Michael's Catering: Chef Michael DeMaria

Chef Michael DeMaria

602.200.5757

Chef Michael DeMaria

STATS:
Chef/Co-Owner - Michael’s Catering,
    Trattoria M - Urban Italian, Aroma
     kitchen.market.caffe, & 6 Spoons Hospitality
Cuisine:
■ Michael’s Catering - Contemporary American with
       flavors from around the world
■ Trattoria M - Urban Italian
■ Aroma kitchen.market.caffe - World Cuisine
■ 6 Spoons Hospitality - Organic American
Career Stats: Cookin’ for 32 years - Wow!
Highlights:
■ 3-year Apprenticeship Program: “School of Hard
       Knocks” 5-Star Arizona Biltmore Resort, Phoenix,
       Ariz., 1978
■ 12 years with Westin Hotels, 1981
       Line Cooking, Banquet Cooking, Sous Cheffing
■ California Culinary Academy, San Francisco, Calif.
       Chef Instructor, 1989
■ San Francisco Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, Calif.
       Chef Garde Manger/Banquet, 1991
■ Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn, Paradise Valley, Ariz.
       Executive Chef, 1993
■ Royal Palms Resort, Phoenix, Ariz.
       Executive Chef, 1996
■ Michael’s at the Citadel, Scottsdale, Ariz., 1997-2007
■ Michael’s Catering, Phoenix, Ariz., 2001- present


	■ Fox 10 Arizona Morning: 1999-2007 “On The Menu” - Chef Michael hosted the popular segment.
Chef Michael took viewers into Phoenix metro-area restaurants. The segment included an interview with the chef/owner and a display of signature menu items.
■ Food Network: Chef Michael has appeared on various shows at the New York studios as well as videotaped appearances at Michael’s.

	Personal Awards & Honors ■ Member Team U.S.A., gold medal winners - 1992 Culinary Olympics
■ 2002 Inductee - Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame - The Hall of Fame honors those who have made significant contributions to the culinary profession in Arizona. ■ Master Chef - 2002 Masters of the Southwest PHOENIX HOME & GARDEN Magazine ■ PHOENIX Magazine - Best of the Valley 2001 & 2003 Readers’ Picks: Best Chef

Restaurant
■ Mobil – 3 Stars - 2003-2007
■ AAA – 4 Diamonds - 2005-2007

■ Zagat 2004 “Extraordinary” rating
■ New Times — Best of Phoenix
     1998 Best New Restaurant
     1999 Best Place to Impress a Client
     1999 Best Desserts
     2000 Best Upscale Bar Food
     2001 Best Place to Dine with the Chef
     2003 Best Caterer
■ PHOENIX Magazine - Best of the Valley
     2001 & 2003 Best Brunch
     2005 Best Restaurant Worth Driving For
■ Wine Spectator Magazine
    2001-2006 Award of Excellence
■ The Rep’s Best 2004, The Arizona Republic
     Best A La Carte Brunch

Business Partners:
■ Brandon Maxwell - 15 years
■ Doug Janison - 5 years
■ Ken Losch - 3 years
■ David Dewar - 3 years
■ Rob McGarey - 10 years

Activities: Avid and Competitive Fly Fisherman - Catch and Release Only!

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