Miami — where Jeff Bezos has just announced he will be live full time and now it’s great football Lionel Messi – has added a wave of new hotspot restaurants in recent months. From South Florida satellites of beloved bistros Bouchon and Pastis to the first-ever partnership between hospitality and nightlife moguls David Grutman of Groot Hospitality and Noah Tepperberg, The Hollywood Reporter has brought together some of the best restaurants in the area.
Cork
Courtesy of Deborah Jones
Chef Thomas Keller just opened a Miami outpost of his famous Bouchon Bistrotserving steak fries and country pâté in the historic 1920s La Palma building. 2101 Galiano Street, Coral Gables
Casadonna
The outdoor terrace of Casadonna.
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Casadonna – a coastal Italian-inspired restaurant designed by Ken Fulk – is the first-ever partnership between nightlife and hospitality moguls David Grutman and Noah Tepperberg. 1737 N. Bayshore Drive, Edgewater
Mirabelle
Crudo misto in Mirabella.
Evan Sung
On October 24, the famous Fontainebleau Miami Beach (which will soon launch a sister property in Las Vegas) welcomed Michelin-starred chef Michael White’s new family-style coastal Italian restaurant Mirabelle restaurant. Dishes range from grilled octopus with giant beans to seafood risotto and lobster burrata. 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Pastis
Courtesy of Joshua Perez
Pastis – Keith McNally and Stephen Starr’s beloved brewery in New York’s Meatpacking District – now has a sister restaurant in South Florida, complete with a curved zinc bar, signature red banquettes and a garden outside. 380 Northwest 26th Street, Wynwood
Shingo
Shingo Restaurant
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New omakase restaurant Shingo is located, like Bouchon, inside the historic Coral Gables building in La Palma. Michelin-starred chef Shingo Akikuni’s sushi paradise seats just 14 people and offers an 18-course meal to eat experience showcasing traditional nigiri, seasonal sashimi and yakimono accompanied by premium sake. 112 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables
Eva and the oyster bar
Dishes at Eva Restaurant in Coconut Grove.
Ariete Hotel Group
In Coconut Grove, chef MIchael Beltran opened Eva, a Mediterranean-style bistro serving dips including hummus, tzatziki and spicy feta, whole red snapper and short rib skewers. The restaurant is associated with The oyster bar, a Caribbean-inspired seafood and cocktail spot. 3015 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove
A version of this story first appeared in the November 8 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Click here to subscribe.
