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130 NE 40th St, Miami, FL 33137 (305) 573-5550
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Miami New Times Best Of
Miami, FLBest Chefs
This is a lifetime achievement award one can win only once. The first five inductees were Norman Van Aken, Mark Militello, Allen Susser, Pascal Oudin, and Philippe Ruiz. This year's entries into our hallowed hall of fame are two toques who have been wowing Miami diners for more than a decade and who are, at the moment, presiding over the pinnacle of their careers. Michelle Bernstein and Michael Schwartz are not only the hottest, most talked-about chefs in South Florida (or, for that matter, Florida), but also their respective restaurants, Michy's and Michael's Genuine Food & Drink, are near universally acknowledged as the very best we have. Bernstein broke into the big-time ranks during her dazzling stint at Azul in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel; Schwartz made his name as chef/co-owner of SoBe's perennially popular Nemo. Both had to deal with obstacles on their way up — need we remind Michelle of her short work at The Strand, or Michael of his ill-fated helming of the Atlantic Restaurant? — but they worked hard, with full integrity and passion, until they succeeded on their own terms. That the two are known to be genuinely nice, humble human beings only makes the story of their rise that much sweeter.
Caterina
Female / Miami, FLlocal and organic ingredients
Michael Schwartz, chef/owner Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
Schwartz, an accomplished and talented chef has been hard at work in the kitchen since he was 14, evolving into the nationally renowned chef he is today. With his latest venture, he has created a showcase for the type of cuisine that he does best - homemade, unpretentious, delectable, with an emphasis on local and organic ingredients. With 90 seats indoors and out, and another 14 seats at a welcoming bar, diners can enjoy happy hour cocktails with snacks like deviled eggs and crispy hominy, an alfresco dinner in the courtyard featuring specialties from the wood roasted oven or be enveloped in the warm, jazzy ambiance of the dining room. A laid-back bistro with seriously good food and an impressive wine list with realistic prices, Michael's Genuine has already won the hearts of Miami diners in the short time since opening and seems destined to stay atop the list of the city's best restaurants for years to come.
MeganF
Female / Denver, COAmazing food in Miami Design District
Unbelievable brick oven cooking in the heart of miami
Lots of celebrities dining and dashing
Kitchen table is the best table in the house
Chef just got written up in every culinary magazine
BDP
Male / 41 / Denver, COMiami's Best New Restaurant
Our friends opened this new restaurant in the art district after a storied past of great establishments on the Beach. It's been a huge hit and it's largely b/c it's elegant, simple and the food is focused on extraordinary ingredients.
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