EJ Miller

EJ Miller

The Sporting Club Houston

Houston, TX – Houstonian and avid Houston Astros fan, chef EJ Miller, who has made a mark on the Houston dining scene at top restaurants ranging from Coppa Ristorante Italiano to Riel was recently appointed Executive Chef of the upcoming International Smoke concept. The famed collaboration between Food Network star Ayesha Curry and celebrity chef Michael Mina, marks the third location of this concept, which will make its debut next month in CITYCENTRE. In this role, Miller will oversee day-to-day operations for the 200-seat restaurant, which explores global approaches to fire, grilling and smoke to create flavorful dishes.
“Chef Miller was a natural selection as our Executive Chef for our Houston location,” said Chef Mina. “A Bayou City native, EJ has a firm foundation in what Houstonians look for when dining out and coupled with his fine technique, energetic leadership style and passion for working closely with the best farms and artisans in the city, EJ’s experience and expertise fit perfectly with International Smoke’s mission, vision and direction.”

Miller has kept close to his Houston roots by graduating from the Culinary Institute LeNotre in 2012. Following graduation, Miller joined Clark Cooper Restaurants and served as chef de cuisine for their concepts including, SaltAir Seafood Kitchen, Punk’s Simple Southern Food and Coppa Ristorante Italiano. He went on to work with the Treadsack Restaurant Group and the popular Downhouse restaurant in the Historic Heights, where he was instrumental in developing their popular day-to-night menu.

Miller can now be found running the kitchen at the newly opened The Sporting Club Houston where he is elevating the eating/drinking experience.

Accolades & Publications

Miller was nominated as CultureMap Houston’s 2017 Rising Star Chef of the Year.
Miller won Cochon 555 Houston 2019