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Michael’s On East Partners with Temple Beth Sholom to Utilize Kosher Catering Kitchen & Venue for Sarasota & Bradenton Communities
Temple Beth Sholom and premier caterer Michael’s On East have entered a partnership to provide a new kosher catering opportunity to Sarasota and Manatee counties. Temple Beth Sholom maintains a kosher kitchen and is now working with Michael’s On East Co-Proprietor Phil Mancini to make this kosher venue available on an ongoing basis.
“This is a major break-through for those observing kosher dietary laws and desiring to participate in this gourmet, traditional format,” said Lorie Rabin, catering chair and board liaison from Temple Beth Sholom.
The Temple Beth Sholom kitchen requires no special process to prepare the facility for these kosher events. With this expanded partnership, Michael’s On East has exclusive access to the Temple Beth Sholom kosher facility where preparation is facilitated by Michael’s culinary team and specially-trained Temple personnel supervise for adherence to Conservative Kashrut dietary laws.
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“I’ve been privileged to work with the Jewish community in so many ways over the years,” said Phil Mancini. “It is our pleasure to provide this expanded opportunity for clients to enjoy fine kosher catering on-premise at Temple Beth Sholom.”
The Temple’s social hall can accommodate 40 to 240 guests. Members of the community (Jewish and non-Jewish), are encouraged to contact Temple Beth Sholom at 941-955-8121 to check availability and schedule events. Once a date is secured, event coordinators will contact Phil Mancini at 941-366-0007, ext. 227 orphil@bestfood.com to arrange menu selection and a customized catering package.
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About Temple Beth Sholom
Temple Beth Sholom is a Conservative egalitarian synagogue offering a full range of Jewish services for all life-cycle events. The facility is located at 1050 South Tuttle Avenue in Sarasota. For more information about Temple Beth Sholom, call 941.955.8121 or visit www.templebethsholomfl.org.
About Michael’s On East
Michael’s On East was founded on April 27, 1987. Located at 1212 East Avenue South in Midtown Plaza, the iconic restaurant is open for lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, open for dinner 6 p.m. to close Monday through Thursday and 5:30 p.m. to close on Friday and Saturday. The establishment is the winner of the 2009 Fine Dining Hall of Fame, and received their 24th consecutive AAA Four-Diamond Award in 2013. Michael’s On East is a contemporary fine dining restaurant featuring an extraordinary supper club atmosphere, inspired cuisine and an intimate piano bar. Michael’s On East Catering is Sarasota’s premiere caterer creating memorable events from candlelit dinners for two to dazzling galas for 1,000. Michael’s Wine Cellar hosts more than 1,000 International estate-bottled wines including more than 200 domaine wines under $20, boutique spirits and craft beers. Michael’s Wine Cellar is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 941-366-0007 or visit www.bestfood.com.
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