MEET THE CREW
The team at Electric City Butcher are dedicated to bringing our guests the highest quality product we can find, break, & produce into classic cuts, unique creations, & custom projects. Meet our crew below & get to know them the next time we see you in the shop.
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CHEF MICHAEL PUGLISI, FOUNDER
Chef Michael started his culinary career in the unlikely town of Schenectady, NY. His attention to detail, passion for sourcing, and disciplined execution would take him in a matter of three short years, from line cook at a local restaurant to head butcher, and ultimately Executive Sous Chef, at one of the country’s premier restaurants in a matter of three short years.
Chef Michael started cooking at a local restaurant in Upstate New York when he became fascinated with butchery, reading every book he could on the subject. Soon, his curiosity got him the opportunity to work at Barbara Lynch’s The Butcher Shop in Boston. He went on to butcher at Fountaine Bleu Hotel and Resort Miami Beach for their nine restaurants. He was soon was noticed by Thomas Keller’s Bouchon, Los Angeles. There, Puglisi climbed the ranks once again to Executive Sous Chef.
Ask Puglisi when the idea of Electric City Butcher began, and he’ll mention a five-week stint in Sicily, exploring the macellerias, restaurants, and local farms of the island villages from which his ancestors came. It’s that Old World nostalgia with the most cutting edge culinary techniques that make Electric City Butcher so special.
STEVE SABICER
Steve joined ECB as an apprentice in 2016. Upon completing his training, he was hooked, and returned to become a partner in the business in May 2017. Most days he makes sure marketing, financials, wholesale, classes, and new business opportunities are well taken care of. Steve’s background is in marketing and public relations, and he spent more than 15 years helping mission-driven companies and organizations in the healthcare and sustainability industries grow and succeed. Steve went to Pomona College to get a degree in Ancient History, because it’s cool. He’s married with three kids in Claremont, CA.