South Beach classic award winning seafood hotspot A Fish Called Avalon has revealed its recent renovation at the iconic art deco Avalon Hotel, primed to spearhead the revitalization of Ocean Drive. A Fish Called Avalon first opened in 1989 in the glory days of Ocean Drive’s Art Deco District, becoming one of the most identifiable properties on the strip, and after thirty-three years in operation has become an icon on the beach.
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Pitbull to Open iLov305 Restaurant and Cocktail Bar in Former Bon Air Hotel on Ocean Drive
Pitbull is bringing a restaurant to Ocean Dirve. The singer has announced that he will launch a new concept, iLov305, in the former Bon Air Hotel at 1600 Ocean Drive. iLov305 will be a restaurant and cocktail lounge with daiquiri bar.
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Featured Listing: Oceanfront Penthouse at Michael Graves' 1500 Ocean Lists for $19.5 Million
The penthouse atop the Michael Graves designed 1500 Ocean Drive in South Beach has listed for $19.5 million. The unit is spread over 8,400 SF with an additional 7,000 SF of outdoor space. The home features 5 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, 2 half-baths, a main living room, family room, double walk-in glass wine cellars, movie theater, Savant smart home technology, gourmet kitchen, and rooftop terrace with a pool that is currently being redesigned. 1500 Ocean Drive, T1 is currently listed for $19.5 million with Eloy Carmenate and Mick Duchon of Douglas Elliman.
Featured Listing: 125 Ocean Drive #U-0301
Ocean House has a new listing that is sure to make you drool. Located at 125 Ocean Drive, Unit #U-0301 features 4 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 half-bath over 4,344 SF. The unit also features custom Artefacto design, private elevator entry, chef's kitchen with Wolf, SubZero and Miele appliances, 2 parking spaces, wine bar and a luxurious master suite with Poliform custom closets and finely finished bathrooms. Ocean House is a high-end, boutique condo building with only 28 units, white glove concierge service, oceanfront pool and beach with full service staff, gym, spa, salon, snooker, wine room with humidor and library. Walking distance to the famous South-of-Fifth neighborhood including Prime 112, Prime Fish, Prime Italian, Joe's Stone Crab, Il Mulino, etc. Currently listed with Dora Puig of Luxe Living Realty for $12.5 Million.
Forte Dei Marmi | Photo via Karen Fuchs
Antonio Mellino's Forte Dei Marmi Opens on Miami Beach
Miami Beach has yet another upscale Italian restaurant on Ocean Drive as Two Michelin Star chef Antonio Mellino has opened Forte Dei Marmi at 150 Ocean Drive. The concept has transformed the 1938 Mediterranean-revival building into a Tuscan seaside inspired abode with renovations headed-up by Miami star-architect Chad Oppenheim of Oppenheim Architecture + Design and interiors by Henry Timi and landscaping by Enzo Enea. The second floor of the building with be an Arts Club and Lounge.
