Michele Ragussis - Gedney Kitchen

WHO: Michele Ragussis is executive chef of Gedney Kitchen, at Gedney Farm in the Berkshires.

ABOUT: Michele Ragussis was born and raised in Connecticut and attended Johnson & Wales University, where she quickly realized her love of New England Cuisine. Her cooking reflects her love of New England terroir and products, as well as her deep passion for the Greek and Italian culinary heritage in which she was raised. Michele has operated restaurants all over New England. She loves to compete in culinary competitions on television, including Chopped, 24 Hour Restaurant Battle, Food Network Star (season 8 runner-up!), NBC Food Fighters, Come Back Kitchen, and Guy's Grocery Games, which she won! She is a repeat judge on Beat Bobby Flay, whom she consequently beat in season 23.

Tucked away in the charming and timeless village of New Marlborough, Massachusetts, Gedney Kitchen is one of the Berkshires’ best-kept secrets. The restaurant, located at Gedney Farm, features locally sourced, seasonally inspired foods from a wood-fired, Argentinian grill and field-stone oven. After a meal, guests can stroll past their garden and out into the rolling fields and high meadows that make the property one-of-a-kind.

WHAT: Chef Michele Ragussis of acclaimed Gedney Kitchen at Gedney Farm in the Berkshires will showcase a menu inspired by the flavors of New England and drawing on her Greek and Italian heritage, with seasonal ingredients and vibrant flavors.

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov 11, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

WHERE: De Gustibus Culinary Studio