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Mychael Bonner is the Executive Chef of Di Pescara, Petterino's and Reel Club.
Bonner returned to Lettuce Entertain You in 2005 after acting as the Vice President of Culinary Operations of Maggiano’s for 13 years.
A veteran of the restaurant industry for over 20 years, Bonner’s experience started when he was just a young child watching his mother and grandmother in the kitchen at The Peabody in Memphis. As a high school student in Muncie, Ind., Bonner began cooking at The Flamingo. He took such a liking to his job that he went on to attend the Culinary Institute of Chicago.
After graduating, Bonner began working as a Sous Chef at The 95th. After leaving The 95th, Bonner went on to travel around the world, experiencing cooking in places such as France, Italy, New York and San Francisco. In 1992, Bonner joined Maggiano’s and in 1993 became Vice President of Culinary Operations. As a part of the Maggiano’s team, Chef Bonner opened 36 Maggiano’s restaurants across the United States. In 2005, Bonner joined Di Pescara as Executive Chef. In 2007, Bonner was part of the opening team and culinary talent behind a new concept called Reel Club.
Bonner prides himself on taking a clean and fresh approach to food, but still keeping his dishes interesting. Fresh ingredients and culinary innovation pepper his every dish. He considers his role as chef paramount to the success of a restaurant, as his ability to work with the team at all times. As a team player, Bonner feels it is important for him and others to give back to the profession.
Bonner is married and has one daughter and one son. He currently resides in Orland Park, Ill. Bonner enjoys spending time with his family and cooking on Sundays for "Family Dinner Night".