Fiorelli hails from Long Island, New York and worked under a virtual who's who of James Beard award-winning chefs from Philadelphia to Miami to Aspen before celebrity chef Kerry Simon lured him to Los Angeles. As Chef de Cuisine at Simon LA, Fiorelli perfected his "100 Mile Menu," creating dishes with ingredients sourced from farmers and vendors within 100 miles of the restaurant.
When Terranea Resort and Spa opened its signature restaurant mar'sel, Fiorelli was tapped as Chef de Cuisine and accepted the challenge of bringing his passion for colorful farm to table fare to the cliff-top resort in the South Bay.
A recent Discover LA article on Where LA Chefs Eat featured Michael Fiorelli's mar'sel as a favorite dining destination for chefs Ben Ford (Ford’s Filling Station), Eric Greenspan (the Foundry), Ray Garcia (FIG) and Akasha Richmond (Akasha).
A few quotes from readers who nominated Chef Michael Fiorelli:
"His food is incredibly delicious and inventive--and he serves it charmingly. I think it's also his humor and laid-back style that makes dining in his restaurant feel like you're getting the best of both worlds: a divine and elegant culinary experience but with a humble and gracious attitude."
"Creative combination of ingredients in taste; creative spins on classic foods; and he's HOT!"
"Chef Fiorelli's food is thoughtful and precisely executed. It's modern, yet comforting and familiar. And his English muffins are the best I've ever had."
"Chef Fiorelli executes every meal perfectly, a feast not only for the palate, but for the eyes, using only the freshest local ingredients, and fresh vegetables and herbs from the garden at mar'sel. A dining experience I will never forget! Looking forward to the next one!"
You can currently taste Chef Michael Fiorelli's creations at mar'sel.
The Final Tally
- Michael Fiorelli, mar'sel at Terranea Resort 48% (About.com Review of Mar'sel, Yelp Reviews)
- Giselle Wellman, Petrossian 46% (About.com Review of Petrossian, Yelp Reviews)
- Suzanne Goin, Lucques 4%(Yelp Reviews of Lucques)
- Neal Fraser, BLD 1% (Yelp Reviews of BLD)
- Wolfgang Puck, Various, 1% (Yelp Reviews of Spago, WP 24, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, Chinois on Main
