Mike

Mike Lata

Sultan of Succotash

Last updated: Mar 23, 2012

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Last updated: Dec 10 2010

Title(s)
Executive Chef/Owner, The Ordinary
Summary

We work with our local farmers, growers and purveyors to source products with integrity, flavor and soul, and incorporate these seasonal offerings into our menus nightly. The result is food that is honest, straightforward and pays homage to the bounty of the Lowcountry region we are so privileged to call home. Using ingredients at their peak and preparing them minimally and with respect allows us to capture the essence of the season and bring it straight to your table.

Specialties

Farm-to-table and Sustainable fish

Cuisine(s)

American (Regional): South

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Work Experience: Culinary

  • The Ordinary
    Title: Executive Chef/Owner
    Employment: Current
  • Anson
    Title: Executive Chef
    Chef: Mike Lata
    Cuisine: Contemporary American
    Notes:

    Employment: Feb 1998 - Feb 2001
  • Ciboulette
    Title: Chef de Cuisine
    Chef: Tom Coohill
    Cuisine: Classic French Bistro
    Notes:

    Employment: Feb 1993 - Feb 1998
Last updated: Jun 19 2013

Awards

  • James Beard Award (nominated in 2007)
  • James Beard Award (nominated in 2008)
  • James Beard Award (2009)
Last updated: Nov 23 2010

Accolades

  • Virtual Gourmet by John Mariani, Dining out in Charleston June 2006 (National press)

  • The New York Times, A Southern Star Rises in the Lowcountry March 2006 (National press)

  • Budget Travel, 25 Reasons We Love Charleston October 2007 (National press)

  • Charleston Inspired January 2007 (Significant local press)

  • Charleston Review, FIG: A Natural Delight December 2007 (Significant local press)

  • Oprah Magazine, The Place To Be May 2007 (National press)

  • Southern Living, Three Special Restaurants December 2007 (National press)

  • Washington Post, Food Critic Tom Sietsema's Monthly Report From The Road November 2007 (National press)

Last updated: Dec 8 2010

Other Education

  • Northeastern University
    Did not graduate
    Broadcast Journalism

Last updated: Nov 23 2010

Stages

  • L'Univers de Christian Plumail, Nice, France with Christian Plumail
    2001
  • Le PrĂ© aux Clercs, Dijon, France with Jean Pierre
    2001
Last updated: Nov 23 2010