Since his flagship, Michael’s Genuine® Food & Drink, first opened in Miami’s Design District on March 13, 2007, locals and tourists alike have come to embrace and crave its refreshing combination of laid-back, bistro atmosphere and straightforward food emphasizing fresh, local ingredients. 10 years later, it’s time to celebrate with a taste of Genuine’s beginning with a menu throwback that honors the classic dishes that put Michael’s fresh, simple, pure cuisine on the map.
From this Thursday, March 9 until Monday, March 13, Chef Schwartz’s beloved neighborhood restaurant will highlight special dishes from its 2007 opening menu at lunch and dinner, including:
- Chicken Liver Crostini with caramelized onions
- Pulled Pork Sandwich with pickled red onion, creamy cucumbers & parsley sauce
- Butter Lettuce with orange, hazelnuts, avocado & shallot-hazelnut vinaigrette Rock Shrimp & Chorizo Pizza with escarole & toasted garlic
- Rigatoni with short rib sugo, homemade ricotta & lemon zest
- Chile Chicken Wings with creamy cucumbers
- Curried Duck Confit with mashed cauliflower & pear-raisin chutney
- Wood Roasted Onion stuffed with ground lamb & apricots
- Crispy Beef Cheeks with whipped celeriac, celery salad & chocolate reduction Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with anson mills grits, pickled onions, parsley sauce
- Indian Style Braised Lamb Shank with perfumed basmati rice & braised greens
“When you put everything into something and your family and staff depends on you to make it work, it’s an incredible responsibility,” reflects Schwartz. “We have always cooked the food we want to eat and embraced the freedom in that even though it hasn’t been easy. We have so much to be thankful for, especially our guests who have stood by us for so long and believed in our passion for putting better product on the plate. I’ve always said the secret to good food is... good food. And that’s what Genuine is all about.”
In addition to the long weekend long celebration, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink is taking the occasion welcome guests into the restaurant to reconnect with their favorites in new ways including an all new Happy Hour. For the first time, guests can enjoy 1⁄2 off oysters and all their favorite classic genuine snacks from crispy hominy with chile & lime to thick cut potato chips, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Monday – Friday at the bar, in addition to 1⁄2 off cocktails, wine and beer. The restaurant’s afternoon menu will continue to be served from 3-5:30p.m., more robust than ever with two sandwiches, two pizzas and a variety of other vegetable, meat and fish dishes, as well as the full raw bar.
The classic dishes will be noted on the restaurant’s menus and available a la carte during the throwback celebration. Join the anniversary by sharing favorite dishes and memories on Instagram and tagging #MGFD10. @michaelsgenuine will regram selections as part of the ongoing festivities.
