Redefining an exclusive
dining experience one
private event at a time.
Executive Chef Mike
Born and raised :
Staten Island, New York
Education :
The Culinary Institute of America (BA, 2001)
Internship :
Mirage Hotel/Casino, Las Vegas, under
Michelin Star chef Alessandro Stratta.
Experience :
– The Sea Grill (Rockefeller Center) was
led by chef Edward Brown.
– Damon’s Grill (Executive Chef)
– Restaurant Associates: (Executive Chef)
The Morgan Library, The Brooklyn Museum,
and Liberty Science Center.
Consultancy :
– Love Earth Café & Bakery, Chef Mike
learned the ins and outs of making dairy;
gluten; soy; and nut-free foods.
Catering :
– Deutsche Bank
– Barclays Capital
Ownership :
– Chef Mike’s Rodizio Grill
– Executive Chef Mike (present)
Bartending :
Deluca’s Italian Restaurant
LAVA Restaurant and Lounge
Press :
Staten Island Advance (2010)
Staten Island Advance (2018)
Staten Island Advance (2019)
Historic Richmond Town (2019)
Find Local Chef (2020)
Board and Brush (2021)
5 Tips for the host (2023)
New Theory Magazine (2025)
NY Weekly (2025)
ABC TV (2025)
FOX News (2025)
SiLive (2025) (San Gennaro)
US INSIDER (2025)
SiLive (2025) (Michael’s Cause)
*CATS & PUDDING (Chef Mike)
Contact :
Event Types
In-home experiences
Private Soirées
Boozey Brunch
Date night
Backyard BBQ
Wine tasting
Girls night in
NOW : Corporate events!
35 - 1,000 people.
This is what you came for.
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BBQ Package
In your backyard.
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Boozy Brunch
“Here’s to…. us.”
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Cocktail Pairing
The dining experience.
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Family-Style
“You’re too skinny…”
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Grazzing Table
Being picky, pick, pick.
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The Soirée
Any time. Any place.
The Others
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Italian Pizzas
Three Pizzas (ADD-Ons)
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All Menus (a full swoop)
See all of the menus at once.
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We Makin' Pasta
What WE know and love.
Welcome…
Boozy Brunch
The Menus are below…
