Michael Mina

Michael Mina is an award-winning chef and the founder and executive chairman of MINA Group, a collection of over 30 chef-driven concepts such as PABU, Sorelle, MINA’s Fish House, the Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina, and Bourbon Steak, across the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Hawaii and beyond. Born in Cairo, Egypt, and raised in Washington, he began his career at Chef Charlie Palmer’s Aureole in New York City. His collaboration with Chef George Morrone led to the creation of AQUA, an upscale seafood restaurant in San Francisco, which opened to national acclaim, and as AQUA’s executive chef, Chef Mina also earned multiple James Beard Awards over the years. Throughout his illustrious career, Chef Mina has also been honored with additional numerous accolades, including a Michelin star at MICHAEL MINA, James Beard Foundation’s “Who’s Who of Food & Beverage” inductee, Bon Appetit’s Chef of the Year, and more. He was most recently named one of the “50 Most Powerful People in American Fine Dining” by Robb Report.