Mike Anthony

Michael (Mike) Anthony has been the Executive Chef of Gramercy Tavern since September 2006. In this role, he leads the restaurant into its next chapter while staying true to its original vision: to honor the rich tradition of American cooking and bring guests together in a convivial spirit of community to enjoy exceptional, seasonal food.  Passionate about using ingredients that can be traced to their sources, Mike forges strong ties between the restaurant and local farmers.

Chef Mike was named one of Food & Wine magazine’s “Best New Chefs” in 2002 and was also lauded in Bon Appetit’s “Next Generation” in 2003. In 2012, Mike won the James Beard Award for “Best Chef in New York City” and in 2015, he won the James Beard Award for “Outstanding Chef,” a national recognition. In 2016, Chef’s book, V is for Vegetables, won the James Beard Award for “Vegetable Focused and Vegetarian” cookbooks.