Mike Pagliarini is a critically acclaimed chef who, along with his wife Pam Ralston owns the sensational restaurant Giulia, in Cambridge Massachusetts, as well as their forthcoming sister restaurant Moeca, which will be opening this spring right around the corner from Giulia.

In part one of our conversation, Mike and talk about the importance of where their food comes from, how place has been central in his journey to becoming a chef, whether he cooks at home, and how much he relies on his team at Giulia.