Born and raised in Westport, CT, Matt is the Chef/Owner of Match Restaurant as well as the Owner of Match Burger Lobster in Westport, CT. Matt recently competed and won Chopped on The Food Network! Matt graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park and spent several formative years with Chef Todd English. Matt has cooked at The James Beard House on many occasions as well as cooking for the likes of Jacques Pepin, Julia Child and countless other culinary luminaries. Matt's food has also been reviewed by The New York Times.