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Savannah Miller        

Chef De Cuisine at M Tempura & Recent "Top Chef" Finalist

Savannah Miller, a North Carolina native, started her career in hospitality at an early age, working part-time in fast-casual dining during her high school years. She has appeared at the Charleston Food & Wine Festival and has showcased her culinary prowess as a contestant on Bravo TV's "Top Chef: Milwaukee."

Her passion for the fast-paced environment led her to attend the New England Culinary Institute to pursue a professional career in the culinary arts. This opened the door for an opportunity to intern on the opening team at Matthew Jennings’ Boston restaurant Townsman. Following nearly four years of focusing on New England cuisine, Miller decided to bring her skills back home. She joined chef Michael Lee at M Tempura, a refined Japanese and Korean restaurant in downtown Durham, as his Chef de Cuisine.

Miller dedicated three and a half years to learning about Japanese cuisine and mastering the art of fish and vegetable cookery. She was in charge of running the kitchen for a 30-seat tasting menu restaurant.

Miller is an ardent supporter of the ecosystem of local farmers and purveyors, a philosophy she strongly believes in and has carried with her throughout her career. This ethos laid the groundwork for the opening of Glasshouse Kitchen in 2022, where she worked as Executive Chef before returning to her prior role at M Tempura.

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What Top Chef Finalist Savannah Miller Loves About Durham
We spoke with M Tempura Chef de Cuisine and Top Chef Season 21 finalist Savannah Miller just before the final two episodes of the season aired in June 2024.
Chef Savannah Miller Of Glasshouse Kitchen: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became a Chef
I wish I would have realized how many career paths there are in this industry that are not behind the line.
"Top Chef" finalist Savannah Miller talks eggs, North Carolina and why taking risks is "addictive"
"After filming 'Top Chef,' I've also found a new passion for competition cooking"

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