Mike Riska
Beaches - Team Captain
Mike Riska
Mike Riska began developing a passion for cooking at the young age of 15. The Gainesville/Ocala native was a Y2K graduate and has managed everything from popular chain restaurants to farm-to-table bistros – he’s even owned his own food truck. In 2013, Mike joined the Southern Table Hospitality team and has never looked back.
Mike loves being part of Southern Table for “many reasons,” including working with hands-on owners, using locally sourced ingredients and consistently leveling up the restaurant’s brands. When he isn’t hard at work, Mike enjoys running, surfing, skateboarding. He also loves to travel and spend time with his wife and two children.