Philadelphia-born owner of The Genuine Hospitality Group, James Beard Award Winning Chef, and cookbook author, Michael Schwartz is the face of the South Florida restaurant industry and a nationally recognized celebrity chef. Since his flagship, Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink, first opened in Miami’s Design District in 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.
When you think of the Miami dining scene, it usually evokes thoughts of fancy, overpriced night club-esque restaurants that serve their meals on white square plates. Chef Michael Scwhartz is probably the exact opposite of that stereotype. When we met up with Michael at his restaurant in the Design District of Miami, he was going through a scrumptious haul from a local farm with his on-staff forager. Video by Munchies
