Restaurant · California cuisine

Michael's

Name: Michael's
Address: Santa Monica, United States

Santa Monica, United States

Michael's is a restaurant in Santa Monica, California, founded in 1979 by Michael McCarty and widely credited as an early pioneer of California cuisine. It is known for market-driven, seasonal dishes, its contemporary art-filled rooms, and an award-nominated cookbook by McCarty.

Who's worked here

Nancy Silverton · Cook in the kitchen of Jonathan Waxman1979–1981

Jonathan Waxman · Co-founder / chef1979–1984

Ken Frank · Opening Chef / Original Chef1977–1979

Sang Yoon · Executive Chef2000

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