Michael Cimarusti

Michael Cimarusti is an American chef, best known as the owner of Providence, a two-Michelin starred restaurant located in Los Angeles, California. He is also the owner of Connie and Ted's, a New England–style seafood restaurant in West Hollywood, California. Cimarusti gained recognition in 2019 when he won the prestigious James Beard Award for Best Chef: West. With his culinary expertise and dedication to his craft, Cimarusti has established himself as a prominent figure in the culinary world. His restaurants are renowned for their exceptional cuisine and have garnered acclaim from both critics and diners alike.