About Chez Mike
Chef Michael is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America with exceptional restaurant experience.
After graduating in 1999, he worked for 2 years in Atlanta, GA at the 4 Diamond/5 Star Seeger’s Restaurant. It was there, under the tutelage of world renowned Chef Gunther Seeger, that Chef Mike learned the art of simple, fresh, seasonal cooking. Later, Mike worked at the Four Seasons Hotel in New York City. At the Four Seasons, Chef Mike learned the extreme importance of going out of your way to ensure guest satisfaction.
Finally, Mike decided to move up to the Capital City area. His most notable job was as Executive Chef of Lipperas at the Chatham House in Columbia County. There, the Lippera family allowed Chef Mike to demonstrate his ability to transform the Chatham House into a premiere dining destination. During his tenure as Executive Chef, the Chatham House received many accolades including, Times Union 3 1/2 Stars, Best Entree Capital City Area 2005, and Columbia County’s Best New Restaurant among others.
Chef Michael Cohen has also been noted in Hudson Valley and Dinnerware Magazines. Most recently, he has made several appearances as guest on Carmine’s Restaurant T.V. Show.
