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Known for his creativity in the kitchen,
Matt Swickerath has earned a reputation for
pairing fresh, seasonal ingredients with
culinary excellence.
Matt's passion for cooking began after he
completed his degree in English from the
University of Florida, by landing his first
job at a Disney Resort in Buena Vista.
After spending nine years in the restaurant
industry in his home state of Florida, Matt
moved to Atlanta in 1996, and quickly became
known for his innovative dishes using
creative and non-traditional ingredients to
please Atlanta's most distinguished dining
crowd.
Matt has worked for some of the most
acclaimed and award-winning restaurants,
including, Canoe, The Abbey, The Ritz-
Carlton, before taking the executive chef
position at Valenza Restaurant in the fall
of 2007.
Chef Matt's passion and drive for cooking is
defined by his attention to detail and his
use of primarily locally-grown and organic
foods that come with each new season . |
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