Innovative Chef & Restaurateur; Founder of Schulson Collective; Culinary Institute of America Graduate; TV Personality
Michael Schulson Biography
Michael Schulson is an American chef and restaurateur known for his contributions to Philadelphia's hospitality industry. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Schulson developed his culinary skills in kitchens such as New York's Peacock Alley at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, David Burke's Park Avenue Café, and Philadelphia's Le Bec-Fin and Susanna Foo. His interest in Asian cuisine led him to further training at Chang Mai Cooking School in Thailand and positions at Spago and the Four Seasons Hotel in Tokyo.
Schulson served as executive chef at Buddakan in New York City, where the restaurant was recognized by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of America's Top 50 Restaurants. He played a key role in launching Buddakan NYC. Schulson opened his first restaurant, Izakaya, a modern Japanese pub at Atlantic City's Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.
Through the Schulson Collective, Schulson operates several Philadelphia restaurants, including Double Knot, Sampan, Graffiti Bar, Alpen Rose, Prunella, Pearl & Mary, Harp & Crown, Giuseppe & Sons, Via Locusta, and Independence Beer Garden. He also owns Monkitail in Hollywood, Florida, and Izakaya in Atlantic City. Monkitail was named "Best New Restaurant" by USA Today's Reader's Choice Awards.
Schulson appears regularly in print and on television, with credits including TLC's "Ultimate Cake Off" and Style Network's "Pantry Raid," as well as guest appearances on TODAY and The View. He is recognized for his ability to present culinary concepts to a broad audience. Through his work, Schulson continues to influence Philadelphia's restaurant scene and the broader East Coast dining landscape.
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