Restaurant Review of Michael's, Santa Monica

The legendary Santa Monica restaurant "Michael's" provides classic California-fare cuisine under the direction of executive chef, John-Carlos Kuramoto. Chef Kuramoto brings his unique culinary background, influenced by his Japanese and Mexican grandmothers and his training at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. Chef Kuramoto got this position through a rigorous audition process that included creating a 12-course tasting menu for chef-owner Michael McCarty. Proprietor, Michael McCarty opened Michaels Santa Monica in 1979, and remains one of the most acclaimed and popular restaurants in the United States, along with the midtown Manhattan sister location, which opened in 1989. An American restaurant, Michaels is renowned for developing a classic contemporary cuisine that constantly evolves with new ideas and ingredients. Learn how to create two spectacular dishes from the fall-winter menu. He shows you how to prepare Pan seared Scottish Salmon which is served with a Fennel Beurre Blanc Sauce, black trumpet mushrooms, sautéed spinach and farro grain. Also watch him create the famous Michaels Burger, one of the signature dishes of the restaurant. The plate presentation is just beautiful and make you want to visit the restaurant and try the wonderful food. Watch Sheri Sachs of the Restaurant Whispers give you a review of the restaurant and food.