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Is Michael's Genuine Still Open? Best Thing I Ever Ate Update (Miami, FL)

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As of September 2026, Michael's Genuine is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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Secondary source
guide.michelin.com

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What the source shows: A Yelp listing for the Design District restaurant, updated August 2026, shows continuing reviews and photos; the MICHELIN Guide USA also currently lists the restaurant as a 2026 Bib Gourmand selection.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The episode titled 'Sweet Tooth' featured Michael's Genuine's wood-fired, seasonal New American cooking and a dessert from the kitchen of chef-owner Michael Schwartz. Michael's Genuine Food & Drink is a restaurant in Miami's Design District at 130 Northeast 40th Street, led by Schwartz, a James Beard Award-winning chef, according to the restaurant's own site, michaelsgenuine.com. A Yelp listing for the restaurant, updated 2026-08, shows continuing customer reviews and photos, according to Yelp. The MICHELIN Guide USA currently lists Michael's Genuine as a 2026 Bib Gourmand selection, according to guide.michelin.com. A local dining guide, brickelldowntownliving.com, listed the restaurant's 2026 Miami Spice prix-fixe menu, offered Monday through Saturday at dinner and Sunday afternoons.

Michael's Genuine Food & Drink appeared in the 'Sweet Tooth' episode for its wood-fired, seasonal New American menu, prepared by chef-owner Michael Schwartz at the restaurant's Design District location, 130 Northeast 40th Street, Miami, according to michaelsgenuine.com.

The 'Sweet Tooth' episode also featured a dessert course from Michael's Genuine Food & Drink, the Design District restaurant led by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Schwartz, according to guide.michelin.com, which lists the restaurant as a 2026 MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand selection.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 3, Episode 4
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Sweet Tooth
What was featured
wood-fired, seasonal New American dishes and a dessert
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Michael's Genuine
Season / episode
Season 3, Episode 4
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Sweet Tooth
What was featured
wood-fired New American dishes and a dessert course
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Michael's Genuine
Season / episode
Season 3, Episode 4
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Sweet Tooth
What was featured
a dessert course from the wood-fired kitchen
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Michael's Genuine

Frequently asked questions

Is Michael's Genuine still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Michael's Genuine is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Michael's Genuine after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The episode titled 'Sweet Tooth' featured Michael's Genuine's wood-fired, seasonal New American cooking and a dessert from the kitchen of chef-owner Michael Schwartz. As of September 2026, Michael's Genuine is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Michael's Genuine 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?

Season 3, Episode 4 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Sweet Tooth”.

What do reviews say since Best Thing I Ever Ate?

A Yelp listing for the restaurant, updated 2026-08, shows continuing customer reviews and photos, according to Yelp. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Michael's Genuine still using the Best Thing I Ever Ate menu or branding?

A local dining guide, brickelldowntownliving.com, listed the restaurant's 2026 Miami Spice prix-fixe menu, offered Monday through Saturday at dinner and Sunday afternoons. 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

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