Chef Michi’s Cuisine of blending Japanese, French and Italian flavors has earned him the true “it” factor in ritzy Manhattan Beach. His longevity proves that his award-winning food withstands any new trend. In 1997 Michi was voted Top Ten new restaurants by Los Angeles Magazine, placing Manhattan Beach on the gourmet map, and in 2005 Los Angeles Magazine voted his stylishly hip martini bar as one of the top ten in Los Angeles.