Michael Bonacini facts for kids
| Born | 1 March 1960 Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales |
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| Spouse | Valerie Bonacini |
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Current restaurant(s)
Jump
Canoe Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants |
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Television show(s)
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Award(s) won
Ontario Hostelry Institution GOLD Award
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Michael Bonacini is a famous chef from Wales, a country in the United Kingdom. He has Italian family roots and is well-known in Canada. He owns many popular restaurants in Toronto, Ontario, and is a co-founder of Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants. You might also know him from his TV shows!
Meet Michael Bonacini
Michael Bonacini was born on March 1, 1960. He grew up in Tenby, a town in Wales. He learned how to cook and became a chef in London, England.
His Journey to Canada
In 1985, Michael Bonacini moved to Canada. He brought his cooking skills and passion for food with him. This was a big step in his career.
Building a Restaurant Empire
Michael Bonacini teamed up with a business partner named Peter Oliver. Together, they opened their very first restaurant, called Jump, in 1993. This was the start of something big!
Today, Michael Bonacini is a co-founder of Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants. This company owns many different restaurants in Toronto. Some of their well-known places include Jump, Canoe, Luma, and Bannock. They are famous for serving delicious food.
TV Star Chef
Michael Bonacini is also a familiar face on television. He is one of the judges on the exciting cooking competition show MasterChef Canada. On this show, home cooks compete to become the best chef.
He also hosts his own cooking show called Bonacini's Italy. On this show, he explores different regions of Italy. He teaches viewers how to cook amazing Italian dishes. Michael Bonacini has also appeared on other TV shows, like Cook Like A Chef and The Marilyn Denis Show.
