As you prepare for the holidays, whether your largest gathering is expected to be with family on Christmas Day or on New Year's Day as you host friends for a football bowl game, we know it can be stressful planning the menu for your in-home celebrations. Michael’s On East Executive Chef Jamil Pineda suggests this winning-recipe to please lover...

Michael’s Wine Cellar  has become the first spirits retailer in Florida to feature all three Inverroche Gins from South Africa. The company’s adjoining restaurant  Michael’s On East  is also the first restaurant in the state to debut the artisanal spirit with a new cocktail three years in the making.  Michael’s Wine Cellar &...

Honoring "Doc," Longboat's Legendary Visionary with Great Heart and True Character  Michael's father and Philip's mentor, Dr. Murray (Murf) Klauber, passed away on Thanksgiving evening. "Doc," as many friends, colleagues and GCCC members will fondly remember him, was an inspiration in so many ways.  The Klauber family would like to convey...

Michael’s On East, Sarasota, was recently recognized as one of Florida’s best places to dine as a member of  Florida Trend’s  2018 Golden Spoon Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame members appear in the Golden Spoon special section in the December issue of  Florida Trend  magazine. “The ‘Golden Spoon’ is such an honor f...

Michael's On East features a "Southern Comforts" Epicurean Adventure, beginning Monday, December 3 and continuing through Sunday, December 30. Enjoy this specialty three-course dinner menu featuring dishes inspired by good-ol-home cookin' for only $38.95 per person. A two-course lunch offering includes a choice of entrée and dessert for only $19.95...

Visionary, entrepreneur “Murf” Klauber dies at 91 By Gayle Guynup - Herald Tribune They are still there — footprints up and down Longboat Key’s beach, where every morning, Dr. Murray Klauber (better known as “Murf” or “Doc”) began his day at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort with a walk on those famous sands. While the waves may have washed the ...

The Michael's Culinary Team was back in the kitchen at ABC 7 today! Thanks to Sous Chef Kory Minor for sharing insights about the Prime steaks showcased at Michael's On East including in one of our newest starters. Here's our recipe for the Restaurant's brand-new Filet Mignon Tartare.  Filet Mignon Tartare  Hand-Cut Prime Beef with Farm-R...

Michael's On East features a Brazilian Epicurean Adventure, beginning November 1 and continuing through November 30. Enjoy this specialty three-course dinner menu featuring dishes inspired by beautiful Brazil for only $38.95 per person. A two-course lunch offering includes a choice of entrée and dessert for only $19.95 per person. We also invite yo...

Our own Michael Klauber was honored to guest host Suncoast View this morning. Click here to view the complete video segment .  He was excited to share South African craft gins he's worked for three years to bring to our guests in Sarasota. (And it seems like Linda, Stephanie and Joey appreciated Michael's determination to b...