Star chef Michael Chiarello steps from the TV screen back into the kitchen

[isilzha]

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Mr. Fabulous: Star chef Michael Chiarello steps from the TV screen back into the kitchen


Since Michael Chiarello left as executive chef of St. Helena’s iconic Tra Vigne in January of 2000, he’s been a man without a restaurant. But that doesn’t mean the guy’s been keeping a low profile on the food scene.
He’s founded NapaStyle, a swanky chain of boutiques offering artisan foods and accessories that celebrate all things cooking and home (it helps if the life you’re celebrating is absolutely fabulous).
He’s written a gajillion cookbooks, on everything from how to use infused oils, to creating Italian fare as good as Mama made, to entertaining at home just like he does (see above, re: absolutely fabulous).
He co-produces, writes, and hosts a television show, the three-time Emmy winning Easy Entertaining on Food Network. He’s also seen on his other television shows, including NapaStyle on Fine Living, and the PBS television series, Michael Chiarello's Napa.


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[Food Network Fan]

That's a nice photo. I like the chef's jacket.

[BerryBaby]

The new show received great reviews in the newspaper yesterday. I didn't get to see it...darn!

[isilzha]

That's a nice photo. I like the chef's jacket.

I got a kick out of this.

When Chiarello breezed by my table one busy evening, the crisp white of his chef’s jacket paled beneath the snowy shine of his teeth, his hair was flawless, and darn if he isn’t even more handsome in person than he is on his book jackets or the TV screen.

And mention of his twinkling eyes. Thats more of a sale than saying how good the food is.

[Food Network Fan]

You would eat anything from a man with twinkling eyes.

[isilzha]

[BerryBaby]

Who wouldn't!?

[Davebuoy]

You seem to be google eyed star struck teenagers. Give me a break. I've done his italian meatloaf and while good, I make it fantastic. I'm making it tomorrow so stay tuned, same MC channel, same MC time.

I'm not kidding, mine is much better than his using his recipe as a guide. I'll post pictures tomorrow.

[isilzha]

Do your eyes twinkle when you serve your food?