The District Magazine Volume 1 Issue 1, 2016 | Page 18

You have a token wardrobe trademark, the
bandana. What is the story behind it and
how do you choose the color for any given
day?
The bandana came from one of my first
cooks who wore one and I dug it, so I kept
it. I do wear several types, none of which
have any real meaning. I have a bandana
tree at home where I hang them.
Do you prefer music playing while you
are in the kitchen and if so what is your
favorite genre?
We do like to listen to music and all genres.
Pandora is always playing anything from
James Brown to Drake.
If you could cook a meal for anyone in the
world, who would it be?
My grandmother. I remember eating her
food as a kid and she was the queen of
making nothing into something. I would
have loved to eat and learn more from her
and I would have loved to have shared
many more memories now that I’m a chef.
Besides cooking, what does Chef Michael
like to do on his off time?
I have three little girls at home who I
don’t get to spend much time with. I love
hanging with them and doing whatever. My
beautiful wife and I love having our family
time together. I also love to get in a round
of golf.
Finish this sentence: If I weren’t a chef, I’d
be a…__________________________________
Chiropractor.
If you could describe yourself in one word,
what word would you use?
Fair.
Final question, what would be your request
if you had to choose your last meal?
Bone-in ribeye and mashed potatoes.
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