It is fitting that Michael Adasko made the leap from Music into the world of Food and Hospitality. What were once two disparate industries have now overlapped to embody the core interests of trendsetting tastemakers worldwide.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY Michael began his career at the home base for all “Music Heads”, the local record store as a teenage Clerk. After internships at DMC Mixer, Astralwerks and Liquid Sky Music, Michael received his BA in London England in 2000 and returned to New York intent on revitalizing the music scene. An early tastemaker, Adasko worked with everyone from “Little” Louie Vega, Theovery Corporation and Deep Dish, to beatmakers Pete Rock, Questlove and soul legends Roy Ayers and Omar while a Project Manager at Studio Distribution & BBE Records.

Along the way, his interests shifted organically to Event Platforms where music would take equal billing to food. In 2006, while working at Cornerstone Promotion/The FADER Magazine, Michael produced a National Event series for Johnnie Walker concluding in Miami for the annual Winter Music Conference. Michael’s interest in food was cemented, leading to a year-long Stage in Italy, before an enviable career-move into Luxury catering.

Fast forward and his interests in food have taken center stage. As the Director of Catering for Shiraz Events, Michael Adasko became renowned in the industry for his integration of new food trends and creative plating while honoring American Comfort Food classics. Through his trendsetting demeanor, deep connection to the food community and innovative thinking, Michael has been the leading creative force behind the expansion of Shiraz’s catering services.

Adasko has worked with and wowed a plethora of corporate clients including Google, Microsoft, Moët Hennessy, Gilt Groupe, Vanity Fair, Diesel, David Yurman, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Versace, MAC Cosmetics, Bentley and Crate & Barrel to name a few. Additionally his work with Celebrity Chefs Andrew Carminelli, Todd English, Alex Gremechelli, David Burke, Anne Burrell, Johnny Iuzzini, Lourdes Castro and Marc Forgione has seamlessly brought the restaurant experience to life at both consumer and corporate events.

Michael’s signature cocktails have also garnered national fanfare and the trust of small-batch and premium liquor brands such as Belvedere Vodka, Patron, Costellation Wines, Ketel One, Cloudy Bay, Absolut and Johnnie Walker.