HAPPY HOUR HITS MICHAEL’S
Celebrated Restaurateur Michael McCarty Introduces a Happy Hour Menu
to His Legendary Santa Monica Restaurant

WHO: Michael’s, Michael McCarty’s renowned Santa Monica restaurant, a pioneer of fresh seasonal California cuisine; newly appointed Executive Chef John-Carlos Kuramoto, known for his knack for finding the best ingredients on the market; and Jason Robey, inventive farm-to-glass mixologist at Michael’s.
WHAT: Every Monday through Friday, Michael’s Restaurant in Santa Monica will offer its first-ever Happy Hour menu from 5 – Close (M-F) Saturday 6 - Close. During Happy Hour, guests may gather in the revamped bar/lounge to enjoy Farm-to-Table Bar Bites and mixologist Jason Robey’s special Farm-to-Glass Happy Hour cocktails, as well as select beers and wines. 
Drink options include:

  • The Dominicano - Dolin Blanc, Dolin Rouge, Citadelle Gin, Aperol, Orange Bitters ($8)
  • The Downtowner - Tito’s Vodka, Lime, Canton Ginger Liqueur, St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Soda ($7)
  • The 15th State – Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Ginger, Lime Soda ($8)
  • Jason’s Famous Punch #1 - Plum, Cherry Bitters, Fresh Young Coconut Water, Lime Juice, Grapefruit, Strawberry, Thai Basil, Ginger, Rum ($6)
  • Beer - Amstel Light, Stella Artois ($4)
  • Red Wine - Campos de Luz, Garnacha, Spain 2009 ($6)
  • White Wine - Szöke, Királyleányka, Mátyai, Hungary 2007 ($6)

Choices of Bar Bites include:

  • Oysters - Seasonal Mignonette ($3 each)
  • Truffle-Thyme Frites ($6)
  • Herbed Focaccia - White Balsamic ($6)
  • Bruschetta - Heirloom Tomato and Melon, Mint and Basil ($6)
  • Seasonal Melon and Serrano Ham - Mint and Olive Oil ($6)
  • Crispy Sweetbread “Poppers” - Whole-Grain Mustard Aioli ($6)
  • Potato Blini - Smoked Steelhead Roe, Crème Fraîche, Chives ($6)
  • Duck Confit Rillettes - Saba, Watercress ($6)

WHEN: Every Monday - Friday
5 – 7 p.m.

 

WHERE:                        1147 Third Street
                                    Santa Monica, CA 90403
                                    www.michaelssantamonica.com

RESERVATIONS: 310.451.0843

About MICHAEL’s: Michael’s debuted in Santa Monica in 1979. From the beginning, it has been a trendsetter, offering farm-to-table California cuisine and an award-winning wine list with impeccable casual service in rooms filled with the finest contemporary art. (In 1989, Michael’s opened a second location, in midtown Manhattan.) Owner Michael McCarty is also at the forefront of local winemaking with his own The Malibu Vineyard, and offers its latest vintages on the restaurant list. Michael’s Santa Monica is open for lunch Monday – Friday from 12 noon until 3 p.m. and dinner Monday – Saturday from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. For more information, menus, and reservations, visit www.michaelssantamonica.com or call 310.451.0843.