Chef Michael Feker

Chef from IL MITO

It has always been my dream to bring people together for unique dining experiences. At my exclusive Culinary Studio, I invite guests to dine with me at my Chef’s Counter. It is this experience that I hope you will treasure as much as I do.

Throughout our meal, I encourage interaction from my guests as I prepare their meals in front of them. Why do I do this? I do it because I am passionate about sharing my love of the art of cooking with others. And, by the end of the evening, my guests have become my personal friends. Whether you choose to dine at my state-of-the-art cooking school or at the intimate and cozy IL MITO restaurant, your home away from home, you will be truly amazed.

At my Chef’s Counter/Culinary Studio, I offer a variety of classes. Whether the class is Regional Tour of the World, Food Flight & Beer or Wine Tasting, one-on-one hands-on sessions, corporate team-building events, private dinners or my competition-based Feker’s Food Fights, I promise you will leave with a smile on your face and a head bursting with information about the marriage of cooking, food and flavor … not to mention a very full and satisfied stomach!

My personal cooking style is to combine the chemistry of classical French cuisine with the ingredients of traditional Italian cuisine, resulting in delicious flavorful food. Before opening IL MITO here in Milwaukee, I owned and served as the Executive Chef at the critically acclaimed Los Angeles eateries also known as IL MITO. Before having the pleasure of opening my own restaurant, I attended the California Culinary Academy, after convincing my father that I was already a Chef, not a dentist! As part of my training I traveled around the world learning from the best chefs in each port! I was also very fortunate to spend time working at Harry’s Bar and Grill in San Francisco, and Los Angeles restaurants Chianti Cucina, Locanda Veneta and Sostanza.

It is my hope that through this blog I can share my passion and my love for food and cooking with you. Please write me and let me know what you’d like to hear from me and how I can help inspire you in the kitchen. I will share many recipes and cooking ideas with you here on a regular basis.

Recent Articles

  • Chef Feker prepares a roasted vegetable salad

    Posted on: 9:55 am, February 16, 2013, by

    Chef Feker joins Wake Up to prepare a roasted vegetable salad.
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  • Chef Feker prepares Exotic Mushroom Risotto

    Posted on: 9:50 am, February 9, 2013, by

    Chef Feker joins Wake Up to prepare a tasty risotto dish. If you’re a mushroom lover, this recipe is for...
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  • Chef Feker prepares brunch on Wake Up

    Posted on: 9:42 am, January 26, 2013, by

    It’s all about brunch on Wake Up. Chef Feker prepares steamed seasonal veggies.  
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  • Chef Feker prepares Lamb Shank

    Posted on: 9:33 am, January 19, 2013, by

    Have a pressure cooker? Cut your cooking time in half with this recipe. Chef Feker prepares lamb shank with risotto...
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  • Sample Chef Feker’s Chicken Vesuvio

    Posted on: 7:22 am, January 12, 2013, by , updated on: 09:20am, January 12, 2013

    Serves 4 This is one of IL MITO Catering’s most requested menu items. A gift from our Italian immigrants of the Chicago...
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  • Chef Feker bakes a special Alaskan Cod

    Posted on: 7:00 am, January 5, 2013, by , updated on: 09:45am, January 5, 2013

    You’ve never had Alaskan Cod like Chef Feker makes it. So what’s his secret? The recipe’s just below. Serves 4...
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  • Chef Feker prepares Pecan-crusted Wisconsin Walleye

    Posted on: 7:00 am, December 22, 2012, by , updated on: 10:06am, December 22, 2012

    The next time you have a craving for Wisconsin walleye, you might want to consider Chef Feker’s tasty recipe using...
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  • IL MITO’S Roasted Organic Rack of Veal

    Posted on: 7:00 am, December 8, 2012, by , updated on: 09:28am, December 8, 2012

    Serves 4 Ingredients • 2 cups of your favorite dried fruits (cranberry, apricot, cherry, blueberry, figs, ect.)• 1/4 cup raw...
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  • Chef Feker prepares Mediterranean Stir Fry

    Posted on: 9:26 am, December 1, 2012, by

    Chef Feker joins Wake Up to bring a unique twist to stir fry.
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  • Chef Feker prepares Double Bone Lamb Chops

    Posted on: 9:46 am, November 17, 2012, by , updated on: 09:49am, November 17, 2012

    Chef Feker joins FOX6 WakeUp to prepare a Double Bone Lamb Chop. This dish will have you working to get...
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  • Chef Feker’s Rye & Caraway-encrusted Salmon

    Posted on: 7:00 am, November 10, 2012, by , updated on: 09:28am, November 10, 2012

    Chef Feker puts a fresh spin on that fresh salmon you’ve just brought home from the market. Check it out....
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  • Chef Feker’s Dry Rubbed Baby Back Ribs

    Posted on: 7:00 am, November 3, 2012, by , updated on: 07:01am, November 3, 2012

    Baby back ribs are awesome when treated with the right care. Chef Feker offers up his spin on this dinner...
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