* Ecco, Long Island (2001–2004), * Onera, New York City (2004–2007), * Anthos, New York (2007–2010), * Mia Donna, New York City (2008–2009), * Kefi, New York City (2008–2020), * Gus & Gabriel Gastropub, New York City (2009–2010), * Fishtag, New York City (2011–2018), * MP Taverna, New York City (2013–2019)
Michael Psilakis was born in New York City, and is of Greek descent.[1][4]
Restaurant and food career
From 2001 to 2004, Psilakis managed restaurant Ecco on Long Island.[5]
The address of 222 West 79th Street in the Upper West Side, Manhattan has been home to many of Psilakis restaurants including Onera (from 2004 to 2007);[3][5][6][7]Kefi (from 2007 to 2009); Gus & Gabriel Gastropub (from 2009 to August 2010);[8]Fishtag (from 2011 to 2018);[7][9] followed by Kefi returning to this same location from 2018 until 2020, after Kefi had relocated for a period from 2009 until 2018 on 505 Columbus Avenue.[10][9][11] Restaurant Kefi had been the subject of multiple employee lawsuits.[12][13][14][15][16]
Donatella Arpaia and Michael Psilakis had co-owned Kefi, as well as Anthos at 36 West 52nd Street (2007–March 2010),[17][13][18] and Mia Donna (2008–September 2009).[19][20][21]
For his work at Anthos, Psilakis was named Esquire magazine's Chef of the Year in 2006.[22] In 2008, he received a Michelin Star for Anthos.[23] In 2008 he was named Bon Appétit'sChef of the Year.[24]
When BBC America created No Kitchen Required in 2012, Psilakis was chosen as one of three participants and a co-executive producer for the first series.[2] He has also appeared a number of times on Good Morning America, and has been announced as a contestant on the "Superstar Sabotage" tournament of Cutthroat Kitchen.[27]
Books
Psilakis has struggled with his body weight and wrote the 2017 book, Live to Eat: Cooking the Mediterranean Way (Little, Brown) to highlight easier ways to modify diet without losing flavor.[4]
Psilakis, Michael (2009). How to Roast a Lamb: New Greek Classic Cooking. Barbara Kafka (contributor). Little, Brown. ISBN9780316071734.
Psilakis, Michael (2017). Live to Eat: Cooking the Mediterranean Way. New York City, NY: Little, Brown. ISBN9780316308205.
References
^ abc"Michael Psilakis in Greece". Food & Wine. March 31, 2015. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
michael, psilakis, american, celebrity, chef, author, restaurateur, best, known, greek, cuisine, appearances, television, shows, including, ultimate, recipe, showdown, iron, chef, america, best, thing, ever, kitchen, required, owned, operated, number, popular,. Michael Psilakis is an American celebrity chef author and restaurateur 1 He is best known for his Greek cuisine and appearances on television shows including Ultimate Recipe Showdown Iron Chef America The Best Thing I Ever Ate and No Kitchen Required 2 He has owned and operated a number of popular restaurants around New York City and has cooked for President Barack Obama at the White House 3 Michael PsilakisBornNew York City New York U S 1 Culinary careerCurrent restaurant s MP Taverna Irvington NYPrevious restaurant s Ecco Long Island 2001 2004 Onera New York City 2004 2007 Anthos New York 2007 2010 Mia Donna New York City 2008 2009 Kefi New York City 2008 2020 Gus amp Gabriel Gastropub New York City 2009 2010 Fishtag New York City 2011 2018 MP Taverna New York City 2013 2019 Television show s Iron Chef America 2006 2010 2011 Ultimate Recipe Showdown 2009 2010 Beat Bobby Flay 2014 2016 2019 Chopped 2015 2017 Tournament of Champions 2022 Websitewww wbr michaelpsilakis wbr com Contents 1 Early life 2 Restaurant and food career 3 Television appearances 4 Books 5 References 6 External linksEarly life EditMichael Psilakis was born in New York City and is of Greek descent 1 4 Restaurant and food career EditFrom 2001 to 2004 Psilakis managed restaurant Ecco on Long Island 5 The address of 222 West 79th Street in the Upper West Side Manhattan has been home to many of Psilakis restaurants including Onera from 2004 to 2007 3 5 6 7 Kefi from 2007 to 2009 Gus amp Gabriel Gastropub from 2009 to August 2010 8 Fishtag from 2011 to 2018 7 9 followed by Kefi returning to this same location from 2018 until 2020 after Kefi had relocated for a period from 2009 until 2018 on 505 Columbus Avenue 10 9 11 Restaurant Kefi had been the subject of multiple employee lawsuits 12 13 14 15 16 Donatella Arpaia and Michael Psilakis had co owned Kefi as well as Anthos at 36 West 52nd Street 2007 March 2010 17 13 18 and Mia Donna 2008 September 2009 19 20 21 For his work at Anthos Psilakis was named Esquire magazine s Chef of the Year in 2006 22 In 2008 he received a Michelin Star for Anthos 23 In 2008 he was named Bon Appetit s Chef of the Year 24 From April 2013 to 2019 Psilakis owned and operated restaurant MP Taverna on Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria Queens 25 26 Television appearances EditPsilakis served as a judge on Ultimate Recipe Showdown and was twice a contestant on Iron Chef America 2006 and 2010 He hosted The Best Thing I Ever Ate When BBC America created No Kitchen Required in 2012 Psilakis was chosen as one of three participants and a co executive producer for the first series 2 He has also appeared a number of times on Good Morning America and has been announced as a contestant on the Superstar Sabotage tournament of Cutthroat Kitchen 27 Books EditPsilakis has struggled with his body weight and wrote the 2017 book Live to Eat Cooking the Mediterranean Way Little Brown to highlight easier ways to modify diet without losing flavor 4 Psilakis Michael 2009 How to Roast a Lamb New Greek Classic Cooking Barbara Kafka contributor Little Brown ISBN 9780316071734 Psilakis Michael 2017 Live to Eat Cooking the Mediterranean Way New York City NY Little Brown ISBN 9780316308205 References Edit a b c Michael Psilakis in Greece Food amp Wine March 31 2015 Retrieved 2022 04 11 a b No Kitchen Required by Jay Tavare Huffington Post 4 April 2012 a b Frommer s New York City 2011 by Brian Silverman Kelsy Chauvin and Richard Goodman John Wiley amp Sons 2010 a b Michelin star chef whips up weight loss success in the kitchen Fox News 2017 03 14 Retrieved 2022 04 11 a b Michael Psilakis is in a class by himself by Pearl Violette and Newfield Metzelthin Gourmet magazine 2007 Plant Adam January 27 2005 Onera New York Magazine Restaurant Review New York Magazine Nymag Retrieved 2022 04 11 a b Sifton Sam 2011 03 01 Fishtag The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 04 11 Rosner Helen Michael Psilakis Will Replace Gus amp Gabriel With New Concept Grub Street Retrieved 2022 04 11 a b Kefi Has a New Space But Now Fishtag Needs a New Home West Side Rag June 7 2018 Retrieved 2022 04 11 Upadhyaya Kayla Kumari 2018 06 06 Kefi Is Relocating to a Smaller Space On the UWS Updated Eater NY Retrieved 2022 04 11 Looks Like Michael Psilakis s Huge Williamsburg Restaurant Is Back On by Hugh Merwin Grub Street New York magazine 8 November 2013 Morabito Greg 2015 07 27 Dinex Group Servers Settle Class Action Wage Suit Against Boulud For 1 4 Million Eater NY Retrieved 2022 04 11 a b Collins Glenn 2010 04 27 Donatella Arpaia Is Putting Chef s Whites Over Her Prada The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 04 11 Morabito Greg 2012 03 15 Kefi is the Latest Restaurant Hit by Employee Lawsuit Eater NY Retrieved 2022 04 11 Miller Jenny Kefi Casa La Femme Are the Latest Restaurants to Get Sued Grub Street Retrieved 2022 04 11 Chung Jen 2012 10 02 Popular UWS Kefi Restaurant Fails Health Dept Inspection Twice Gothamist Retrieved 2022 04 11 Leventhal Ben 2007 03 12 Eater Inside Anthos Eater NY Retrieved 2022 04 11 Kludt Amanda 2010 09 28 Donatella Arpaia Sells Anthos Space to Steakhouse Family Eater NY Retrieved 2022 04 11 Sifton Sam 2010 05 19 Mia Dona The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved 2022 04 11 Kludt Amanda 2010 03 11 Michael Psilakis OUT at Anthos as he Considers the Burg Eater NY Retrieved 2022 04 11 Kludt Amanda 2009 09 14 Divorces Michael Psilakis OUT at Mia Dona Eater NY Retrieved 2022 04 11 Kitchen Superstars Michael Psilakis quest to make Greek go mainstream by Elizabeth Saab Fox News 19 December 2013 Gordinier Jeff 2020 03 20 Cooking to Cope Why MP Taverna s Michael Psilakis Is Still in the Kitchen Esquire Retrieved 2022 04 11 Top Chef Meet Biggest Loser TIME magazine Celebrity chef Michael Psilakis opens MP Taverna in Astoria by Clare Trapasso NY Daily News 30 April 2013 Greek restaurant MP Taverna closes in Roslyn Newsday Retrieved 2022 04 11 Top Notch Chefs to Turn Evilicious in Cutthroat Kitchen s First Superstar Sabotage Tournament External links Editwww wbr michaelpsilakis wbr com Michael Psilakis at IMDb Profile at BBC America Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Michael Psilakis amp oldid 1091085792, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
