Meet Michael Sibert: 2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassador

From humble beginnings in Greenwood, South Carolina Michael Sibert has emerged as a culinary powerhouse in South Carolina. After growing up watching his grandparents cook for both family and their community, Sibert was inspired to pursue a culinary career. He attended the Culinary Institute of the Carolinas and first made his mark in Greer at White Wine & Butter, a family affair that featured Cajun recipes from his wife’s great-grandmother.

These days, Sibert is making waves with his latest concept: Anonymous Burger, a smash burger joint featuring “conspiracy theory” menu items like the Sasquatch Burger with Area 51 sauce, located in the Cartwright Food Hall in Greer. 

“At Anonymous, we offer a hidden menu that keeps guests totally engaged and coming back to try what’s next,” says Sibert. “In a nutshell, the inspiration behind my restaurants is to give my crazy ideals a permanent home and create opportunity for community, friends, and family.” 

As a chef ambassador, Sibert has traveled around the country to promote local farmers and put a spotlight on the high-quality farmlands, produce, and seafoodavailable in South Carolina. He’s eager to pay his success forward to his local community. 

“Being a chef ambassador, the biggest thing I take away from it is representing my state to the fullest to educate people about the agriculture we have here in South Carolina,” Sibert says. “It’s rewarding when I get to take a local farmer on stage with me and transform the product that they have grown and raised from scratch and combine it with other certified South Carolina products and put them on a pedestal praising their hard work and dedication in the process.” 

Chef Sibert’s Greenwood Recommendations:

Dinner: Philly Cheesesteak at Mig’s Pizza Castle 

Dessert: Mangonada at Refresqueria Vykos

Drinks: Bloody Mary at Break on the Lake

Learn more about the South Carolina’s Chef Ambassadors at SCChefAmbassadors.com.

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