Chef Michael White
Chef Michael White is a decorated chef whose skills and dedication to the culinary craft have garnered him numerous culinary accolades; including the James Beard award, 5 simultaneous Michelin stars, and multiple New York Times reviews. He began his career at Spiaggia in Chicago, then traveled to Italy to train under Chef Valentino Marcattilii. Upon returning to the U.S. in 2001, White became Chef de Cuisine at Spiaggia, in 2002 Executive Chef of Fiamma Osteria.
In 2007, White co-founded the Altamarea Group, opening Due Terre and later taking over L'Impero and Alto, where he earned two Michelin stars, and Convivio, transformed from L'Impero, received one Michelin star. In 2009, White opened Marea, which garnered three stars from The New York Times, two Michelin stars, and numerous awards, including the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant in America. Most recently, he also opened Lido Restaurant at The Four Seasons at The Surfside Club in Miami and Parranza at The Atlantis in Bahamas, solidifying his status as a global culinary titan.
