Who Is
Michael Wurster
Executive Chef for
Gordon Ramsay at
The London NYC
by Michelle Winner
I
n college, Michael Wurster was
studying his pre-law courses, but
something else was calling him. He
soon realized his life would not play
out in a courtroom but a kitchen,
and he enrolled at the famed Culinary
Institute of America. There, he
received a Degree of Culinary Arts.
We think he chose the right path. And
so did these famed chefs in whose
kitchens he worked through the years
to hone his craft: Alain Ducasse at
Alain Ducasse NY, Thomas Keller at
The French Laundry, Sottah Kuhn at Le
Cirque 2000 and David Feau at Lutece.
And the accolades pilled up. Chef
Michael Wurster was appointed Chef
de Cuisine of Lutece at age 26,
named “Chef to Watch” by John
Mariani and received critical acclaim
in Food Arts and The New York Times.
In addition, as Executive Chef at
ICON at W New York – The Court,
Wurster contributed to the creation
of brand menus for W Hotels
Worldwide. He was chosen from
New York City’s most elite culinary
talents to head the revival of
Tavern on the Green.
As a chef, he was so highly creative
and detail-oriented that Gordon
Ramsay snapped him up for Gordon
Ramsay at The London NYC. Here,
Chef Wurster brings sophistication
and artful innovation to seasonal,
refined French cuisine. Wurster also
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oversees the cuisine for The Chef’s
Table, in-room dining and private
event spaces throughout The London
NYC and MAZE, the bistro-type
restaurant and bar. Here is his recipe
for a delightful grilled watermelon
salad, bursting with cucumbers and
tomatoes in a superb shallot
vinaigrette served at MAZE at
Gordon Ramsay at The London NYC,
This is a favorite restaurant for
pre-theatre dinner and a smart
cocktail service.