Michael Ryan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1953 (age 71–72) |
| Occupation | Chef |
| Known for | Michelin starredArbutus Lodge |
| Partner | Catherine Ryan |
| Children | 3 |
Michael Ryan (born 1953,Cork) is anIrishMichelin star winninghead chef and hotel-owner inCork,Ireland. In the period 1971-1999 he and his family were owners of the Michelin star winningArbutus Lodge.
Following in the footsteps of his older brotherDeclan, Ryan did a part of his chef training abroad, working in France withPaul Bocuse inLyon and theTroisgros family inRoanne.[1][2] Afterwards, he worked as chef and head chef in Arbutus Lodge, till its closure in 1999.
He opened Isaacs Restaurant with his wife Catherine Ryan and their business partner Canice Sharky (formerly of Ballymaloe) in 1992.
His son Philip took the reins in 2020 upon his retirement[3]
Michael Ryan is the younger brother ofDeclan Ryan, former head chef and now artisan baker.
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