Anthony Amoroso
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Anthony Amoroso is an Italian-American chef who is the Executive Chef at SeaBlue at The Borgata
in Atlantic City, New Jersey
and was a winner on the Iron Chef America
episode Battle Branzino in 2009.
. When he was 18 years old, Amoroso told his mother that he wanted to attend cooking school. He is a graduate of the Culinary Arts Institute at Hudson County Community College
. After graduating, Amoroso began his culinary career at the Hilton at Short Hills
. Amoroso moved to New York City
and began working under Chef Rick Moonen
as a sous chef and then advanced to chef de cuisine at Oceana. He continued working under Moonen at Branzini, and was named Executive Chef to open RM Seafood.
In 2003, Amoroso relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada
after being hired by Chef Michael White to be the opening Executive Chef at Fiamma Trattoria and Bar at the MGM Grand Las Vegas
. In 2005, Amoroso moved to the Bellagio
where he worked as the Executive Chef at Michael Mina
's namesake restaurant, and was awarded two Michelin Star
s.
In the fall of 2008, Amoroso provided several recipe
s for Men's Fitness magazine
. While working at Michael Mina's, Amoroso participated in the Food Network
show Iron Chef America where he defeated Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto
in a battle featuring branzino.
In September 2009, Amoroso returned to the east coast as Executive Chef at Mina's SeaBlue at the Borgata in Atlantic City. His Iron Chef America episode originally aired on October 18, 2009.
Borgata
The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa is a luxury hotel, casino, and spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States. It is owned by Marina District Development, a joint venture between Boyd Gaming and a divesture trust established by MGM Resorts International...
in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
and was a winner on the Iron Chef America
Iron Chef America
Iron Chef America: The Series is an American cooking show based on Fuji Television's Iron Chef, and is the second American adaptation of the series, following the failed Iron Chef USA. The show is produced by Food Network, which also carried a dubbed version of the original Iron Chef. Like the...
episode Battle Branzino in 2009.
Early life and career
Amoroso grew up in an Italian-American family in Jersey City, New JerseyJersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City is the seat of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.Part of the New York metropolitan area, Jersey City lies between the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay across from Lower Manhattan and the Hackensack River and Newark Bay...
. When he was 18 years old, Amoroso told his mother that he wanted to attend cooking school. He is a graduate of the Culinary Arts Institute at Hudson County Community College
Hudson County Community College
Hudson County Community College is an accredited, co-educational, two-year, public, community college located in Hudson County, New Jersey.-Locations:...
. After graduating, Amoroso began his culinary career at the Hilton at Short Hills
Hilton Hotels
Hilton Hotels & Resorts is an international chain of full-service hotels and resorts founded by Conrad Hilton and now owned by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton hotels are either owned by, managed by, or franchised to independent operators by Hilton Worldwide. Hilton Hotels became the first coast-to-coast...
. Amoroso moved to New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
and began working under Chef Rick Moonen
Rick Moonen
Rick Moonen is a celebrated seafood chef and an early champion of sustainable fishing practices.Moonen graduated first in his class from the Culinary Institute of America and then went on to work at New York City’s La Côte Basque, Le Cirque and The Water Club where he commanded the kitchen for six...
as a sous chef and then advanced to chef de cuisine at Oceana. He continued working under Moonen at Branzini, and was named Executive Chef to open RM Seafood.
In 2003, Amoroso relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
after being hired by Chef Michael White to be the opening Executive Chef at Fiamma Trattoria and Bar at the MGM Grand Las Vegas
MGM Grand Las Vegas
The MGM Grand Las Vegas is a hotel casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. The MGM Grand is the third largest hotel in the world and largest hotel resort complex in the United States in front of The Venetian. The MGM Grand was the largest hotel in the world when it opened in...
. In 2005, Amoroso moved to the Bellagio
Bellagio
Bellagio is a comune in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located on Lake Como. It has long been famous for its setting at the intersection of the three branches of the Y-shaped lake, which is also known as Lario....
where he worked as the Executive Chef at Michael Mina
Michael Mina
Michael Mina is an award-winning American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author. He is the executive chef at his two namesake restaurants in San Francisco and Las Vegas, Nevada, and partners with Andre Agassi in Mina Group, a restaurant management company that owns 16 restaurants in...
's namesake restaurant, and was awarded two Michelin Star
Michelin Guide
The Michelin Guide is a series of annual guide books published by Michelin for over a dozen countries. The term normally refers to the Michelin Red Guide, the oldest and best-known European hotel and restaurant guide, which awards the Michelin stars...
s.
In the fall of 2008, Amoroso provided several recipe
Recipe
A recipe is a set of instructions that describe how to prepare or make something, especially a culinary dish.-Components:Modern culinary recipes normally consist of several components*The name of the dish...
s for Men's Fitness magazine
Men's Fitness
Men's Fitness is a men's magazine published by American Media, Inc and founded in the United States in 1987. The premier issue featured Michael Pare from the television series The Greatest American Hero....
. While working at Michael Mina's, Amoroso participated in the Food Network
Food Network
Food Network is a television specialty channel that airs both one-time and recurring programs about food and cooking. Scripps Networks Interactive owns 70 percent of the network, with Tribune Company controlling the remaining 30 percent....
show Iron Chef America where he defeated Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto
Masaharu Morimoto
is a well-known Japanese chef, best known as the third Iron Chef on the Japanese TV cooking show Iron Chef, and an Iron Chef on its spinoff, Iron Chef America. He is also known for his unique style of presenting food....
in a battle featuring branzino.
In September 2009, Amoroso returned to the east coast as Executive Chef at Mina's SeaBlue at the Borgata in Atlantic City. His Iron Chef America episode originally aired on October 18, 2009.