Michael Collantes
Michael Collantes, a celebrated chef with over 20 years in hospitality, earned his first Michelin star in 2022, a year after launching Soseki Modern Omakase in Orlando, FL. This intimate 10-seat restaurant offers a multi-course tasting menu featuring premium global fish and the bounty of Central Florida. In 2023, Michael expanded his influence with Sushi Saint, a temaki handroll and lounge concept in Orlando’s Creative Village, awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand just three months after opening.
Throughout his career, Michael has worked with culinary legends like Wolfgang Puck, Joel Robuchon, Eric Ripert, and Masa Takayama, contributing to prestigious brands such as MGM, Aria Casino, Ritz-Carlton, SH Hotels, and One Hotel. His upcoming ventures, including Chez Les Copains, Taglish, Asin Filipino Tasting, and Perla’s Pizza Cocktails, are set to open in 2025. Michael also lends his expertise through consulting projects like Kaymana Beach in Dubai and Finn Food Hall in Houston.
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Chef Norman Van Aken, the award-winning Florida chef, will be your host at his Orlando restaurant, NORMAN’S. Guests will be welcomed by a cocktail reception with passed hors d’oeuvres. This 90/90 event will feature a group of talented Orlando chefs, each creating and presenting a selection from our 5-course menu.