Michael’s On East has been honored with the “Best of Award of Excellence” designation for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2020 Restaurant Awards. Recognized among other winners from all over the globe as a top destination for wine lovers, the restaurant is the only honoree in the ‘Best Of Award of Excellence’ category in the Sarasota-Manatee region. Michael’s On East was first recognized by the Wine Spectator in 1989. The elevated ‘Best of Award of Excellence’ award in 2020 represents an upgraded level of recognition for Michael’s On East in the annual Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. “This coveted ‘Best of Award of Excellence’ distinction is a very gratifying recognition for our Wine Team! As our region hopes to welcome domestic tourists to our beautiful area this summer and fall, the international recognition offered by this distinction helps us introduce Michael’s On East and Sarasota to oenophiles across the country,” said Michael’s On East Co-Proprietor, Michael Klauber.