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MICHAEL SALMON

Michael has worked in the restaurant/hospitality industry for over 20 years. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, he currently serves as the Director of Operations for two food service operations in Macy's. Michael has hosted his own food talk radio show and likes to volunteer during his free time with the homeless, senior citizens and children.

Age: 53
Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Occupation: Food service management
Favorite restaurant: Luzzo's in New York City
Food specialty: Grilled and roasted meats and vegetables
Interests: Volunteering, working out, spending quality time with family and friends
Favorite Food Network chef: Giada De Laurentiis
Favorite Food Network show: Unwrapped
Three people, alive or dead, that you'd like to invite to a dinner party: Carlos Santana, Jackie Onassis, Rose Truen
Three foods you can't live without (other than bread or water): Pizza, prime aged steak, ripe beefsteak tomato
Culinary inspirations: People who truly love growing, fishing, selling, cooking foods and most importantly – people who love to EAT!
Culinary secret weapon: Passion and love
Favorite food: Pizza
Food you won't go near: With the exception of clams and oysters – any "living" animal or ones with an odor that repulses me
Weirdest thing you've ever eaten: Calf brains
Favorite food destination: Napa/Sonoma
Why you think you should be The Next Food Network Star: With over 25 years experience cooking for a very diverse group of people, I will bring a fresh, passionate and loving presentation of the foods we eat. With a great sense of humor and style, I will transform "Live to Eat" into "Love to Eat."

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