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Chef Michael Williams, CEC
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- Williamstown, NJ
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- About Me:
- Attending the Academy of Culinary Arts in Mays Landing, New Jersey, Williams made the National Dean’s list and graduated with a Gold Medal & degree in culinary arts. Williams would then go on to teach numerous classes at the Academy over the next ten years as adjunct Instructor. Rounding out his culinary education, Williams studied chocolate and sugar work at The International School of Confectionary Arts in Gaithersburg, Maryland and at the esteemed Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France. He later furthered his continuing education studies in cuisine at ADF- Alain Ducasse Formation in Argenteuil, France, Le Cordon Bleu in Ontario, Canada, the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York and the Blue Elephant School of Royal Thai Cuisine in Bangkok, Thailand. He embarked on a culinary journey that would transport him to many high-profile restaurants including consulting chef with Air Force One. Williams has held many esteemed positions throughout Atlantic City in the past 19 years at Sands Casino, Harrahs Casino and The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa where he currently holds the position of Executive Restaurant Chef of Izakaya Restaurant- enticing Japanese cuisine in an alluring social scene. In addition to this postition, Williams oversees Borgata's Culinary recruitments in the US, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and South America. He also mentors the Culinary Apprentice and Externship programs at the Borgata, creating opportunities for young culinarians entering the field. Williams holds over 40 competitive medals including two gold medals won at the 2004 Le Salon Culinaire International de Londres in London, England and a gold medal recently won at 2008 World Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany, 3 Gold Medals & Best of Show at 2002 Salon Culinaire Philanthropique, New York. 4 Gold Medals & Best of Show at 2001 Salon Culinaire Philanthropique, New York. He is proud of his Best of Show awards and rare Perfect Score earned in competition. In addition to his achievements in competition, Michael holds the recognition as certified executive chef recognized by the American Culinary Federation. He is active in charity events, fundraising, and several advisory boards. Williams was recently nominated and selected as one of the 2009 "Top 40 Under 40" most dynamic young leaders in the region by Atlantic City Magazine
- When did you enter the Culinary Profession?
- At age 14 as a dishwasher and busboy, moving into the kitchen by age 16.
- Who is your favorite Musical Artist?
- As a group, definitely the Stone Temple Pilots. I like a diverse mix of artists from Andrea Bocelli to Sinatra, Pearl Jam to Stevie Ray Vaughn. I suppose it depends on the mood that particular day.
- What is your favorite TV show?
- I don't have a particular favorite, but I do enjoy trivia related shows or shows that test one's intellect. Movies have to be filled with suspense and action!!
- If you could have dinner with any three people who would it be and why?
- Alain Ducasse, Salvador Dali and Scott Weiland...should I say more?
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