Bottega Anniversary, Michael Chiarello

Here's a beautiful montage of my great Bottega family on our 1 year anniversary!

Michael Chiarello Bottega One Year Annivesary Toast

I'm honored and blessed to have such great clientele as yourselves and to be surrounded by such a supportive and hard working team that made Botteg...   more I'm honored and blessed to have such great clientele as yourselves and to be surrounded by such a supportive and hard working team that made Bottega what it is today! Thank you all!   less

Top Chef Season 6 by Michael Chiarello

Spoiler Alert: Don't watch this if you haven't seen the episode last night (12/2/09)!!

I had the privilege of judging Top Chef 6 Season Finale Pt. ...   more Spoiler Alert: Don't watch this if you haven't seen the episode last night (12/2/09)!!

I had the privilege of judging Top Chef 6 Season Finale Pt. 1 last night. With Jennifer sadly gone, I give a little insight into the three remaining chefs strengths and weaknesses as we prepare for them to battle it out in the final episode next week!   less

Happy Thanksgiving from Michael Chiarello

Did you all know we do two Thanksgivings in the Napa Valley? One at Bottega with my restaurant family on Thursday (today!), and a second on Friday ...   more Did you all know we do two Thanksgivings in the Napa Valley? One at Bottega with my restaurant family on Thursday (today!), and a second on Friday with the Chiarello family and friends. Watch this to hear what we're having. Happy Thanksgiving! -- Michael Chiarello   less

Michael Chiarello's Secret Tools of Top Chef Masters

Michael Chiarello shows us what his secret kitchen tools are as he packs up his toolbox and heads off to compete on Top Chef Masters.