Matthew Silverman

Vintner Grill

Corporate Executive Chef

Overseeing the culinary direction of one of the leading restaurant groups shaping Las Vegas, Matthew Silverman’s innovation and passion for providing meals that stimulate and satisfy the senses is unparalleled.  Having cooked for some of the world’s foremost celebrities and working with some of the top restaurants and resorts in the world, Silverman’s creative ability in the kitchen is what keeps customers coming back for more.  As Corporate Executive Chef for the Michael Corrigan Restaurant Group, Silverman provides the direction for the company’s expanding restaurant line-up including; the RoadRunner Restaurants, Agave Comida y Tequila, and the Vintner Grill. Always aiming for perfection, Silverman is one of the new master chef’s making Las Vegas the epicenter for culinary excellence.

Prior to becoming a Chef, Matthew Silverman was a musical prodigy.  At the age of 17, he graduated from Van Nuys High School in California where he had already spent a hand-full of years studying music and performing with the Los Angeles Philharmonic.  By choice, Silverman ended his musical career before he was even old enough to vote and followed his heart straight into the kitchen of Wolfgang Puck.

At age 18, Silverman moved to Las Vegas to enroll in the Community College of Southern Nevada’s culinary program, which is one of the top programs in the country. He actually began his career working as a dishwasher in one of Puck’s local restaurants.  His talents were not overlooked and he quickly moved up the ranks in the restaurant.  Seven years later, Silverman was the youngest person ever within the Wolfgang Puck organization to be named Executive Chef.  His tenure with Puck’s restaurant group included the opening and managing of nine different restaurants across the country.

Eventually, Silverman tired of traveling and began searching for opportunities closer to home.  At this time, Michael Corrigan, a Las Vegas born businessman with an endless imagination and a relentless passion for great food, was looking for a new Executive Chef for his cowboy-themed RoadRunner restaurants. Following several interviews, countless phone calls and numerous cooking demonstrations, Silverman found a new home and quickly put his mark on the menu.

Never one to rest, Corrigan and Silverman opened an entirely new type of restaurant concept within the first six months of their working relationship named Agave Comida y Tequila, in Las Vegas’ exclusive Summerlin community. Knowing Silverman’s creative talents, Corrigan named him Corporate Executive Chef for all restaurants. Through extensive traveling and brainstorming sessions, Silverman and his team created an authentic Mexican menu with a contemporary twist.  Since its opening in December 2004, Agave has garnered numerous awards and continued media praise.

Always on the forefront of innovation, Silverman and Corrigan continue to push the evolution of the company’s restaurant portfolio. 2006 marked a new chapter for the company with the launch of newly designed RoadRunner Restaurant that takes a more sophisticated approach in its menu and level of interior design currently not found at the other RoadRunner locations.  In addition, the company also launched what has become the new standard for architectural excellence and interior design in Las Vegas, Vintner Grill.  A lively American bistro and wine bar, Vintner Grill’s menu features American dishes with Mediterranean influences.  Bringing a sense of casual elegance, Vintner Grill’s fresh and modern interior is only surpassed by its cuisine.

Silverman, Corrigan, and their team will continue to expand and bring culinary innovation to Las Vegas. With future projects already in the works, Silverman is sure to be at the forefront of taking the dining experience to an even more desirable level.