q&A
Chefs you admire: Stephen Putaun, Grandma
What cooking shows do you watch? Paula's Home Cooking
Your must-have kitchen accessory is: Spoon
What is your go-to ingredient? Salt and pepper
How many courses should a meal have? 3
What's your favorite course? Appetizer
What famous person, living or dead, would you like to make a meal for? My Dad
And, what would you serve them? Hot dog
What's your favorite style of cooking? Home cooking
What nationality of food do you like the best? USA
What's your favorite meal of the day to prepare? Lunch
Where do you find inspiration when creating a new dish? Magazines
Who has been your greatest inspiration in the kitchen? Mom, Dad, Grandma
What is your favorite comfort food? Meat
Do you ever eat fast food? If so, what? Big Macs
What restaurant do you want to eat at that you haven't eaten at yet? French Laundry
What do you serve at Thanksgiving dinner? Turducken, Spuds, Salad
Are there wines or liquors that you cook with? Brandy, Red Wine, Whiskey
How much time do you spend cooking a meal just for yourself? 10 minutes
What would be your dream job as a chef? Own my own sports bar and grill
How do you react when a customer sends something back to the kitchen? Fix it
What scent in the kitchen do you love – what ingredient smells the best? Cumin
What ingredients do you avoid/dislike? Fermented Tofu
What's your secret splurge at the grocery store? Frozen burritos
What's your favorite midnight snack? BP and J and cold milk
On your day off, how do you like to spend it? I love golfing and fishing
