Michael Anthony Plays a huge role at Union Square Hospitality Group as Executive Chef and Partner of a little restaurant you may have heard of, Gramercy Tavern, as well as Executive Chef and Managing Director of Untitled and Studio Cafe at the Whitney Museum of American Art, Chef Anthony's most current project. Passionate about using ingredients that can be traced to their sources, Mike is known for forging strong ties between the restaurant and local farmers. Mike's accolades include: Food and Wines "Best New Chef" 2002; James Beards "Best New Restaurant" in 2005; New York Times "Best New Chef" in New York; James Beard Award for "Outstanding Restaurant" in 2008; James Beard Award "Best Chef in New York City" in 2012; and most recently James Beard Award "Outstanding Chef in America" in 2015.