Born and raised in New Orleans, Michael Gulotta began cooking for his family at the age of nine. He grew up to attend culinary school in his hometown, then trained under legendary chefs in Europe, before coming back to N’awlins and opening three restaurants that combine, to varying degrees, Asian, Italian, Cajun, and Creole flavors. He is a five-time James Beard Award semifinalist who has drawn raves from the most esteemed culinary publications. And he runs “no yelling, please-and-thank-you” kitchens.

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