chef Mike Bagale's world famous invention - the edible green apple balloon .

Jan 31, 2012 - Mike Bagale creates the world’s first Edible Balloon. This is the original video capturing the moment in real time.

2010

  • Alinea named Best Restaurant in North America by The World's 50 Best Restaurants

2011

  • Alinea named Best Restaurant in North America by The World's 50 Best Restaurants

  • Ranked No. 6 Restaurant in the World by The World's 50 Best Restaurants (highest ranking in Alinea history)

2012-2018

  • Creator of the Edible Balloon at Alinea

  • Alinea maintains Three Michelin Stars

2019

  • Founded Super Food Concepts

  • Developed creative, culinary, and experiential projects for Sakara, Vogue, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz

2024

  • Executive Chef (2024-2026) & Partner (current) at Sip & Guzzle

  • Sip & Guzzle ranked No. 5 Bar in North America by North America's 50 Best Bars (first year open)

2025

  • Tavern Burger recognized No. 1 Burger in North America by World's 101 Best Burger Places

2026

  • Sip & Guzzle named No. 1 Bar in North America by North America's 50 Best Bars

  • Sip & Guzzle named Best Bar in Northeast USA

  • Sip & Guzzle ranked No. 1 Casual Restaurant in North America by OAD

  • Tavern Burger ranked No. 1 in North America and #6 Burger in the World by World's 101 Best Burger Places

Mike Bagale is a chef, restaurateur, and creative director known for building category-defining hospitality experiences.

As Executive Chef of Alinea, he helped lead the restaurant during its highest-ranked period on The World's 50 Best Restaurants, where it was recognized as the No. 1 restaurant in North America while maintaining three Michelin stars. He later became a partner at Sip & Guzzle, helping the concept earn recognition as the No. 1 Bar in North America on The World's 50 Best Bars and No. 1 Casual restaurant in N. America by OAD.