Michael Schwartz's original joint still delivers

Interior at Michael's Genuine

Chef and notable restaurateur Michael Schwartz opened Michael's Genuine in 2007, back when the Design District was way less design and way more District 12 (it’s cool, we know you “just watched Hunger Games for Jennifer Lawrence”). Using locally-sourced ingredients, Schwartz -- the man behind Harry's Pizzeria, Cypress Room, and, most recently, the eponymous Restaurant Michael Schwartz -- is whipping up innovative eats like kimchi Benedict, lemon-ricotta pancakes, a short rib and Fontina cheese panini, and the pan-roasted 1/2 "Poulet Rouge" chicken. You can also hit up to their happy hour to get loose on craft beers and specialty ‘tails.

Kimchi Benedict at Michael's Genuine