Michael Chiarello (born January 26, 1962 in Red Bluff, California, United States) is an American celebrity chef specializing in Italian-influenced California cuisine. He hosts the cooking show, Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello, on the Food Network and hosts NapaStyle on the Fine Living Network. Chiraello owns a winery, Chiarello Family Vineyards, Bottega Ristorante in Napa Valley, NapaStyle, a purveyor of food, cookware, and furniture, and a competitor on the fourth season of The Next Iron Chef, where he placed as the second runner up. In spring 2013, Michael is coming to San Francisco's bustling waterfront with his latest restaurant, a Spanish concept on Pier 5.