Michael ‘Mickey’ Knutson is a 17-year Chicago culinary veteran and creative professional with a wealth of knowledge & experience in high-level cuisine, service, and leadership. His career turns have ranged from intimate, chef-driven kitchens to expansive catering & events operations; high-volume American bistro and barbecue to upscale seafood and steakhouse brigades. He has a particular loving interest in the traditional foldaways of the American South and Northwestern Europe. Mickey lives in Rogers Park with his wife Laura and their three daughters.