I bring Michelin-starred Mexican, Italian, and signature cuisine to your table—seasonal, sustainable, and crafted with absolute respect for every ingredient.

Michael Alvarez

I translate tradition into modern, Michelin-level experiences—season by season.

With over 15 years of experience and the prestige of a Michelin Star, my cooking bridges tradition and the avant-garde. I specialize in elevating the roots of Mexican and Italian gastronomy through signature cuisine, always guided by sustainability and deep respect for seasonal ingredients.

I design intimate, restaurant-level experiences where technique serves flavor and story—so every course feels intentional, personal, and memorable from the first bite to the last.

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My secret is respecting the ingredient's essence—extracting its authentic flavor through refined technique to enhance every dish.

What you can expect when you dine with me

I cook with passion and purpose

Cooking is passion expressed through ingredients: I create experiences while honoring the flavors that shaped my life and my Michelin-starred career.

My craft is rooted in family and refined by world-class kitchens

I studied at Kendall College, but I started cooking with my grandmother when I was 8. Since then, I’ve blended my Mexican roots with techniques shaped by my travels and time cooking across the US and Europe.

I let ingredients lead the experience

My philosophy is simple: I respect each ingredient’s essence and use refined technique to reveal its most authentic flavor, so every dish feels elevated without losing its soul.

Michael Alvarez Menus

I offer curated tasting menus inspired by my Mexican roots, Italian traditions, and the Pacific Northwest—crafted with seasonal ingredients, refined technique, and a clear sense of story in every course.

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500 Monroe Ave NE apt b1 2, Renton, WA 98056, USA

Chef Michael Alvarez

I bring Michelin-starred Mexican, Italian, and signature cuisine to your table—seasonal, sustainable, and crafted with absolute respect for every ingredient.

I translate tradition into modern, Michelin-level experiences—season by season.

What you can expect when you dine with me

I cook with passion and purpose

My craft is rooted in family and refined by world-class kitchens

I let ingredients lead the experience

Michael Alvarez Menus

Italian Soul & Soil

An Ancestral Journey through Mexican Gastronomy

The Migrant Soul: From Mexico to the Pacific Northwest

The Alchemist’s Path: Ancestry & Avant-Garde

Pacific soul

Stories & testimonials

Follow my latest menus, seasonal ideas, and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram.