# Michael Anthony’s Gramercy Tavern Legacy, His First New Restaurant in 20 Years & a Skyline Chili Debate!!

An episode of [The Chef's Cut](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1820686169), 19 Jan 2026, 49 min.

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Adrienne and Joe are joined by acclaimed Chef Michael Anthony to talk about his time at the iconic Gramercy Tavern, and what he hopes to achieve at his new restaurant, Lex Yard at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Plus, we discuss: • His biggest mistake after taking over the kitchen at Gramercy Tavern • The most exciting things about launching at the Waldorf Astoria and why its history is so important • His journey from Indiana to Japan, then to France, and finally to New York City • What it means to have “courage” in the kitchen and whether or not the industry has gotten too soft (hint: it hasn’t) • Reinventing and updating the Waldorf Salad • Fork It or Forget It: Skyline Chili (compliments of Michael's hometown) • Walk In Confession: Mike finds an emergency hire and somehow doesn’t live to regret it Follow Michael: @chefmikeanthony Follow the show: @chefscutpod Follow Adrienne: @chefadriennecheatham Follow Joe: @insta.flamm

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