Michael Anthony

Executive Chef, Gramercy Tavern

Michael has been Executive Chef at Gramercy Tavern since 2006. Under his leadership the restaurant has earned a 3-star NY Times review, a James Beard Award for “Outstanding Restaurant” and Best Chef, NYC. In 2015 Chef Michael won the James Beard Award for “Outstanding Chef.” Michael is also the author of “V is for Vegetables,” which won the James Beard award for Best Vegetable-focused Cookbook.

Michael maintains strong relationships between the restaurant and local farmers. He arranges for his staff to make visits to local farms -- including a burgeoning partnership with Glynwood’s Farm -- to build awareness of where the food the restaurant works with comes from. He also hosts growers and producers regularly in the restaurant for tastings.

He is a Board Member of “God’s Love we Deliver” whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other serious illnesses by alleviating hunger and malnutrition. Michael is a Council Member of City Harvest’s Food Council and supports the Garden Program at PS 41.