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 to marry his long time love and inspiration, Michele.  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.

Michele Cohen is also a Culinary Institute of America graduate.  Upon graduation in 1999, she chose a career in foodservice management.  Michele worked for such establishments as Harvard Business School and Fidelity at the World Trade Center, both in Boston, MA. 

Since settling back into the Albany area with Mike, she has worked various positions at Provence and is now with J&S Watkins Homebaked Desserts.  It is here that Michele excels at the fine, from scratch creations they offer.

Happily married, Michele and Mike, currently reside in East Greenbush, excited to be serving the community in which they live.

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