Michael's (restaurant)

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Michael's
Restaurant information
Established1979
Owner(s)Michael McCarty
Food type California cuisine
City Santa Monica
State California
CountryUnited States
Other locations New York City
Website michaelssantamonica.com

Michael's is an American restaurant located in Santa Monica, California that was opened in 1979 by restaurateur Michael McCarty. [1] [2] [3] [4]

A second Michael's location was opened at 24 West 55th Street in New York City in 1989. [5] [6] [7]

Michael’s is known for many firsts: chefs that were young, American and college educated; waiters dressed in Calvin Klein; artwork from the likes of Jasper Johns and David Hockney and computer software to track sales and supplies. [8]

Alumni of the kitchen include Jonathan Waxman, Mark Peel, Nancy Silverton, and Sang Yoon. [9]

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References

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