Bio
Michael Voltaggio is an American chef who was a contestant on the sixth season of the reality television competition Top Chef, in 2009.
Top Chef Bio
Born in Maryland, Michael began working in restaurants at the age of 15 and hasn't worked outside the industry since.
He has studied under several celebrity chefs and the majority of his training has been in European fine dining kitchens with an emphasis on modern technique, flavour and presentation.
He has been the recipient of several awards including the "AAA 5 Diamond" and "Mobil Award" while serving as Chef de Cuisine at the Dining Room at The Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida as well as a Michelin Star while serving as Chef de Cuisine of Charlie Palmer's Dry Creek Kitchen in California.
In 2009, he was a finalist for the James Beard "Best New Restaurant" award.
Michael serves as Chef de Cuisine at Chef de Cuisine of The Dining Room at The Langham, Huntington Hotel & Spa in Pasadena and describes his cooking style as sophisticated American Cuisine utilizing modern technology and classic disciplines of cooking.