Miguel Trinidad Executive Sous Chef

I can cry in the rain or dance in the storm

– Pablo Neruda, Junot Diaz, Paulo Coelho

BEST KNOWN FOR
99thfl Cannabis Dinner Club, Host of Bongappetite

MOST PROUD OF
My amazing kids. Life is better with them in it.

JOINED
January 2026

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
36 years in the restaurant industry covering all positions in both front and back of house. I opened 3 of my own restaurants and a dozen other across NYC. I am a cookbook author, food and beverage consultant, cannabis disruptor, educator.

PERSONAL
Spending time with my kids exploring new things, places and food.

FAVORITE PAST TIME
Dancing and connecting with my extended family

HEROES
Feran Adria, Antony Bourdain and my Dad.

UNFULFILLED AMBITION
I have to cook a 99thfl dinner on the moon