Michael Voltaggio Biography
Michael Voltaggio is a celebrity chef, restaurant owner, and television personality from Fredrick, Maryland. He is best known for winning season 6 of Bravo’s cooking competition show Top Chef. Voltaggio appears on Bobby’s Triple Threat and judges The Julia Child Challenge.
Michael Voltaggio Age | Birthday
Born on September 29, 1978, Voltaggio is 44 years old (age as of 2022). He was born in Fredrick, MD, and he celebrates his birthday on the 29th of September each year.
Michael Voltaggio Parents
Voltaggio was born in Fredrick, MD to his parents; Sharon Mangine (mother) and John Voltaggio (father). His parents split when he was 7 years old. Besides, Voltaggio has two siblings; a brother named Bryan Voltaggio and a sister named Staci Rosenberger. When Michael’s parents divorced, Voltaggio and his siblings initially lived with their mother, and later moved to live with their father.
Michael Voltaggio Brother Bryan Voltaggio
Voltaggio has a brother named Bryan Voltaggio. His brother is a celebrity chef just like him. Together they competed in season 6 of Top Chef on Bravo TV.
Michael Voltaggio Height
Voltaggio stands at a height measurement of 5 feet and 9 inches (approximately)
Michael Voltaggio Girlfriend
Voltaggio is currently dating Bria Vinaite. His girlfriend, Bria is an actress. The tattooed chef was previously dating Sami Miro, who is a fashion designer and also a business owner. Voltaggio and Sami dated from mid-2019 to mid-2021.
Michael Voltaggio Ex-Wife
Voltaggio was married to his now ex-wife Kerri Adams. Michael’s ex-wife works as a news anchor in Canada. Voltaggio and Kerri Adams share two daughters.
Michael Voltaggio Daughters
Voltaggio, together with Kerri Adams, has two daughters; Olivia Voltaggio and Sophia Voltaggio. His daughters live with their mother, Kerri Adams, in West Virginia.
Michael Voltaggio Education
Voltaggio learned his culinary expertise at The Greenbrier Hotel where he undertook a Culinary Apprentice Program. He did not attend a culinary school because he lacked the money to pay the fees.
Michael Voltaggio Career
Voltaggio is a celebrity chef and restaurant owner. He started his professional career at Ritz Carlton Hotel Naples, Florida, where he worked under Chef Peter Timmins.
Later, Voltaggio worked under chef Charlie Palmer in Dry Creek Kitchen located in Healdsburg. He then went on to work as a chef de cuisine at The Bazaar as well as at The Dining Room and Langham Huntington Hotel & Spa in Pasadena.
Additionally, Voltaggio is a television personality. He competed and won in season 6 of Top Chef, a Bravo cooking reality show. He also appeared as a judge in Top Chef Canada season 3. Voltaggio has also been a judge on Guy’s Grocery Games. In March 2022, he appeared as a judge on The Julia Child Challenge, along with Antonia Lofaso.
Michael Voltaggio Restaurants
Voltaggio is the co-owner of STRFSH, a fast-casual fish sandwich shop in Santa Monica. STRFSH was opened in October 2017, and he co-owns it with his brother Bryan. Also, Voltaggio, along with his brother co-owned Estuary, which was located in Washington D.C. Estuary operated under the Voltaggio Brothers’ leadership from 2019 to March 2022.
Besides, Voltaggio owned Ink. sack, a sandwich shop located in West Hollywood and on Sunset Boulevard.
Michael Voltaggio Bobby’s Triple Threat
Voltaggio is one of the competitors of the new Food Network cooking competition Bobby’s Triple Threat. The show premiered on September 27, at 9 pm on Food Network. In the show, “one competitor enters Bobby’s secret kitchen armed with their expertise and drive to take on … Tiffany Derry, Voltaggio, and Brooke Williamson … in three head-to-head rounds”
Watch Bobby’s Triple Threat on Food Network on Tuesdays from 9 PM.
Michael Voltaggio Net worth
Voltaggio has an estimated net worth of $1 million. He is a chef and television personality. He won season 6 of Top Chef on Bravo TV. Moreover, Voltaggio is a restaurant owner. He co-owns Voltaggio Brothers Steak House.
Michael is active on Instagram. His Instagram handle is @mvoltaggio with over 281K followers as of October 2022.