Posted: Sunday, February 22, 2009 6:37 am

Chef Profile: Mike Zelenak

What is your mission at Maple Street Grill? To treat every guest as if they were in my home

What types of foods did you grow up eating? Burgers and dogs

When did you know you wanted to be a chef? At the age of 15

How would you describe your culinary style? Simple foods with a twist to make it memorable

What is your favorite cookbook? Rachael Ray’s “30 Minute Meals”

What would be your last meal? Pepperoni pizza

Where do you go out to dinner? Kirkenburts on Cason Lane — great barbecue

What is your favorite kitchen item? Food processor

What is your guilty pleasure food? Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

What would be a staple item in your pantry? Pasta — any kind