"Sophisticated Fun" is the mantra for Chef Michael Mignano, Executive Chef/Culinary Director at The Pierre, a Taj Hotel.  Since 1930, this iconic hotel has defined "timeless New York City luxury," and Auguste Escoffier was the opening chef and designer of the original kitchen.  Chef Mignano continues this outstanding legacy of luxury and hospitality at The Pierre.

To honor and celebrate Karl Lagerfeld during the most recent Met Gala, Chef Mignano prepared exquisite  amenities for the guests.  After much research, Mignano discovered that Lagerfeld thought that  buttered toast was the ultimate in luxury. Mignano creatively included a miniature toast with a side of French butter in the dish.  

Hospitality is effervescent at The Pierre, not only to guests but to fellow co-workers.  Many staff members have worked at The Pierre for their whole career, including  Chef Santiago, the most senior culinary staff member Chef Santiago who has worked at The Pierre since 1981. Chef Mignano learned at an early age from Chef David Bouley that an executive chef should know every aspect of preparing a meal in case someone doesn't show up.  

Chef Mignano is probably one of the only chefs  who can prepare a savory banquet for 400 guests while perfecting a wedding cake at the same time.  

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