The acclaimed restaurateur was the host of Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello.
Michael Chiarello, the acclaimed restaurateur, celebrity chef and formerFood Networkstar, has died.
He brought people together through the joy of shared meals, fostering lasting memories around the table."
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He most notably headlined his own TV series,Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello, from 2003 to 2010.
He denied the claims against him, and the lawsuits were settled the following year.
He has also been praised for a culinary philosophy that revolved around sustainability and a culture of shared meals.
Michael Chiarello.Steve Jennings/WireImage
