James Staiano facts for kids

James Staiano is a very talented American chef. He is the top chef, known as the executive chef, at The Madison Room and Bar. This restaurant is inside the famous New York Palace Hotel in New York City. Chef Staiano has worked at this hotel for an amazing 24 years!

Who is Chef James Staiano?

As the executive chef, James Staiano is in charge of everything that happens in the kitchen. He creates the menus, manages the cooking staff, and makes sure every dish is perfect. Under his leadership, The Madison Room has earned two Michelin stars. This is a huge honor in the world of cooking.

What are Michelin Stars?

Michelin stars are like gold medals for restaurants. They are given out by the Michelin Guide, which is a very old and respected guide that reviews restaurants all over the world. Getting one star means a restaurant is "a very good restaurant in its category." Two stars mean it has "excellent cooking, worth a detour." Three stars mean "exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey." Earning two stars shows that Chef Staiano's cooking is truly outstanding!

Chef Staiano's Culinary Path

Before leading The Madison Room, Chef Staiano helped create the menu for another restaurant called Istana. Istana was also located in the New York Palace Hotel in the late 1990s. It was a "pan-Mediterranean" restaurant, meaning it served food inspired by countries all around the Mediterranean Sea, like Italy, Greece, and Spain. Chef Staiano also worked at the Helmsley Palace, which was the previous name for the New York Palace Hotel. His long career at the same location shows his dedication and skill in the kitchen.

See also

• List of Michelin starred restaurants