Chef Michael Anthony

Executive Chef, Gramercy Tavern

Mike Anthony

Michael (Mike) Anthony has been the Executive Chef of Gramercy Tavern since September 2006. In this role, he leads the restaurant into its next chapter while staying true to its original vision: to honor the rich tradition of American cooking and bring guests together in a convivial spirit of community to enjoy exceptional, seasonal food.  Passionate about using ingredients that can be traced to their sources, Mike forges strong ties between the restaurant and local farmers.

Chef Mike was named one of Food & Wine magazine’s “Best New Chefs” in 2002 and was also lauded in Bon Appetit’s “Next Generation” in 2003. In 2012, Mike won the James Beard Award for “Best Chef in New York City” and in 2015, he won the James Beard Award for “Outstanding Chef,” a national recognition. In 2016, Chef’s book, V is for Vegetables, won the James Beard Award for “Vegetable Focused and Vegetarian” cookbooks.

Related Event

Exterior of Gramercy Tavern

Join Jacques Pépin, Claudine Pépin, and Rollie Wesen for a legendary kick-off 90/90 dinner at Gramercy Tavern, hosted by Executive Chef Mike Anthony and Danny Meyer, Founder and Executive Chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group.  This five-course seated dinner in New York City's beloved restaurant will showcase contemporary American cuisine and seasonal ingredients. This is the first dinner in the series leading up to Jacques Pépin's 90th birthday.  Be a part of culinary history and join this celebratory event!