Meet Michael Zislis of Manhattan Beach

Today we’d like to introduce you to Michael Zislis

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
A native of Palos Verdes, California, I was only 13 years old when I brewed my first beer for a science experiment at school. By the time I was an economics major at the University of Southern California, I was a master brewer. Possessing an insatiable entrepreneurial spirit, I opened a brewery fabrication company and started building breweries all over the world. I parlayed his brewing experience into opening several successful restaurants, including Brewco, Rock & Brews, and Rock’N Fish. In 2004, Zislis opened Shade Hotel. Listed as Conde Nast Traveler’s #6 reason to visit Los Angeles, the wildly successful luxury boutique hotel also landed on the prestigious publication’s Hot List for 2007, one of only 19 U.S. properties named. Soon after he opened a second hotel location in Redondo Beach. In 2011, The Strand House opened, a highly acclaimed restaurant featuring farm fresh fine dining in an environment that is reminiscent of an elegant yet welcoming oceanfront beach house, and brewco social is my latest transformation relaunch project in Manhattan Beach.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
At Zislis Group, we embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. While the pandemic was undoubtedly our most significant hurdle, our creativity and resilience allowed us to stay open and not only survive, but come out stronger. We are committed to continually evolving to provide the finest food, exceptional cocktails, creative experiences and genuine hospitality across all our properties.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am hospitality entrepreneur known for my beachfront restaurants and boutique hotels, I pride myself on the exceptional team we’ve built. From dishwashers to general managers to my corporate staff, every member of our team shares a genuine passion for guest care and authentic hospitality.

I am equally dedicated to using the best and local ingredients that we can get, which shine through in our food and beverage offerings. My goal is to create welcoming spaces where you can unwind and escape the harsh realities of everyday life.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://zislisgroup.com