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Michael Piazza photographed Mamaleh’s Deli in Cambridge, Massachusetts for the new issue of Yankee magazine with food styling by Catrine Kelty. The article, written by Amy Traverso, features Michael’s photographs of Mamaleh’s co-owner Rachel Sundet icing black-and-white cookies; spreads of the deli’s classic Jewish dishes like bagels, matzo ball soup, and Noodle Kugel; and a portrait of Mamaleh’s management team.

Michael Piazza returned to the studio with some cuddly, four-legged talent for a new shoot for Polkadog. Michael photographed holiday set ups for Polkadog’s Earth Day campaign, styled by Jenny Wilson, featuring their all-natural products and locally-made, recyclable packaging. The dogs on set enjoyed flavors like “Clam Chowda,” and “Walden Meat Jerky,” which is sourced from small farms that raise 100% grass-fed animals. 

Michael Piazza photographed the new Spring 2020 cover of Edible Boston, styled by Catrine Kelty. Michael photographed various recipes for a spotlight on a year-round favorite vegetable, peas. The salad on the cover features fresh peas, tender pea greens, ricotta cheese and edible flowers.

Michael Piazza photographed the members of Ocean Spray’s new Cranberry Chef Collective, a culinary collaboration comprised of some of New England's top chefs. The collective consists of Will Gilson of Puritan & Company, Irene Lee of Mei Mei, Evan Mallet of Black Trumpet, Cassie Piuma of Sarma, and Liam Luttrell Rowland of Spindler's. Ocean Spray, a cooperative owned by farmers, and each of the local chefs are passionate about showcasing farm-to-table ingredients on menus. Michael photographed the chefs at one of Ocean Spray's family-run farms in Carver, MA, where they learned how cranberries are harvested.

Michael Piazza photographed Food & Wine’s “Best New Chefs” feature for their Boston restaurant guide, highlighting a selection of standout restaurants and culinary voices. Michael captured plated dishes and restaurant details at Anchovies Bar, Iru, El Centro, Oleana, and Windsor Dim Sum Café, offering an intimate look at the creativity and culinary excellence shaping Boston’s historic dining landscape.