Is Michael's Genuine Food & Drink Still Open? Update (Miami, FL)
Current status
As of September 2026, Michael's Genuine Food & Drink is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: The 2026 Michelin Guide USA lists Michael's Genuine as a currently operating Bib Gourmand restaurant at 130 NE 40th St., independently corroborated by a Yelp business listing for the same address updated 2026-06.
- Season / episode Season 11, Episode 9
- Address 130 Northeast 40th Street, Miami, FL 33137
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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?
"Best Thing I Ever Ate" episode "Borrowed Favorites" featured Michael's Genuine Food & Drink's wood-fired, seasonal New American dishes in Miami's Design District. Chef Michael Schwartz opened the restaurant in 2007, building its menu around local Florida ingredients and a wood-burning oven, and it marked its 15th anniversary with a full remodel. The 2026 Michelin Guide USA lists Michael's Genuine as a currently operating Bib Gourmand restaurant at 130 NE 40th St., and an independent Yelp business listing for the same address, updated 2026-06, shows continued customer reviews. Uber Eats also lists an active delivery menu for the restaurant at the same Design District address, corroborating current operations. Both sources, dated within 2026 and maintained independently of each other, indicate the restaurant remains open under its original name in the Design District.
Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Borrowed Favorites
- What was featured
- Michael's Genuine Food & Drink's wood-fired, seasonal New American dishes
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
Frequently asked questions
Is Michael's Genuine Food & Drink still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Michael's Genuine Food & Drink is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed 2026.
What happened to Michael's Genuine Food & Drink after Best Thing I Ever Ate?
"Best Thing I Ever Ate" episode "Borrowed Favorites" featured Michael's Genuine Food & Drink's wood-fired, seasonal New American dishes in Miami's Design District. As of September 2026, Michael's Genuine Food & Drink is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed 2026.
Where is Michael's Genuine Food & Drink located?
130 Northeast 40th Street, Miami, FL 33137. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Michael's Genuine Food & Drink?
Season 11, Episode 9 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Borrowed Favorites”.
What do reviews say since Best Thing I Ever Ate?
The 2026 Michelin Guide USA lists Michael's Genuine as a currently operating Bib Gourmand restaurant at 130 NE 40th St., and an independent Yelp business listing for the same address, updated 2026-06, shows continued customer reviews. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.
Is Michael's Genuine Food & Drink still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?
Chef Michael Schwartz opened the restaurant in 2007, building its menu around local Florida ingredients and a wood-burning oven, and it marked its 15th anniversary with a full remodel. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 130 Northeast 40th Street, Miami, FL 33137
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- michaelsgenuine.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Florida
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Sources
- guide.michelin.com — https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/miami/restaurant/michael-s-genuine
- Yelp — https://m.yelp.com/biz/michaels-genuine-food-and-drink-miami
- ubereats.com — https://www.ubereats.com/store/michaels-genuine-food-%26-drink/n3l57VhuQryQnR4PoqWU7A
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