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Michael A. Voltaggio

Nicknames: Mikey/Squigs

One thing about me that would shock the world about me is ...

I have Christian faith

My catchphrase is ...

"That's what she said."

I would describe myself in three words as ...

Passionate, Soulful, Ambitious

The one thing I want to before I die is ...

Eat at as many three-starMichelin restaurants as I can'

Likes

Movie:

Scent of a Woman, Slingblade

Book:

Art of War

T.V. Show:

Entourage

Color:

Black

Junk Food:

In-N-Out Burger, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

Favorite Cocktail:

Gin and Tonic

My musical playlist is:

1. "Let it Be" by Paul McCartney - I sing this to myself when I get mad at work.
2. "Last Tattoo" by Rehab - Look at me ...
3. "Benny and the Jets" by Biz Markie - The Biz is a master vocalist.
4. "S.T.P." by Sublime
5. "First Day at Work" by Daniel Johnston - He was a genius.
6. "Hurt" by Johnny Cash - Great song
7. "Lose Yourself" by Eminem - motivation
8. "Skills to Pay the Bills" by Beastie Boyus
9. "Walk This Way" by Run DMC
10. "Cream" by Wu Tang Clan

Romantical Moments (aka The Good Stuff)

If I had to describe my first kiss ...

It was in 5th grade in a tool shed behind my girlfriend's house. My friend was outside singing "Loveshack" and we got in a fight.

The perfect meal for a romantic night out is ...

Trader Joe's pizza dough and toppings. Make a pizza together at home

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: 11/19/2009 - 2:41pm; Leah C; I don't know if I would want to date any of the chefs...but I would totally want to work in one of thier kitchens! Especially Micheal V.

: 11/17/2009 - 12:22pm; kerensa_b; Ugh. Christian. You have no idea how off putting that is. Well his food does appear to be supernaturally good, but invisible, flying old men... not so much.

: 11/02/2009 - 4:24pm; Debbie Oleson; I think Bryan is the best catch of all the chefs - unfortunately, he is already caught! He is not just a good chef, but thoughtful, mature, and patient. He is very focused and gives alot of thought to the food he prepares. Bryan also does not "trash" the other people on the show. He has a great deal of tact.
I sincerely hope Bryan wins Top Chef-he deserves it.

: 10/29/2009 - 2:12pm; Michelle Magwood; After reading your bio, I'm more interested in you then ever. You are handsome and can cook. Wow, Maybe you should get on facebook and see what people, like me, really has to say.If you can, look me up. Good luck!!!!!

: 10/29/2009 - 2:08pm; sandy Stephens; Michael, my favorite cousin is crazy about you. If she finds out about this blog she would kill me. We are both from Baltimore, MD and she thinks she seen you before at the Inner Harbor a long time ago and honestly, she has been talking about a young man and when she seen you on T.V., she was convinced it was you. You were and still is her dream man. Handsome, sexy and can cook. Just wanted to let you know you have a big admirer in Baltimore, MD. This is before Top Chef. Good luck.

: 10/29/2009 - 12:29pm; marilyn; OMG I love Mattin. Hes so sweet and very cute. I would watch him talk and cook all day. YUM But Michael is awesome after i read his bio Hes hot! And AHH YES!!! Best season ever!!!

10/29/2009 - 3:46am

Jessica.S

my fav is definantly Micheal....and Mattin and Bryn
(and ashly)
omg the brothers are so awesome
Bryn has the same taste as me when i was 13
Micheal is HOT
and i love Mattins accnet

this season is by FAR the best

Asly your cool too

xoxo
Jess

: 10/28/2009 - 11:37pm; Jill Elise; wow, Michael likes Biz Markie AND Johnny Cash's version of "Hurt"....now I have to root for him to win! :)

10/28/2009 - 10:07pm

Hannah Palindrome

Mike Isabella

I was really starting to like your personality on the show.
You came across as really funny!
I didn't want to judge you like everyone else until I saw more of you.

Too bad you got eliminated tonight.

: 10/26/2009 - 10:17am; carin; Like the way most of you taste in music is the grates like eminem and sublime and besti boys . I love it all! you are doing an amazing job on the show. and you can never have to much confidence!

: 10/25/2009 - 7:26pm; Robbie J.; Michael V. I think you deserve the win. I can feel your passion for good food. Oh, by the way, Im glad you like black

: 10/25/2009 - 3:27pm; dMc11; Bryan: Did you mean Beck "New Pollution" or The Shins "New Slang"?

: 10/25/2009 - 1:40am; xoxomissbetty; I wouldn't say I love him, but he and his brother definitely hit the jackpot on the genetics category...

: 10/24/2009 - 8:35pm; ZHENG; wow anybody who loves the pixies has got to be fab ,my fav too
PS you are a hottie Ashley
kisses
Libby

: 10/22/2009 - 8:00pm; Mhiari; Ashley is hot. :) I almost cried when she left! And I'm not even gay.

: 10/22/2009 - 4:46pm; .A; I am in love with Michael Voltaggio

: 10/21/2009 - 10:25pm; Mystik; Bryan definitely has it going on; I mean, he's already married with at least one kid, so he must be a catch. And Istanbul, Turkey - it still stands as the most enchanted destination I've been to so far. Well worth it.

: 10/21/2009 - 9:57pm; Jen Flood; So hot. Awesome eyes, great attitude, love the spunk. Hands down, best chef!! :O

: 10/21/2009 - 8:15pm; e$; Michael is a cutie and Daniel Johnston IS a genius.

: 10/19/2009 - 9:35pm; HB; Soul mates.

: 10/14/2009 - 11:36pm; Juanita; So I probably wouldn't have even watched top chef if it wasn't for ashley.I couldn't help but say I thought she was hot.Makes my girlfriend jelous. hmm good luck

: 10/10/2009 - 10:30am; Viewer; Hands down, Preeti has the most banging playlist. If I were a lesbian, I'd date her for that reason alone. Ashley has the next best playlist. I was sad to see her go last week, even more so now that I know she has such excellent taste in music!!

: 10/09/2009 - 9:27am; Viewer; I SOW A FEW EPISODES, THEY ARE GOOD PEOPLE, AND GOOD MOTHERS, IS WHAT IS IMPORTANT..I LOVE THE SHOW..

: 10/08/2009 - 1:37pm; Viewer; Jesus Rocks..and so do you. We r praying for you to win it all. Keep da faith.

: 10/08/2009 - 1:14pm; Viewer; mattin is so sweeeetttt!!!!!!!!!!!!

: 10/07/2009 - 7:34pm; Tiea; he listens to the best music - we're music best friends

: 10/07/2009 - 1:20am; Viewer; Eli and Kevin are my favs! They are so funny and I love how they talk about being the fat kids. This season there are some great chefs better than all previous seasons!

: 10/03/2009 - 9:41am; Gian Palmares; Where is Jennifer Carroll??? WHY isn't she here???T_T im SAD... when is episode 7 coming???

: 10/02/2009 - 7:33pm; christi dusek; Cook on Kevin!!!Your my hero!

: 09/30/2009 - 9:27pm; Elizabeth; I am not young enough or naive enough to state that I am in love with anyone on a television program. However, that being said, I'd love a date with Kevin. IF he can handle a 46 yr old hottie! ;-)

: 09/30/2009 - 6:09pm; Dawn Gilmour; I am soo in love with Brian and Michael!!!! you boys are my favorites!!! I have been a Top Chef fan since very first season!! Looks like this season has some stiff competition!!Keep up the good work to everyone! I am looking forward to the finale!!!

: 09/27/2009 - 11:15am; Meleah; Oh Byran, I love how you democratically mentioned your wife in your "first kiss" section. Makes me want you all the more! ;) Good luck!

: 09/25/2009 - 10:57am; marilyn; wow great taste in music, soulful, likes to travel and eats traders joes-now there is the perfect man . good luck and hope you win

: 09/24/2009 - 7:06pm; crushed out; I have a serious crush on Ashley, not only is she super hot, but she's also witty and has excellent taste in music!!! One can only wish....

: 09/24/2009 - 7:05pm; crushed out; I have a serious crush on Ashley, not only is she super hot, but she's also witty and has excellent taste in music!!! One can only wish....

: 09/24/2009 - 5:42pm; Jeff from Jersey, yes New Jersey; Hey, coach. I admire your courage about speaking your mind and your dedication for your craft. If you ever in the Garden State, this straight guy would like to buy you a root beer. All the best.

: 09/24/2009 - 4:16pm; Annette; Michael, love your bio, and love to watch on you Top Chef. You food looks amazing, and I wish I could taste it. Hope you win. Blessings!

09/24/2009 - 1:24am

Melissa

Very few posters have noticed that there's more than just Michael's profile on here...scroll to the bottom, people! Then again, don't bother--Jen's mysteriously absent. Too bad, she's by far the most intriguing, flying under the radar, and probably won (since the last show has been taped). How can I tell? Watch the previous seasons, the producers set it up in the various cuts/story angles.

Love watching you go, Jen!

: 09/24/2009 - 12:29am; Peter; You are doing great mike "thats whats she said"...... git er Done, ;) best of luck

: 09/23/2009 - 9:32pm; Alicia b; i am in love with ashley!! My dad lives in seattle i think i could pay him a visit just for the off chance that i could see her on the street in a flannel shirt listening to the pixies!!!!

: 09/23/2009 - 9:31pm; Viewer; It's too bad Kevin is married, because he's exactly the kind of guy I'd date - not that hot, but creative, interesting, and fun to be around. But because he's awesome, and because it'd be tacky to say anything else, I hope his marriage lasts for life!

: 09/23/2009 - 9:28pm; Alicia b; i have wu tangs greatest hits. You me, and ben/jerry !!!

: 09/23/2009 - 8:45pm; Jenn; I think you are an awesome competitor and I think you're pretty hot too!

: 09/23/2009 - 6:39pm; Stacey; Oh my! I'm so glad we have such a fine set of brothers on this season!!! Thank you!!!

: 09/23/2009 - 5:11pm; April P; I'm less than an hour from Frederick...lets cook a pizza together some night! lol

09/23/2009 - 5:06pm

Surprised to see Daniel Johnston on dude's list, nice. He's not dead though buddy. ("he was a genious")

anyway the brothers are ripping it up, nice to see real talent on this show.

: 09/23/2009 - 3:40pm; blanca; WOW!!!!! Are you Taken???? Im Free.

: 09/23/2009 - 3:18pm; yvette; love the show! next time you come to frederick look me up! You sound like a great guy!

: 09/23/2009 - 2:58pm; Viewer; Since Jen is not shown - Does that mean she won or is she that stuckup!!

: 09/23/2009 - 2:51pm; Viewer; The lack of having Jen C here - Does that mean she won or is she that stuckup not to join everyone else?

: 09/23/2009 - 2:47pm; Diane; Mattin, Manu Chao is my favorite too! So cool!

: 09/23/2009 - 1:42pm; Jen; Eli- I think your halarious and I love The Unviverse series..Hot Chip and Arcarde Fire both sweet, Miike Snow too. I hope you dont get kicked off cus ur the only funny one on this season.

: 09/23/2009 - 9:08am; ted; Michael V. I am not suprised that your of the Christian faith. I don't think you or your brother have been bleeped once for language. It's always a pleasure to hear your comments on the show.

: 09/23/2009 - 2:40am; jane; Yea, where is Jen C? She rocks!!!!

: 09/23/2009 - 1:41am; Misty; I love the way you cook and how excited you are about being on the show. You make the best out of what you are given. People never notice anything. Isn't that so true. Keep up the great work and don't listen to anything but your heart. Keep Cooking.

: 09/23/2009 - 12:19am; Jill williamson; Let it go on record that I have a huge crush on Mike Isabella. I am almost jealous of his significant other. I think he makes the show this season. The irony over his likes versus mine are astounding. I wasn't sure if anyone loved City of God, and I always watch Anthony Bourdain. I am also in industry graduating from a quality culinary school in Hawaii and watch this show for tips and entertainment. Don't worry I'm not crazy Mike I, I'm rooting for you every week.

: 09/22/2009 - 5:09pm; Nikki; Mike V is a total cutie! I love sleeve tattoos & he can obviously cook, which to me is impressive...because I can't haha

: 09/22/2009 - 4:52pm; Viewer; Michael you are kidding me@\! Slingblade and Scent of a Woman are my 2 favorites as well, and I love Trader Joes! Keep on cooking good and cheer up dude!

: 09/22/2009 - 4:46pm; Jude74; What? No Jen C?

: 09/22/2009 - 4:15pm; Kristin; Never too old to love "I love College" - come on! He hit all the big things and makes you feel like your back in school! Too funny

: 09/22/2009 - 3:36pm; Sofia; I love El Menu by Gran Combo - always makes me hungry. Que le pongan salsa!!!!

: 09/22/2009 - 3:30pm; erica; i like you and feel you will be one of the last chefestants standing. good luck ~

: 09/22/2009 - 2:24pm; Anne; Jessica, you'll have to fight me for her...! :)

: 09/22/2009 - 12:02pm; Jessica; It's official we're perfect for each other.

: 09/22/2009 - 11:54am; taylor; you definitely have some great taste in music!

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