What’s New in Town

The man behind popular outposts Sakaya Kitchen, Midtown Chinese, and Bird & Bone, Richard Hales, has debuted his latest eatery Society BBQ. Housed inside the Citadel (8300 NE 2nd Avenue) food hall it offers offers 10 meats highlights like pork ribs, beef brisket, and beef ribs, and even vegan beyond burnt ends for those looking to avoid animal products. Diners can pair those mains with items like smoked potato or a wedge salad. Reviews from Yelp:  Date: 1/7/2020 Brittany B. Washington, DC- ” Unbelievable!!! I have never had such amazing bbq. I think society may have ruined it for me, I can’t imagine getting bbq anywhere now.”

Dining in Coral Gables just became a little healthier. On December 18th, a ribbon was cut and Dr. Smood 6th location in South Florida, and 13th in the United States, officially opened its doors at 271 Giralda Avenue. The brand follows a clear plan, “Never Artificial. Never Processed. Always Organic.” After seeking an all organic restaurant and not finding one, Danish businessman René Sindlev and his wife, Patrizia, decided to take matters into their own hands and, with this concept in mind, the first Dr. Smood opened its doors in Wynwood in 2014. Since then, the chain of commissaries has expanded to the New York area as well. The Coral Gables cafe will offer patrons a new menu that is only featured at one New York location, but will still offer some of their most popular dishes, such as the Avocado Toast. Their focus will revolve around breakfast, salads, sandwiches, smoothies, bowls and they will also have their own roasted coffee. For the lunch time rush, their grab-and-go concept will make this a healthy fast-food option. Dr. Smood prepares their food fresh every day by their in-house chef and in-house nutritionist who ensures their plates remain true to their mission.

Zest is a contemporary eatery that doesn’t adhere to one cuisine but takes inspiration from all over the world. The downtown Miami restaurant is the brainchild of Cindy and Delius Shirley, best known for their mind-blowing food at Ortanique in Coral Gables. Zest serves up food of Ortanique quality for brunch, lunch, and dinner, so prepared to be amazed by seafood and meat entrees unlike anything you’ve tasted before (exhibit A: oxtail and lobster ravioli).

High-end “clean” Mexican food has come to Miami, courtesy of new restaurant Gitano Miami .The eatery, which began in hip Mexican vacation destination Tulum and expanded to New York City last year, is a longtime favorite of celebrities and socialites. The menu at Gitano Miami, created by consulting chef-at-large, Mads Refslund, co-founder of Noma and former executive chef of ACME, is reflective of its Tulum roots. Guests can expect dishes like grilled avocado with ponzu, fish in banana leaf, and young coconut salad. It’s popular drinks like the Jungle Fever made with mezcal, cilantro, chili, and lime, also make its way to the menu in Miami. The multi-level space boasts a main dining room, bar, and lounge, outdoor dining and cocktail terraces and three-story tall glass atrium that can hold 110 for dinner and 40 for cocktails. The rooftop garden features ocean views, a tented lounge, teepees, outdoor showers. Plenty of the design features that make it an Instagram favorite in other locations made it to Miami as well like the wooden banquets, tropical plants, textured plaster walls, vintage light fixtures, pink neon Gitano sign, and large disco ball installation.   Hopefully the Miami location will have better luck than […]

A beachfront gem honored by Travel + Leisure as ‘World’s Best’, The Betsy Hotel anchors the quiet end of iconic Ocean Drive — and has one of the most exciting neighborhoods in America as its backyard. Inside, you’ll discover everything you’d expect from a luxury boutique hotel — thoughtful amenities, extraordinary service, a storied chef guiding the kitchens— and some things you might not, like a beloved gathering place for arts and culture, a curated events program ranging from yoga classes to live music, a royal welcome for four-legged friends, and the individual attention of a family-owned hotel. The Betsy Hotel 130 luxury rooms and suites combine elegant design with the simple beauty of a tropical hideout. Finished with marble bathrooms, luxury furnishings, and walnut floors, as well as delights like artwork from the owner’s collection and your own library. Many offer extra space with balconies overlooking the Art Deco district and the hotel’s Atrium. Whether gourmet fare at LT Steak & Seafood, updated trattoria classics at The Alley, or catering that feels like an artisanal feast, acclaimed Chef Laurent Tourondel and his team deliver culinary excellence every time.   Reviews from Yelp:  Date: 18/7/2019 Ron J.- ” Great service. Rooms r a […]

James Beard award-winning chef and mega-restauranteur, Michael Schwartz, announced that his latest restaurant will be a delivery only deli dubbed Schwartz’s Genuine Deli, launching this Thursday, October 10, on UberEats, with delivery coming soon to platforms like DoorDash and Postmates. “It’s no surprise we’ve been making bagels and brining and smoking our own pastrami for years at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink so I thought, why stop there?” notes Schwartz. “I think we’ve always had a deli we just didn’t package it that way. Now with our commissary kitchen dialed in over these past few years it’s time to turn it out. And don’t forget the pickle!” The menu is built around Schwartz’s favorites and classic deli fare. Highlights include “Overstuffed Sandwiches” served on rye with a half a sour pickle and filled with options like hot pastrami, roasted turkey, or a pastrami-turkey combo. Guests can opt to “make it special” by adding Russian dressing and coleslaw for $3 more. Chicken salad, egg salad, and tuna salad are served as sandwiches or in three-scoop mix-and-match platters, and the pastrami, turkey, and all salads are also available priced by the pound. Like any good deli, bagels can also be found on […]

Balloo, the chef-partner at longtime Miami restaurant, SUGARCANE raw bar grill, has ventured out on his own with a new, independent eatery, Balloo: Modern Home Cooking (19 SE 2nd Avenue). Housed inside The Ingraham Building in Downtown Miami, the restaurant is a partnership between Balloo, award-winning bartenders Gabriel Orta and Elad Zvi of Bar Lab, and real estate investor Shai Ben-Am. The cuisine and the space is an ode to Balloo’s Chinese-Indian-Trinidadian heritage, and the concise menu features unique mashups of these different cuisines. Think items like roasted curry calabaza served with roti, burnt cabbage tossed with crispy pork, Spam fried rice with burnt pineapple, a Trini spiced oxtail served with pigeon peas and rice, curry goat, and Chili crab tteokbokki (a spicy rice cake). Spice in all its varieties is certainly the star of the menu, and the restaurant boasts three different hot sauces to serve with the dishes called wing wa, which also happens to be Balloo’s name in Chinese. Drinks stay simple with a small selection of wine and beers, and some clever creations like kombucha and Micheladas by the Bar Lab team, who’s forthcoming wine bar Margot will be located right next to the restaurant.

One of Italy’s most beloved pizza makers, Gino Sorbillo, is bringing his fan favorite pies to South Beach starting Wednesday, October 30, with the debut of Sorbillo Pizza. Frequently touted as one of the most famous pizzaiolos in Italy, he has set on a worldwide expansion of sorts in the past few years. With eight eateries in Italy, alongside two in New York City, a newly-opened location in Tokyo, he has chosen Miami as the next city on quest his for a global pizza takeover. The South Beach location’s menu will be executed just as it is done at the Milan outpost offering only 300 pizzas available each day served on a first come, first serve basis. Classic Neapolitan pies will fill out the menu topped with ingredients like basil pesto, ricotta, pork sausage, smoked mozzarella, sliced black truffle, and more. His famous pizza fritta, a pocket of Neapolitan-style dough that’s fried and filled like a calzone, also makes it on the Miami menu. The rest of the dishes will be available daily until the kitchen closes, think items like veal carpaccio with gorgonzola sauce and walnuts, beef meatballs in San Marzano tomato sauce, and potato gnocchi with mozzarella. Beer, […]

Jamaican cuisine is getting the Wynwood treatment with the debut of Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen. The neighborhood, which is home to a plethora of buzzy restaurants, has been severely lacking cuisine from the islands until now. The indoor/outdoor eatery boasts an extensive menu of modern takes on Jamaican fare. Think smaller plates like pressed plantains topped with crispy snapper, salt cod fritters, jerk corn, and red pea soup with salted beef and pig tails. Larger plates such as fried chicken, oxtail, whole roasted snapper, and shrimp skewers round out the menu. A full bar menu is also available. “It is our mission to open a Caribbean restaurant that is eclectic, chic, artsy, and upscale, that will positively represent Caribbean culture,” notes one of the restaurant’s co-owners Shrusan Gray, who owns the space alongside Leonie McKoy and Rodrick Leighton. To pay homage to its roots, the restaurant even features a jerk “stand” offering chicken and pork jerk dishes served by the quarter, half, or whole pound, with classic sides like island slaw and fried plantains. Dukunoo is a West African word for “sweet thing” or “sweet mouth” and is also the name of the star dessert on the menu, which is made […]

Niven Patel, the man behind one of Miami’s most successful new restaurants, Ghee Indian Kitchen, is expanding his mini culinary empire with Erba, a pasta focused restaurant debuting sometime in 2019. For this new venture, Patel has teamed up with Piazza, who was mostly recently served as chef de cuisine at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink and has worked under Tom Colicchio and Justin Smillie making pastas. And while Patel is best known for his James Beard nominated run at his Indian powerhouse Ghee, he also has a strong background in the world of Italian cuisine. “When I started this career of mine I always had a fascination for pasta, and a lot of people who don’t know me perceive me as the Indian chef,” Patel told Eater Miami last year. “My passion for pasta and all things farm-to-table and things out of the wood oven is actually even far greater than Indian food has been.” Reviews from Yelp:  Date: 21/11/2019 Erik E.- ” Yum. Went there a few weeks ago and had a great meal paired with some good wine. Can’t wait to go again.” Reviews from Google:  Date: 22/10/2019 Jackie P- “Amazing addition to Downtown Dadeland. Reserve the chef’s […]

Up-and-coming Miami Beach neighborhood of Collins Park has a new restaurant to call its own with the debut of Mediterranean newcomer, Mama Joon (2216 Park Avenue). Inspired from the Lebanese background of Life House founder and CEO, Rami Zeidan, the menu features some of his favorite family recipes alongside Mediterranean dishes with a Miami twist. Think dishes like an extensive mezze platter filled items like marinated chili feta and tabouli; spicy eggplant toast, and roasted cauliflower to start. Larger dishes like lamb chops; meat kofta, and zaa’tar dusted corvina, round out the menu. As to drink, the bar at the entrance of the restaurant serves as a coffee and tea spot during the day while at night it transforms in to Mama’s Bar, serving up low ABV spritz cocktails that are inspired by the Mediterranean coastline and feature ingredients like falernum, kaffir lime and herb infused Mastika. The space boasts a high-ceiling dining room with an outdoor terrace overlooking the waters of Collins Canal. The space is decorated with Persian and Moroccan rugs, macramé and handwoven tapestry, as well as oversized custom hand-spun woven pendants to anchor the space.

Ramen in Miami has become easier to find thanks to InRamen Asian Street Eatery the new South Miami restaurant focusing on all things ramen that has taken over the former Carrabba’s Italian Grill space. Ten ramen dishes can be found on the menu including beer short-rib ramen, mushroom ramen, Asian smoked brisket ramen, pan ramen made with bacon and shrimp, and chasu ramen created with tonkatsu broth, egg, and pork belly. In addition to the different ramen offerings, the menu also features five bibimbap bowls, as well as a selection of dim sum, bao buns and small plates like parmesan crusted gyoza, short rib lettuce wraps, and veggie spring rolls. The restaurant is the brainchild of chefs Johnny H.K. (short for Hong Kong, a nickname given to him by chef and restaurateur David Burke), Bill Jiang and David Jiang, who all grew up together. Over the past 20 years the trio has worked in various well-known restaurants like New York City’s Balthazar, Oak Room, the Plaza Hotel, Nobu, Sushi Samba, and, of course, a number of David Burke’s restaurants.   Reviews from Yelp:  Date: 16/11/2019 Valentina A. – ” Absolutely delicious. Every bite was espectacular. Plenty of vegan/vegetarian options that were […]

London’s honor winning upscale restaurant, serving northern Chinese cooking Hutong Miami is coming to Brickell. The London oupost – arranged on level 33 of The Shard, imagined – serves an advanced blend of Szechuan and Northern Chinese food and depends on the much-cherished café of a similar name in Hong Kong. Hutong at The Shard’s cooking takes its motivation from the dishes served in the royal castles of what was then Peking. Anticipate that the Miami adaptation should stick to this same pattern with a mixed drink choice enlivened by fixings utilized in customary Chinese medication and dazzling insides – complete with conventional Chinese red lamps and wonderful hand-cut wood-framed ‘Moon Gates’. Return for refreshes. Lets welcome Hutong Miami to Brickell!

David Grutman’s Papi Steak Is Guaranteed to Be Another A-Lister Hangout – Groot Hospitality has done it once more, as they debut the brand’s freshest jewel—Papi Steak—in Miami’s South of Fifth neighborhood. The hot, close steakhouse pays respect to its mark dish—the ‘Papi Steak,’ put on the map by David ‘Papi’ Einhorn. The all-genuine steak initially made its presentation at Groot Hospitality’s unique diner, Komodo, in Downtown Miami. Subsequent to increasing a faction following and consistent worship for the dish, Groot Hospitality Founder David Grutman and Einhorn collaborated to devote the brand’s next dare to the acclaimed steak dish. Reviews from Yelp:  Date: 6/20/2019 Karl D- “Nice place full of energy and full of loud crowds:) If you don’t mind high noise than you should try the food which pretty good and pricey We liked all what we ordered and enjoyed it And we will comeback again (We like loud crowds and noisy places)” Reviews from Google:  Date: 9/23/2019 Luz Diaz- “Everything in restaurant was amazing!! But as for valet they stole my ray bans sunglasses so be aware very aware of valet and what you Lea r in car it will be stolen happen to me.”

Brickell City Centre Miami is getting ready to open an authentic Cuban restaurant that offers coal-fired grilled delights and Cuban BBQ cuisine. Famous Chef Alberto Cabrera, formerly of Little Bread in Little Havana and Bread & Butter in Coral Gables, is leading the kitchen at Marabu (701 S. Miami Ave.). The restaurant is Open Concept Cubano Style Decor. Here you will find a wide array of meat platters, grilled to perfection on open charcoal grill.

Another brilliant concept of L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon. it was announced that famed chef Joël Robuchon would be bringing multiple restaurants to Miami. The restaurant is owned/operated by New York-based Invest Hospitality and is connected to L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon (Debuting August 28) located on the second floor directly above Le Jardinier. Highlights on the menu include items like the Bass with fennel, tomato confit and Meyer lemon; Watermelon Salad with heirloom tomatoes, ginger, and mint; and desserts like the aptly named Blueberry made with blueberry and lemongrass with an eggless meringue. The 4,200-square-foot, 108-seat restaurant was designed by award-winning French architect Pierre-Yves Rochon and includes a 64-seat outdoor dining patio surrounded with plenty of plants. Le Jardinier is now open for dinner, with lunch service to begin shortly. Le Jardinier is open 6 to 10 p.m on Sundays, and Tuesday through Thursday; until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant is closed on Monday.

An ambitious and daring attempt to open Waterfront Taproom and Food Hall facility on 120,000 Sq-ft area of Riverside in Brickell, a 120,000-square-foot. This huge dining and entertainment park along the Miami River is scheduled to debut towards the end of August 2019. The “La Centrale” Food Hall has the capacity to serve 2000 people with food and a Brewery taproom, while enjoying a nearby pavilion that will feature decor inspired by the ancient Mayan town of Tulum, Mexico. Sporting events will be broadcast across dozens of TV screens in the pavilion. Marcelo Goulart, one of the investors leading the project, says the project will reshape the neighbourhood’s culture. “We love the development that is going on right now in Brickell, but there’s still a lack of entertainment options. Riverside will fill the need for a place of air, space, and sunshine, where locals can disconnect from urban life.” The Riverside. 431 S. Miami Ave., Miami; riverside.miami. Opens end of August 2019. Reviews from Yelp:  Date: 4/25/2019 Deerfield Beach  FL- “Retail therapy at its best. Brickell I love you. Can not wait to be back again. The stores where amazing and the view from the top floor was amazing. Great […]

There’s a brand-new creperie in town. Located at 295 N.W. 27th St. , the newcomer is called Giache Crepes And Art. Courtesy of owner Valeria Gaiche, this new business serves sweet and spicy gourmet crepes inspired by her grandmother’s recipes, according to its website. Vegan options and hot and ice coffees are also available. On the menu look for a tiramisu crepe with extra chocolate, the Lobster Mac & Crepe and Grandma’s Apple Pie. Yelpers appreciate the ambience, noting the walls are decorated with works from Argentinian-born artist Flavio Galvan.   Reviews from Yelp:  Date: 7/22/2019 Gaby L. Brickell, Miami, FL- “I have already been there twice and the Tiramisu crepe is to die for!! They’re big enough to split with someone else. I would definitely go back to try the rest of them!” Reviews from Google:  Date: 7/12/2019 Alejandro Dalmau- “Walked in because the place is very eye-catching. Great crepes. Friendly service. Nice coffee. I can’t wait to return.”

The Lennox Hotel is originally a Historic Peter Miller Hotel built-in 1936 – this historic building got transformed after nine years of renovations and extravagant expense of over 90 million dollars. Located on Collins Avenue and 19th Street on Miami Beach, the Lennox Hotel is a modern concept in Mediterranean Style Villa, designed by a famous Miami Architect Beilinson Gomez. The interior decor is an artwork of famous Argentinian Designer Juan Ciavarella. Today the Lennox Hotel is a property of Lennox Miami Corp with 4 separate buildings and 119 rooms. Reviews from Google:  Date: 7/15/2019 Marlon Media – “Beautiful hotel, rooms and friendly staff” Reviews from Tripadvisor:  Date: 6/8/2019 Martin- “New hotel opening soon looks great!!!”

Cafe La Trova. With classic and not-so-classic Cuban-inspired cocktails and bites — along with a coffee counter to boot — it is an ode to 1980s Miami Cuban culture.”}” data-sheets-userformat=”{“2″:9155,”3”:{“1″:0},”4″:[null,2,6989903],”9″:1,”10″:2,”11″:3,”12″:0,”16″:10}”>Longtime friends and business partners, James Beard Award-winning chef, Michelle Bernstein, and cocktail maker and cantinero, Julio Cabrera, have joined forces again to create Cafe La Trova. With classic and not-so-classic Cuban-inspired cocktails and bites — along with a coffee counter to boot — it is an ode to 1980s Miami Cuban culture. Reviews from Yelp:  Date: 6/25/2019 Jose J.- “Amazing experience, at our first visit we were receive by friendly hostesses. We got sat in front of the stage we the live music was complementing the great atmosphere. The manager Uliz went beyond our expectations, explaining every drink by detail as well as the food, we wanted to order everything that que talked about. The waitress (Patricia) was very polite and accommodating. This is not a dinner, this was an experience that overwhelmed our senses. We are definitely coming back. We loved it. Thank Uliz for receiving like family.” Reviews from Google:  Date: 6/12/2019 Tim Steinhoff- “This place is amazing! The atmosphere is fun and friendly. The staff are very fast and […]

Tigertail + Mary’s space and design by longtime Schwartz-collaborators Grove-based Arquitectonica and Meyer Davis Studio (NYC) is informed by its natural surroundings, embedded at the intersection the North Grove’s two main streets and fronted by a new corner park next to Terra and Related Group’s Park Grove entrance. The restaurant offers seating for 120, including bar, main dining room, private dining room and outdoor patio. The restaurant opens in mid-May and will offer breakfast bakery items from its walk-up café with seating at tables in the park, lunch, dinner and brunch. Valet parking will be available in addition to metered street and nearby garage. Look for reservations to open in early May. Walk-ins always welcome. Reviews from Yelp:  Date: 6/15/2019 Denise S.– “We love all Michael’s restaurants…this one no exception..we had the olives, lamb meatballs, tuna crudo, we shared pork, fideos, pasta…all out of this world..the chocolate cake forget about it…we live close by so this will be our go to place to eat..the service..a wonderful server named Matt was delightful..Thanks for a special night..” Reviews from Google:  Date: 6/10/2019 James Tauber– “Another new place that is just recently opened has a great selection menu of pizzas which seems to […]

The incredibly popular Time Out Market Miami is heading to South Florida with a food hall consisting of 17 different eateries for its first U.S. outpost. The market has tapped some of the area’s biggest culinary players like Norman Van Aken, Giorgio Rapicavoli, Jeremy Ford, Michael Beltran and Alberto Cabrera to open up inside its 17,500-square-foot space. Reviews from Yelp:  Date: 6/4/2019 Michelle L.– “My new favorite eatery on Lincoln Road. These food halls are like the new food trucks or Mall food court, if you will. Everything you’ll find here is from well known chefs and restaurants across Miami. I love the concept. Food can run you a bit pricey but good amounts and great for sharing or all by yourself. There’s a bar center court and a wine bar on the side. Pro tip 18% auto tip included. Check them out! There’s dessert too!” Reviews from Tripadvisor:  Date: 6/16/2019 Duranholycross– “What a perfect replacement for the town centers of old. Great food choices and a wonderful environment. Hang out with the family and everyone gets to order what they want. I had a few items, Pho, Oysters and a cheese plate. My wife had Tofu and fries. As […]

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Chug’s Diner is a Cuban American diner opened by the little Havana-raised owner of “Ariete’s” Michael Beltran, owners of famous and nationally acclaimed Coconut Grove Restaurant. Chug’s Diner is now open in the former Akashi Space. Their fabulous menu will be divided up into breakfast, fritas, handhelds, salads, large plates, with milk, and sweets and baked goods. The sweets and baked goods portion of the menu is headlined by Pastelito Papi, who will be serving up favourites like buffalo chicken, peanut butter and jelly, and redland guava pastelitos, alongside croquetas filled with ham and short rib. Other desserts like cajeta and goat cheese flan, strawberry cheesecake cookies and fluffernutters round out the menu. Reviews from Yelp: 5/28/2019 Alec W. – Chamblee, GA– My girlfriend and I went to Chug’s for lunch. They offer a “Cuban Sandwich for Two” that was ~$18 that was extremely good! I will definitely go eat at Chug’s the next time I’m in Miami. Reviews from Google:  5/27/2019 Michael Dunlevy – Awesome place to catch a quick meal. Had Chug Burger – excellent. Had dessert & cant say enough about the reese’s cake & cheesecake cookie.

Famous DJs spin tunes until early morning in this trendy, happening club with a rooftop terrace.

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In January the newest addition to the food hall trend will arrive to our beloved Lincoln Road. The Lincoln Eatery will bring together a total of 16 fast-casual, artisan, and grab-&-go concepts in a space that reflects the fast-paced vibe emerging in Miami Beach’s expanded Lincoln Road district. Whether you’re a local foodie looking for a quick bite or visiting from out of town and craving an authentic Miami Beach experience, The Lincoln Eatery has something for everyone and is the destination to meet, eat, drink and relax in Miami Beach.

North Italia will be opening in Brickell at the end of January. At every North Italia location, their teams of passionate and dedicated people work hard every day to deliver the perfect handcrafted experience. They use only the best ingredients to create and serve consistently crave-worthy food, like the chef’s choice daily pizza and fresh pasta made from scratch daily. From the warmth that draws you in, to the vibrant energy letting you know you’re in for something special, the North experience invites you to indulge in not just what you taste, but what you feel.

With more than 8,000 square feet of pool, beach and indoor-outdoor space, Hyde Beach offers artful mixology and José Andrés cuisine, all inspired by the flavors and culture of the local community.

The Almalibre Açaí Bar Miami is located near the Perez Art Museum and the Philip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science, in a cool area, close to the sea where you will feel the breeze while you enjoy delicious dishes ranging from the essential Açaí Bowl ( in its various formats) through the Hummus, Wraps. and the so tasty Vegan Burgers.

KC Healthy Cooking strives to give you food that leaves you feeling rejuvenated and ready to take on the day. We believe that eating healthy doesn’t mean having bland, tasteless crumbs. It means expanding your pallet and exposing your taste buds to the world of fresh ingredients, exciting flavors and energizing meals.

At Pilo’s Street Tacos it’s not just about the food, our business is about people. It all stems back to our Aunt Pilo, who has a special way about her that makes everyone feel welcomed.

Drunken Dragon boasts Korean barbecue tables with communal grills for guests to roast an array of intensely-flavored food over an energetic flame, along with an extensive menu of modern family-style dishes made for sharing. Non-traditional plates are influenced from all over Asia – from Thailand, Japan to Vietnam – and are lovingly prepared to satisfy a variety of palates. According to:… Yelp: “Nice atmosphere and great service!” OpenTable: “Very good staff, very good food!” Zagat: “This place is a true hidden gem. Service was exceptional! The food was even better!” Stay tuned at Miami City Social for more information.  

Come enjoy the new Brickell location! Latin Café 2000 combines the best of traditional Latin-American fare, with an exciting, tropical and entertaining environment. The concept is distinct in that it stands alone in this fast-growing segment of the restaurant industry.

Sette is known for their Artisan Pizza and handmade pastas plus a wide array of wine and cocktails, and brunch is a must. Sette Osteria is a destination place for people to eat, meet and greet as well as a place for foodies and diners in the community to come in and enjoy the extensive Italian menus to suit their hunger and thirsts.

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At Kraken Lab we promote genius and inspiration! Here you’ll find innovative, fresh, and tasty creations all in one bowl (or cone, it’s up to you!) This is grab-and-go Japanese fusion cuisine served in our own fresh Kraken-exclusive bowls and cones. A healthy and tasteful option to take wherever you go. According to:… Yelp “Love Kraken and it is now definitely a place I’ll be going to repeatedly.” TripAdvisor “Kraken Lab has a nice location and a good staff” Google Reviews “Love the restaurant location” Stay tuned at Miami City Social for more information.

Step into Caña, where Old Havana meets Miami to offer a dining and nightlife experience like no other. This Miami restaurant is rooted deep in Cuban culture, combining only the freshest regional ingredients to create flavorful Latin-inspired cuisine designed to be enjoyed and shared family-style. According to:… Yelp: “Brickell’s newest gem! Best service I’ve ever had in Miami, everyone super friendly and efficient! Food was so great” OpenTable: “Tasty food, friendly staff. The house private wine brand, Canvas, is an outstanding value.” TripAdvisor: “Service was excellent, they definitely know what the definition of hospitality is.” Stay tuned at Miami City Social for more information.

Here you’ll find the rhythm pouring out of Agaveros and be transported to traditional tables of Mexico where everyone is treated like family. According to:… OpenTable “I came to this place for Miami Spice and the food was great! Will definitely be back when in town!!” Yelp “Great affordable food!” TripAdvisor “Would recommend for Mexican food lovers.” Stay tuned at Miami City Social for more information.

Lost Boy is a rustic lounge converted from a clothing and vinyl store, hence the term “dry goods.” With exposed brick and deer skull ornaments, its retro progressive era style is atypical of downtown Miami. Lost Boy features free to play darts, pool, and board games. This neighborhood bar is straightforward and no-nonsense. Get comfy Monday through Friday from 4-8 p.m. and enjoy Lost Boy’s happy hour: half off menu and wells. According to The New Tropic: “The store opened a few years back specializing in high-end denim and apparel for men and women but converted into a bar just in time for the spread of World Cup fever here in Miami. Stop by for a drink and check out the stylish decor and chill vibe while catching sports action on the multiple TVs around the bar.” According to Time Out: “In Randy Alonso’s eyes, Lost Boy (the bar) should be a mash-up of an English pub, western saloon, and classic salty American sailor bar. Lost Boy has only been open for two months but—we’ve got to say—he and his partner Chris Hudnall kind of nailed it. It might look a tad confusing on paper but after a drink in Lost Boy, a roomy joint filled […]

The team behind Phuc Yea is proud to announce the opening of Madame Phuong Cocktail + Sake Den. Madame Phuong features handcrafted cocktails showcasing a southeast Asian sensibility, sake selection, and local craft beers, as well as late night bites and pho ideal for sopping up the midnight booze.   Ani Meinhold and Cesar Zapata have partnered with nightlife guru, Mykel Stevens, in creating a neo-tiki meets southeast Asian cocktail den sure to set Biscayne Boulevard and the Upper East Side ablaze. The Late Nite Bites menu features a selection of pan-Asian bar snacks with a slight pan-Latin influence stemming from Meinhold’s Puerto Rican upbringing and Zapata’s Colombian heritage. Other dishes are reminiscent of classic Americana bar snacks compelling imbibers to nosh and drink and to continue to nosh and drink. Special Beef Pho will also be available from 11p to 1 am.  According to Facebook Reviews: Reviews are at a perfect score of 5 out of 5. Reviewers are saying… “Great Host! Great vibe! Great drinks and Great, fun events!! Good for groups,” “Great design, cocktails & bites guys! Stylish interior · Excellent service · Friendly bartenders · Outdoor space,” “Sake & Disco!”

Mama Tried, a cozy and affordable throwback in the center of Downtown Miami, is the brainchild of the co-founder of popular spots like Purdy Lounge, Sweet Liberty and Blackbird Ordinary. Along with Dan Binkiewicz and Mauricio Lacayo of The Bend Liquor Lounge, they’ve created a low-key, funky spot in the otherwise 9-to-5 neighborhood. According to YELP: “Great decor, like nothing I’ve ever seen before and friendly bartenders.” “A bigger and full operated bar, cool lighting, live DJ, and spacious spot to hang out. And the name is so catching and just feels like the ‘Locals Bar.’” According to UrbanDaddy: “Partly because of the drinks, partly because of the vibe. Walking in, you’ll feel the ’50s Vegas dive influence. The gold disco lamps. The bright red carpet. The black, gold, dark green and burgundy colors. The “no regrets” mural. All this, you’ll think, embodies a swanky dive bar.” Stay tuned at Miami City Social for more information.

Owner Andrew Gonzales, who recently made Forbes “30 Under 30” list, closed his flagship store on Coral Way to reopen a much larger branch on 8th Street. This new store is cranking out up to 3,000 cookies a day! Night Owl’s novelty cookies, like the Ave Maria Cookie which is complete with a cookie, crumbles guava pieces and cream cheese frosting. Delightfully extravagant, these cookies are a must try! According to Forbes: Night Owl Cookie Company isn’t the first operation to sell food late into the night. Where Gonzalez’s company stands apart from others is in the quality — everything is baked to order — an in creativity. Just one example: the Ave Maria, made from guava cookie dough mixed in with crunchy Maria Cookies and white chocolate chips. According to Yelp reviews: They’re very generous, whoever it is working on these cookies! So yummy, the best one I’ve had was the Ave Maria even though they are busy quite often, that’s how good they are..”

Michelin starred sushi sensation Azabu has opened in Miami Beach with varieties of sake and sushi to pick from. The “hidden” sushi counter is where you will find delicious variations of omakase imported from Japan. Available only at the bar every Sunday through Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m., Azabu has debuted a happy hour. Experience exotic cocktails made with Japanese spirits and sakes paired with small bites. According to Zagat: “This New York offshoot boasts a traditional izakaya menu, a cocktail bar pouring sake and whiskey, and a hidden sushi counter serving traditional omakase. The dimly-lit, intimate space features a minimalist aesthetic.” According to UrbanDaddy: “The first thing you’ll encounter will be the latter’s marble counter and its pyramid of whiskeys and sakes. And cocktails like the Spring in Tokyo with shochu, umeshu and matcha powder. Sip on one of those and point at the whimsical, six-foot bonsai tree.”

Considered one of Miami’s best pastry chefs, Soraya Kilgore opens MadLab Creamery in Miami’s Design District. Have a taste of the “Fancy Tropical” a cone-like no other with passion fruit coconut swirl ice cream, edible gold, maracuya boba, and pina colada candy to name just a few of the toppings. According to the Miami Herald: ”She creates desserts that challenge the palate: a chocolate curd with rooibos tea, cherry marmalade, and black sesame gelato, or a so-called fruit curry, with strawberries and jalapeño.” According to Zagat: ”Walking in, you’ll note the multiple shades of pink, the hand-painted ice cream cones on the floor and the ice cream sculptures on top of the shelves which will lead you to the realization that there’s ice cream here, too. And so many other things, like cookies and chocolate barks. Things from Soraya Kilgore who gave the pastries at Alter their fame.”