There’s nothing quite so delicious as sharing joy! And that’s exactly what Dr. Kevin Brenner’s guest on this episode of Beyond the O.R. does on a daily basis. Sparked by a passion for all things culinary, Head Chef and Event Coordinator Michael Montilla’s career has been nothing short of a love letter to food and the five human senses. This successful entrepreneur and raconteur is unspooling lively stories, from the random mango salesman who changed his life to the unexpected way he wound up as a student chef at Le Cordon Bleu. “It’s a career that chooses you,” says Michael, whose high-end catering morphed during pandemic into a thriving home meal delivery business that offers comfort foods made of fresh, quality ingredients (launched as Montilla Meals). 

Dr. B. and Co-Host Elizabeth Morales tease out the fascinating details of Michael’s journey, from making and selling his first pot of rice as a child in Puerto Rico to the colorful frontlines experience he had while training at Spago, Wolfgang Puck’s famous flagship eatery. With his signature creativity and charisma, Michael will inspire you to get started cooking up something delicious (or maybe just pick up the phone and order a meal?)