{"id":3495,"date":"2020-02-07T02:16:59","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T02:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.casethemes.net\/consultio-corporate2\/?page_id=3495"},"modified":"2025-11-11T05:32:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T05:32:21","slug":"about-v-4","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chefs-ink.com\/index.php\/about-v-4\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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With over 30 years in the culinary world, Chef Michael Smerda is a distinguished chef and gastro consultant renowned for his creativity and dedication to the art of cooking. Originally from Germany and now based in vibrant North Miami Beach, Florida, Michael’s career is a testament to his passion for blending tradition with innovation.<\/p>

Michael’s culinary journey began in one of Germany’s pioneering vegetarian restaurants, where he trained and graduated as a chef. He later earned a Master’s degree in Culinary Arts from the prestigious Kermes Institute in Munich, further deepening his expertise and commitment to the craft.<\/p>

Throughout his illustrious career, Michael has held significant positions in renowned establishments, including Michelin-starred restaurants and catering companies like K\u00e4fer and Dallmayr in Munich and Eckestuben in Augsburg.<\/p>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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Michael’s influence extends beyond the kitchen. He has appeared as a moderator on Netflix’s “Dinner Time Live With David Chang” and made memorable appearances on Food Network’s beloved “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” alongside Guy Fieri. He hosted the popular weekly TV cooking show “Mike’s Eat Simply the Best” on TV Augsburg and shared his culinary knowledge through radio segments on “Charivari M\u00fcnchen.”<\/p>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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His cookbook “Kitchen Science Fiction: The Next Kitchen Revolution” explores the future of 3D food printing and culinary innovation, available on Amazon.<\/p>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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In 2019, Michael founded Chefs Ink Miami Catering and Private Chef Service, a venture that epitomizes his commitment to pushing culinary boundaries. At Chefs Ink, he integrates cutting-edge techniques like 3D food printing and laser engraving into his bespoke menus, offering a unique dining experience tailored to a variety of distinguished guests, including royals, actors, singers, and politicians.<\/p>

Chef Michael Smerda’s approach to cooking is described as a never-ending story where each dish is a canvas and food is the ink.<\/p>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n

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With over 30 years in the culinary world, Chef Michael Smerda is a distinguished chef and gastro consultant renowned for his creativity and dedication to the art of cooking. Originally from Germany and now based in vibrant North Miami Beach, Florida, Michael’s career is a testament to his passion for blending tradition with innovation. 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