executive chef michael presnal

a native of western massachusetts, executive chef michael presnal received his formal training at vermont’s prestigious new england culinary institute. after training under some of new york’s and boston’s most acclaimed chefs, michael was appointed executive chef at savoir fare, a contemporary american restaurant on martha’s vineyard. named “the island’s best,” the restaurant attracted a loyal following of locals and celebrity vacationers.

michael opened his first restaurant – alchemy - on martha's vineyard in 1999 where he served as executive chef until 2002. his unique and creative take on french bistro cuisine and knowledge of fresh ingredients turned alchemy into the island’s hottest restaurant.

michael’s dream of bringing a sophisticated contemporary restaurant to the pioneer valley was realized in 2002, when he found and remodeled the former federal hill club in agawam, massachusetts. presnal now brings his unique and playful perspective to new american cuisine six nights a week.