A Philadelphia native, Anthony graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. He started his formal career in his hometown and has brought more than 20 years of experience to the culinary industry. From working in fine dining restaurants across the U.S. to education and consulting to running his own business, Anthony possesses an extensive background and unique perspective.

In 2003, after relocating to Alabama, Anthony introduced Birmingham to his first restaurant, AMBA, as Executive Chef and Partner. AMBA received strong local recognition receiving four stars in The Birmingham News. In 2005, Anthony opened (local) restaurant and cocktail bar. (local) quickly received four stars in the Birmingham News, then won "Best New Restaurant" by Birmingham Weekly. Anthony was voted one of the "Top Three Chefs" and (local) was voted one of the "Top Three Restaurants" in subsequent years also by the Birmingham Weekly.  (local) garnered outstanding reviews from Birmingham Magazine, The Birmingham News, Portico Magazine and was featured in Bon Appetit, Cooking with Paula Deen and the New York Times.  While at (local) Anthony was invited to head the "Best of Birmingham" dinner at the James Beard Foundation in New York City.

In 2009, Anthony founded the AMI Group, a collaborative of chefs and professionals providing hospitality services and strategic solutions for a variety of restaurant and foodservice concerns. AMI clients were represented in Alabama, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

On January 20, 2015, Anthony competed and won in season 2 of the CNBC network show "Restaurant Startup".  He pitched a modern American restaurant that he wanted to open in his hometown of Philadelphia. The show, billed as "The Comeback Cook" profiled Anthony, his 30 year friendship with his teammate and the custody battle that led him to sell his businesses in Alabama. Beating out the #1 food truck in Atlanta, Anthony got to test out the concept which garnered the first customer food survey of 100% on the show's history. Hosts and Investors Joe Bastianich and Tim Love both offered deals to Anthony.

Most recently, Anthony was slated with the task of revamping Porch and Proper in Collingswood, New Jersey. From revitalizing the Modern American menus to the rebuilding of the kitchen team, his efforts garnered a flurry of attention and positive reviews for the South Jersey establishment. Anthony is a proud single parent to his son, Steven. Anthony participates with Meals on Wheels, The Susan G. Komen Foundation and various autism related charities. He also is a guest speaker at George Mason University and Georgetown University.