meet the chef
Chef MichaelSibert.
Chopped Champion. South Carolina Chef Ambassador. The chef behind USA Today's 2026 Restaurant of the Year.
our story
From Greenwood, SC to a lasting legacy.
A Greenwood, South Carolina native, Chef Michael Sibert brings together refined culinary technique and bold Louisiana tradition to create a dining experience unlike anything else in Greenville.
A graduate of Cornell University and the Culinary Institute of the Carolinas, Chef Michael has appeared twice on Food Network and was crowned Chopped Champion in 2025. In 2024 he was named a South Carolina Chef Ambassador, recognizing his role in representing and promoting the state's culinary culture.
At only 22 years old, he earned his first Executive Chef role and has continued pushing culinary excellence to new heights through precision, creativity, and hospitality.
Under his leadership, White Wine & Butter was named USA Today's Restaurant of the Year for 2026 — a national honor reflecting his belief that great food and genuine hospitality bring people together.
culinary philosophy
Respect. Sustainability. Authenticity.
These values guide every ingredient sourced, every dish prepared, and every guest experience created at White Wine & Butter.
press & media
Selected features.
USA Today
Restaurant of the Year 2026 — 39 spots you need to visit
White Wine & Butter named Restaurant of the Year 2026 by USA Today — a national honor celebrating culinary excellence, innovation, and unforgettable guest experiences.
Continue reading →Greenville Online
Greer Cajun Restaurant Named One of the Best in the U.S.
Chef and owner Michael Sibert's 'Cajun comfort food' lands on USA Today's 2026 Restaurant of the Year list — placing White Wine & Butter on the national culinary stage.
Continue reading →Greenville Online (Video)
Inside White Wine & Butter — USA Today Best Restaurants 2026
Step inside the Greer dining room — polished finishes, warm Southern charm, and Chef Sibert's bold, French-meets-Cajun plates.
Continue reading →Eater Carolinas
Best Restaurants in Greenville, South Carolina
Eater's map of the best restaurants in Greenville features White Wine & Butter among the city's standout farm-driven dining rooms.
Continue reading →Southern Living
How to Find the Best Food in Any Airport
Southern Living taps a panel of Southern chefs — including Chef Michael Sibert — on what to look for (and skip) at America's busiest airports.
Continue reading →Food Network
Meet Michael Sibert, 2025 Winner of Chopped
From watching cooking shows with his grandmother to winning Food Network's Chopped — Chef Sibert on the long road from fanboy to TV champion.
Continue reading →SC Chef Ambassadors
Michael Sibert — 2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassador
Named to the 2024 roster of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors — a statewide honor celebrating SC culinary traditions and agriculture.
Continue reading →Guy's Grocery Games
Greer chef to appear on Food Network's Guy's Grocery Games
"The experience has given me the opportunity to represent my state, Greer, my friends and family," Sibert said ahead of his GGG appearance.
Continue reading →Southern Living
One-Ingredient Upgrades for the Best Thanksgiving Dinner
Chef Sibert's trick for canned cranberry sauce: warm it with orange juice, a splash of Prosecco, and a little orange zest.
Continue reading →Anonymous Burger
Meet Michael Sibert: 2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassador
From Greenwood, SC to a culinary powerhouse — and now Anonymous Burger, a smash burger concept with a 'conspiracy theory' hidden menu in Greer.
Continue reading →WYFF News 4
South Carolina chef recognized with statewide honor
Chef Michael Sibert of Greer named one of three 2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors — celebrating the program's 10th anniversary.
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