Chris Gawronski
As executive chef at Acanto and The Gage, Chris Gawronski brings inherent talent
and genuine passion to every dish he creates. Growing up in Michigan, Gawronski
understood the ins and outs of the kitchen from an early age. His father owned Italian
restaurants where pizza was tossed by hand and pasta was made from scratch,
including his favorite, rotelle or as Gawronski called it as a child, “wagon wheels and red
sauce.”
Gawronski began his career in Columbus, Ohio before moving to Los Angeles, Calif., where
he held positions at several acclaimed and Michelin star-awarded restaurants. He has worked
alongside many talented chefs, including Quinn Hatfield of Hatfield’s in Los Angeles, David
Meyers of Sona and Brian Polcyn of Forest Grille, all of whom provided invaluable knowledge
and helped shape his palate.
In 2011, Gawronski joined the culinary team at Henri as chef de cuisine. He went on to take
the executive chef role at both Henri and The Gage. When Acanto opened in 2014, taking the
place of Henri, it was the perfect concept for Gawronski to head, combining his knowledge
of authentic Italian cuisine and techniques with his love for local ingredients and tips learned
from his father. At The Gage, Gawronski continues to create seasonal menus that reflect the
European influences for which the restaurant is known.
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