
Awards & Accolades
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Best Milwaukee Restaurants, 2013—2015
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Diners' Choice Winner (Fit for Foodies, Italian, Neighborhood Gem, Best Service), 2013—2015
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Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award, 2013
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Reader's Choice Awards, 2012
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Local Eats That Tempt & Treat, 2012
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Dining Guide: Where to Go and What to Expect, 2012
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Diners' Choice List Winner, 2012
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Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award, 2011
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Reader's Choice, 2010
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Top 50 Restaurants of America, 2009
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Most Non-Profit Volunteering, 2009
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Chef of the Year, 2009
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3.5 Stars, 2001
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Chef to the Stars, 1995, 1996, 1997
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California IL MITO received 4-star rating by California Food Writers Association, 1994, 1995
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THE place that is not Spago, 1993, 1994
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Best Chef of Year by California Food Writers Association (CFWA), 1993
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California IL MITO named Best of LA by 1992
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California's Best New Chef of the Year, 1991
Appearances & Demonstrations
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Kohler Food & Wine Experience (National & Midwest stages)
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The International Houseware Show (cooking demonstrations, 2010-13)
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National Restaurant Association Show (cooking demonstrations)
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Boelter Companies resident Chef, Cooking Class creator, Corporate Culinary Consultant (2012-13)
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Nestle Foods Chocolate Fest (presenter, 2012)
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Stillwater's Cancer Center (culinary director, chair and emcee)
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Fagor USA Culinary Consultant (2010-13)
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Wisconsin Wine and Dine, main stage presenter, 2010-12
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Milwaukee's Hunger Task Force (donating culinary performances to help feedthe hungry at the Wisconsin State Fair and more)
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Wisconsin Wine and Dine (culinary performer and celebrity judge)
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Home Builders Expo (culinary presenter and design consultant)
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Growing Power and Alice's Garden (sourcing food locally to help others get access to fresh, pure, healthy ingredients)
The Flavor Press
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Zesti owner, chef launches new smartphone app tied to area eateries
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IL MITO chef opening a third restaurant, called Zesti, in Hartland
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Chef Michael Feker Represents Milwaukee Community on Food Network's Guys Grocery Games
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Chef Michael Feker Brings Healthy Cooking to Milwaukee via his Live Cooking Show