Chef and television personality, Michael V. Proietti, began his career in the culinary arts as a way of expressing his passion and creativity through cooking. After graduating from the New York Restaurant School in 1998, he began his quest for global cuisine as a sous chef at Asia de Cuba in New York City, and later moved on to the Executive Purchasing position to experience another aspect of the industry. Gaining the experiences, motivation and styles from various cuisines, Michael’s global inspiration and flair makes every dish he creates a true work of art! Most recently, Michael has created the Chef Oracle Cards where his love for art and passion for food shines.

Michael brings his unique sense of humor and enthusiasm to everything he sets out to do. He fought his way in to the finals on the Food Network hit, “Chopped All Stars,” competing against some of the most celebrated celebrity chefs in the industry. Michael also left his indelible mark as a contestant on Food Network’s “The Next Food Network Star.” He cemented his status as a crowd favorite, delivering one memorable performance after another by showcasing his “making food fabulous” style of cooking.