https://www.chefmichaelmontano.com/main daily 1.0 2025-01-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1590636708688-XHQZSDRNMA8MJ6AS1UX0/image-asset.jpeg Home - About Chef: Chef Michael Montano is a seasoned New York native with 20 years of culinary experience, blending his Italian heritage with California’s farm-to-table ethos. Inspired by his grandmother’s Calabrian roots and her belief in expressing love through food, Michael has cultivated a deep passion for fresh, soulful cuisine. His journey began at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, and since then, he’s worked in some of the country’s most renowned kitchens, including Alinea in Chicago, Delfina in San Francisco, Bacara in Santa Barbara, and Esca in New York City. After relocating to California a decade ago, Chef Michael expanded his culinary repertoire by embracing the region's abundant produce and seasonal ingredients. Based in Los Angeles, he now creates dishes that highlight vegetable-forward, California-inspired flavors, emphasizing fresh, local ingredients while staying true to his Italian roots. Chef Michael’s approach celebrates communal dining and familial connection, crafting intimate gatherings where food becomes a medium for sharing and connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1504837706405-2W5G4QIWMKZ9Q1BJPNTP/IMG_9086.JPG Home Rustic Breakfast: Flank Steak with Vine-Roasted Tomatoes, Fried Eggs and Fresno Chiles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1504838800833-01HZ5LRGT72CNG7LOK9S/IMG_3623.jpg Home NY Strip Steak, Creamy Polenta, Escarole, Shiitake Mushrooms, Black Garlic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1504839100509-84AXIP4XUGHH1V87BY5D/IMG_0511.jpg Home Quail Duo: Quail Leg wrapped in Phyllo, Roasted Quail Breast, Mache Salad, Chantrelle Puree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1504838649678-GBJ3Q8CVVBS895CR4G3Y/IMG_6286.jpg Home Banana Cream Pie, Walnut Crumble, whipped cream, chocolate fudge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1504839397195-G31RCT6BCKK7MPWK14GK/IMG_3624.jpg Home Roasted Salmon, Pomme Puree, Black Trumpet Mushrooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1504837823018-FK2SDT4W2V973JHTGEZJ/IMG_5555.JPG Home Potato, Caramelized Onion and Kalamata Olive Bourekas with Mushroom Gravy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1609892785704-STY8997B7OK8BOCRW8QS/kampachi.jpg Home Kampachi Crudo with Ponzu yuzu gel, avocado mousse, serrano chile, cilantro oil, kumquats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1504834194377-REDNWZBCN3KQU4I43I7B/PXLB3425-27.jpg Home Goat Cheese Cheesecake in a hazelnut brittle, farmer’s market figs and saba. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1504831653197-FUDT4U102CBXTR33UJWL/PXLB3400-18.jpg Home English Pea and Ricotta Ravioli with Mint Butter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1609892227828-WSUPCYG1NQPT06UVA0U7/DSC09476.JPG Home “Clams Casino” Champagne Poached Manila Clams, Brown butter sauce, Fennel crisps with brioche chorizo crumble, candied kumquats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1504838946487-LYNCFX9E1687S3JPC9CO/IMG_0532.jpg Home Garden Salad with shaved radish, roasted red and gold beets, pickled red onion and orange marmalade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1609892474860-4T0K20HV9JHDJPKV0I78/IMG_4889.JPG Home Dessert Duo- Left: California citrus Pavlova, coconut cremè, pistachios, mint Right: Chocolate winter berry Neapolitan, raspberry mousse, mint, coconut, gold dust https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1504834130348-CC0V1TQ5U06HTV4SQDI2/PXLB3405-20.jpg Home Duck Breast, Farro, Black Rice, Spinach with a Cherry Agrodolce and Smoked Cherries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1504834224588-NWYEP0N8IGDXPATJX46C/FullSizeRender+5.jpg Home Fresh Fig and Housemade Ricotta Toast with Aged Balsamic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1504831644390-X399E4ZJ4QW6RGTFZI3P/PXLB3392-15.jpg Home Fried Zucchini Blossoms stuffed with Cannelini Bean & Ricotta served with Olive Pesto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1533498089319-5R4XQLWTGAW2T6OQLP3N/14102799_1820839738148652_1144625280434479505_o.jpg Home Chef Michael & The Moroccan Supper Club collaborated together with Disco Dining Club for their Shanghai Express themed dinner party. Guests were taken on an immersive dining experience through the flavors of Morocco with an interesting Asian flare. More on DDC: Shanghai Express Dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/593b0bebd2b857e6b277f254/1567293129060-HDC306X571J6JW51KS8L/LIB+Mike+%26+Mo.jpg Home At this past years ‘Lightning In A Bottle’ Chef Michael and Chef Monique partnered up in the Learning Kitchen Demo class showcasing, When Chefs Talk Dirty Presents: Four Course Foreplay. 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