Chef
Michael Franco
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Portrait of Michael Franco
i. Biography
Romagna regional cooking sets the frame at Dei Cantoni in Longiano, Italy, where Michael Franco works as chef. The kitchen is built around regional ingredients and house-made fresh pasta, keeping the work tied to place rather than broad Italian generality.
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The Current Chapter
Romagna ingredients and in-house fresh pasta define the cooking at Dei Cantoni in Longiano, Italy, where Michael Franco is chef today.
Career - Chef — Dei Cantoni, Longiano, Italy
Peer Recognition
Recognition for value and craft came with the Michelin Bib Gourmand for Dei Cantoni (2025), where Michael Franco is chef.
FAQ What recognition has Michael Franco received? Michelin Bib Gourmand for Dei Cantoni (2025). What is Michael Franco known for? Romagna regional cooking with in-house fresh pasta at Dei Cantoni.
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