About
Michael Mina’s story is one of over two decades of influence, passion, and achievement. Michelin-starred MICHAEL MINA, Michael’s flagship restaurant in the heart of San Francisco, represents the culmination of his core culinary philosophies, Middle Eastern heritage, lauded chronicles as a chef and restaurateur, and personal character. A crown jewel of Michael’s restaurant empire, MICHAEL MINA is the eponymous signature restaurant which opened in the same location (formerly AQUA) and city where Michael first established his culinary reputation 20 years ago.
With accolades including James Beard Foundation “Who’s Who of Food & Beverage” inductee in 2013, Gayot Restaurateur of the Year 2011, Bon Appétit Chef of the Year 2005, San Francisco Magazine Chef of the Year 2005, as well as the International Food and Beverage Forum’s Restaurateur of the Year 2005, Michael continues to dazzle the culinary world with bold dining concepts that have contributed to San Francisco’s reputation as a world-class epicurean destination and made him an integral part of the dining scene across the country.
Michael’s culinary and business vision led to the founding of his company, MINA Group, with partner Andre Agassi in 2002. Under the auspices of MINA Group, he has opened over 40 operations including BARDOT BRASSERIE in Las Vegas; BOURBON STEAK in DC, Glendale, Miami, Nashville, Orange County, Santa Clara and Scottsdale; CAL MARE in Los Angeles and Springfield; INTERNATIONAL SMOKE in San Francisco, Houston and Aventura; LOCALE MARKET and FARMTABLE KITCHEN in St Petersburg, Florida; MARGEAUX BRASSERIE and PETIT MARGEAUX in Chicago; MICHAEL MINA in San Francisco and Las Vegas; PABU in San Francisco and Boston; PIZZA & BURGER in Miami Beach; RN74 in Seattle; STRIPSTEAK in Las Vegas, Miami Beach and Waikiki; THE HANDLE BAR in Jackson Hole; THE RAMEN BAR in San Francisco; THE STREET: A MICHAEL MINA
SOCIAL HOUSE in Waikiki; and TRAILBLAZER TAVERN in San Francisco. For a complete list of restaurants please visit http://michaelmina.net/.
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An Evening at Market with Michael Mina and Carl Schroeder
