Chef James Rigato Podcast

Each week, hosts Amy Sherman and John Gonzalez go Behind the Mitten on Michigan's premier travel radio show and podcast. On a show that aired February 24-25 2024, we discussed different ways to travel around Michigan and create unique experiences. From following a wine trail to taking a farm tour, there's something for every interest. One guest on the show was James Beard Foundation nominee, Chef James Rigato who owns the award-winning restaurant Mabel Gray in Hazel Park. Described as a "modern, adventurous restaurant" on their website, Mabel Gray is a statement of Chef Rigato's culinary journey. "It is my point of view on the renaissance of the Michigan food scene," Rigato says on his website. "Approachable and energetic, reclaimed and refined, it is a commitment to complex contrasts." If you visit Mabel Gray, you can expect handwritten menus that change daily, that feature seasonal local ingredients, incredible service, a well-thought bar, and Chef Rigato behind the stove, personally cooking. Rigato also is a regular in the Keweenaw peninsula and is currently rehabbing a historic local dive bar in the area. He shared with us an incredible itinerary of things to explore in this beautiful and remote part of Michigan. A few of his suggestions: -Dinner on the shores of Lake Superior at The Fitz. Chef Rigato has consulted with them for years on their menu, and the location just can't be beat. -Where to find Detroit-syle pizza in Hancock -Who has what might be the best pasty in the area -Places to check on your way north Thanks for listening to Behind the Mitten! Follow us! https://www.facebook.com/behindthemitten https://www.instagram.com/behindthemitten_/ https://twitter.com/BehindTheMitten #BTM #amyandgonzo #BehindtheMitten Find all sorts of things on our website, https://www.amyandgonzo.com/