Top Chef Season 6 - Meet The Chefs

Oh this is a first... We have brothers ( and their mommy did good!!!)
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Chef Michael Voltaggio

From his BRAVO bio:

AGE: 30

HOMETOWN: Frederick, Md. – currently resides in Los Angeles, Calif.

PROFESSION: Chef de Cuisine at The Dining Room, Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa

CULINARY EDUCATION: The Greenbrier Hotel Culinary Apprenticeship ProgramFAVORITE

SIMPLE SUMMER RECIPE: Soft Poached Egg with Morel Mushrooms, Fava Beans, Jamon Iberico Consommé

Born in Maryland, Michael began working in restaurants at the age of 15 and hasn't worked outside the industry since. He has studied under several celebrity chefs and the majority of his training has been in European fine dining kitchens with an emphasis on modern technique, flavor and presentation. He has been the recipient of several awards including the "AAA 5 Diamond" and "Mobil Award" while serving as Chef de Cuisine at the Dining Room at The Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida as well as a Michelin Star while serving as Chef de Cuisine of Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen in California. In 2009, he was a finalist for the James Beard "Best New Restaurant" award. Michael serves as Chef de Cuisine at Bazaar by Jose Andres and describes his cooking style as sophisticated American Cuisine utilizing modern technology and classic disciplines of cooking.

Want to learn more about Michael, check out his video Get to Know Michael V

Find out which former Top Chef he knows!!

Chef Bryan Voltaggio

From his BRAVO bio:

AGE: 33

HOMETOWN: Frederick, Md.—currently resides in Urbana, Md.

PROFESSION: Chef/Partner, VOLT Restaurant

CULINARY EDUCATION: A.O.S Culinary Arts, C.I.A.

FAVORITE SIMPLE SUMMER RECIPE: Marinated Grilled Hanger Steak, Silver Queen Corn and Fava Bean Succotash, Cherokee Purple Heriloom Tomatoes, Rick’s Arugula

Bryan is chef and partner at VOLT, a three-star fine dining establishment in his native Frederick, Maryland. He was classically trained at the Culinary Institute of America and was a protégé of celebrated chef Charlie Palmer. Bryan first fostered his passion for cooking during childhood, when his meals included produce harvested in the family garden. He has since become a strong advocate for meats, seafood, and produce that are local, sustainable and organic. Bryan says “through our choice of ingredients we become engaged in more than creating a great dining experience, but in supporting local agriculture.”

Want to learn more about Bryan, check out his video Get to Know Bryan

Welcome to Top Chef Michael and Bryan. We wish you both the best!