Matthew Dolan is a San Francisco-based Chef, co-founder of CMD Hospitality Consulting, and author of Simply Fish.
Matthew Dolan has been passionately developing his culinary talents since he was fourteen years old. He received his formal training at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York and credits his work alongside professionals who honored the craft – including many “salty old European chefs” that ran well-organized and disciplined kitchens – as providing him with the fundamentals he needed to excel.
From New Orleans, New York City, Nantucket Island, and Helsinki, Finland, Matthew has strived to improve his technique while being exposed to a variety of restaurant environments. Dolan became part of the San Francisco dining scene with a successful run as executive chef at Garibaldi’s on Presidio. At 25 Lusk, Dolan realized his dream of building his own kitchen, where he continues to deliver inspired cuisine that demonstrates his passion and commitment to excellence.
“If what we are doing isn’t beautiful, then why do it? Ask yourself, is what I’m plating beautiful? If it isn’t, do it over.
Chef Matthew Dolan
